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 If you have never been to the Zoo in Puerto Vallarta you should really give it a try. You can take the local buss there and make a day if it. They really do have some exotic animals there and you can get up close and personal with them. Take a look at this video to get a preview of what you will see at the Puerto Vallarta Zoo.

Take a visit to a Puerto Vallarta Tianguis and experience the sights, sounds and merchandise that is sold and has remained the same way for centuries. Listen to the native locals bartering in the Spanish language. Prices are low and bargains are to be had. See the magnificent sights and experience the surroundings that closely resemble those of a time gone by. So just what is a Tanguis?

A Tianguis is an open air market or bazaar and the word Tianguish derives from the Nahuatl word “”tianquiztli” which means day market or harvest. The correct pronunciation is  “tee-an-geese” and the term “día de tianguis” literally means “market day.” Not only does the name have history but the whole Tianguish tradition stretches way back to the pre-Hispanic era. In fact before the Spanish conquest during in the 1500’s, it was the most important part of the commerce throughout Mexico and much of the style and tradition remains unchanged today and is still a strong feature in Puerto Vallarta  and is instilled in the Mexican culture overall. Tianguis is also known as Mercado, street market or open-air market.

A Tianguis can vary in size and they can range from a few hundred sellers/vendors to several thousands at the larger inner city ones. That is what makes visiting a Tianguis such a wonderful and exciting experience. Puerto Vallarta holds some of the finest Tianguis and there is a whole wide variety of things that can be bought and sold. Many are now specialized and depending on the area can depend on the type of goods sold and some Tianguis may sell just one type of merchandise, such as in Taxco, were every Saturday, a large silver Tianguis is held, selling just silver jewelery. Or a more rural Tianguis may sell raw merchandise such as livestock, beans, grain and agricultural tools. Tianguis is extremely popular throughout Mexico in both rural and urban areas. Many Modern goods can also be purchased at a particular Tianguis, such as dvd’s, cd’s, vehicles, electrical goods and current clothing and accessories such as jeans, t-shirts, handbags and belts etc. You can purchase some of the areas finest produce at a Puerto Vallarta Tianguis, with an assortment of fruit, grain and other locally grown produce.

Whatever you may want to buy, you will probably find at a Tianguis somewhere in Puerto Vallarta and even if you don’t want to purchase anything at all, the experience alone is something that should be treasured and can not be found or replicated anywhere else other than Puerto Vallarta Mexico.

Written by Jeff Musto.

I have always liked Mariachi music and now it is finally being recognized by UNESCO.

Read the complete story here: http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/entertainment/2012/09/03/mexico-mariachi-music-recognized-unesco/

This is an interesting video. Up until a few days ago I have never heard or seen this beach in the Marietta islands near Puerto Vallarta In the last few days it has popped up over 20 times on different blogs, I even saw one from Japan

It seems this beach is a natural phenomenon and the conditions have to be just right for it to be used. The tide, moon and winds have to be just right and then you have a beautiful secluded beach.

Two great courses to play on when you visit Puerto Vallarta, Marina Vallarta and Vista Vallarta there are many more but these two might be the best in Puerto Vallarta. Read more here:

http://www.islandhideaways.com/puerto-vallarta/guide/golf/

This s great news if you are from the Grande Prairie area of Canada. We all know how important is is to get out of the cold in the winter time and head someplace warm like Puerto Vallarta. Read the complete story below.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/sunwing-launches-flights-from-grande-prairie-to-puerto-vallarta-in-20122013-toronto-2012-08-30

Sitting there right in the middle of the hotel zone is a great little spot for drinks and fun in the sun. Known to the locals as “Playa del Holi” (it is close to the Holiday Inn) There is a local beach bar and in the high season there are concerts and sporting activities held here.

It is a nice getaway if you are staying at one of the big hotels and want to see the real Mexico. It is a very laid back spot in the middle of a busy section of the beach.

This is a perfect spot to get away from the hustle and bustle of your all inclusive hotel and kick back and relax and strike up a conversation with one of the locals.

Playa del Holi is a great spot to just sit back have a drink and try some beