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Fonatur have recently released plans of five new urban projects that are aimed at boosting the competitiveness and attractiveness of (downtown) Puerto Vallarta and boosting the tourist economy to its maximum potential. Fonatur are a Federal body which specialize in identifying tourism opportunities across the country and defining strategies and actions that focus on sustainability whatever the investment whether large or small.

Puerto Vallarta is at the moment one of the top three tourist destinations in Mexico and the five new projects, integrated with the overall development program for Downtown Vallarta is long overdue and very much welcomed.  When complete it is expected to make Puerto Vallarta one of the top five most visited destinations in the world according to Adalberto Fügeman the deputy director of Fonatur.

An estimated 300 million pesos are being spent on the proposed five urban projects and all sectors of the tourism trade have been considered including hotel and business owners and the whole transport industry. The proposed urban projects focus on five different areas of tourism and aim to fulfil the expectations of making Puerto Vallarta a top five tourist Destination.

The five areas that will be covered include sport and leisure, public spaces and recreation, market/sea market, museums and the pensioner’s residential district.

1. The Metrocom: located close to the Sheraton hotel is a large metropolitan complex for sport, leisure and culture. The investment is estimated at around 230 million pesos and the plans include a whole new sports stadium, regional aquarium, Sculpture Park and a beach club with a pedestrian bridge.
2. Sculpture Park and Lazaro Cardenas Amphitheatre: will see an investment of around 34 million pesos used to recover many public spaces for cultural activities.
3. Sea Square: proposed plans will see a estimated 26 million pesos invested to create and develop a new sea market at the Hidalgo Park to help promote and boost the sales of fresh products from the sea.  
4. Cuale Island Natural/Archaeological Museum: it will have a proposed investment of around 16 million pesos to use for the recovery of green areas and an open air museum and the
5. Pensioners Residential District:  will use an estimated investment of 112 million pesos on the urban redesigning project which includes building a brand new Hospital, a new Spa and the renewal of green areas.

The Tourism Development Program of Puerto Vallarta Historic Centre are part of Puerto Vallarta’s downtown’s larger  ongoing revitalization project that have already seen many changes to iconic sites such as Muertos Pier and the Malecon to name a few.  The vision is to build an iconic tourist destination that will improve and boost the branding, competitiveness and attractiveness of the destination.

Come to Puerto Vallarta it is a Traditional Mexican city, yes it is a tourist town but it still has the old Mexico charm. Take a look at this video to get a glimpse of Puerto Vallarta and I hope to see you there.

Here is the latest safety report on Puerto Vallarta. If it is safe enough for Kim Kardashian and Kanye West it is safe enough for me. Take a look at this latest video and see what you think.

Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful place full of lush scenery, amazing resorts and exotic foods, but one of the best things to do in Puerto Vallarta is to shop to your hearts content. Find little known artifacts that are both rare and extremely unique in many of the local stores and in the marketplaces. In terms of home goods, Puerto Vallarta has a wide assortment of wonderful gems that are simply beautiful.

Many of the home goods found in Puerto Vallarta are handmade and made of high quality materials. Find gorgeous glassware in vibrant colors. There is also intricate carved wood in many of the local stores as well as moldings. You can also find wonderful stone materials in a variety of colors and textures for a great price in Puerto Vallarta that can be used for countertops and flooring. In many of the stores in Puerto Vallarta, some of the other great items perfect for the home include pretty linens in luxurious fabrication along with table runners and woven napkins.

Clothing is also a very popular item to purchase in Puerto Vallarta. Cotton is a mainstay in the area and there is fashionable loose-flowing clothing for sale everywhere. And, shoes are still another item that is a wonderful find in Puerto Vallarta, espadrilles and sandals being the best choice, since they are abundant in the area and usually handmade.

But, one of the best items to purchase in Puerto Vallarta is the sweet delicacies that are signature to Puerto Vallarta. There are numerous uniquely delicious foods ranging from cooked guava to burnt coconut to tasty candies dipped in chili powder. There are also many candied peanuts and nuts for sale, and they are amazingly scrumptious.

Overall, Puerto Vallarta is a wonderful place to behold and a great place to shop. Find the most unique items creatively crafted by the locals themselves. The items are exclusive to Puerto Vallarta, so you will always be able to unearth a special find to purchase, take home and wow your friends and family.

Here is a interesting read on the Migration of the Monarch Butterflies in Mexico, these are really interesting creatures.

www.journeymexico.com/blog/the-monarch-butterfly-migration-amazing-nature-travel-to-mexico

World class beaches in Puerto Vallarta and lots of them. Several different beaches to pick from read about most of them here: www.threebestbeaches.com/northamerica/mexico/puerto-vallarta/puerto-vallarta-beaches.html

This seems to be a hot story with the locals in Puerto Vallarta. The city has promised this would be done last year so no one is holding there breath. You can read more about this here at the Banderas News www.banderasnews.com/1209/nb-vallarta-los-muertos-pier-opens-december.htm

If you are vacationing in Puerto Vallarta, you must visit the Puerto Vallarta zoo. No matter what zoo you have earlier visited, a visit to the Vallarta zoo will be a special experience for you and your family, as the zoo has more than hundred species of animals and birds within a five acres area of lavish and wide open forest. This is an educational park with a mission to teach and enlighten people and help the modern world to live in harmony with the Mother Nature. While, the main aim of the zoo is to preserve and offer the Earth’s vanishing species a safe home to grow and increase in number.

The zoo is actually a sanctuary, where every animal is free to roam and live in safety. So, hang up your fancy shoes, put on your shorts, grab a bottle of water and set out to see the zoo and enjoy a unique experience with exotic animals in a natural setting.

Throughout your stroll in the zoo, you will notice several native species: the Black Agouti, Coyote, Jaguar, Scarlet Macaws, Raccoon, Ferret, and the Tepezcuintle. Moreover, the zoo also gives shelter to some of the amazing foreign animals who are on the edge of extinction such as the Sitka Deer, Bengal Tigers African Lion, White Tigers, Black Howler Squirrel, and the Black Bear.

Located in Mismaloya, Zoologico de Vallarta encloses five acres of lush forest in the foot hills of the mountains. This natural tropical atmosphere provides the right setting for the zoo’s inhabitants. Feel the magic of the beautiful nature and see all the native animals and several exotic animals from throughout the word at El Zoologico de Puerto Vallarta. Admire the majestic white tigers and charm of elegant flamingos, feel the tenderness of the Macao and play with the notorious Squirrel Monkey. Fancy the wildness of the fearsome Lions and Jaguars and discover enigmatic Black Panthers.

The Zoological garden also includes a restaurant which serves many Mexican dishes and snacks for your enjoyment. The biggest specialty of the restaurant is the bird show, arranged every weekend, starting from 10:00am; within which one can get photographed with the birds with your family or sometime may choose the Boa Constrictors. Also in special seasons there are special arrangements for everyone to see the new-born members of the zoo. This is a phenomenal event, where one can cuddle and play with these cuties and become their Godfather by depositing money to the Zoo authority in the name of the that particular baby.

They also give special tour packages designed to cater to your particular interests. In the near future, the Zoological garden will feature rental cabins, amusement park, train and a Water Park with the hope that it will become one of the Latin America’s most recognized recreational parks.

The imagination and the love of the owner and the employees towards the animals are mirrored in the splendor of Zoologico de Vallarta and in the welfare of the animals. This recreational park isn’t solely providing a secure place for animals in peril of extinction, however conjointly offers Puerto Vallarta a further attraction that no tourist or resident ought not to miss.

Have you ever thought of chartering your own private to go on vacation to Puerto Vallarta? Well it can be done and it is done every day, see all the derails here: www.desertjet.com/puerto-vallarta-mexico

Forbes magazine says it all in this article “Travel to Mexico’s Riviera Maya is Safe and Worth Every Penny” They are speaking of the Maroma Resort and Spa in Mexico’s Riviera Maya. It is nothing less than top notch Hotel, spa and just a great place to relax. You can read the full article here: www.forbes.com/sites/traceygreenstein/2012/09/11/travel-to-mexicos-riviera-maya-is-safe-and-worth-every-penny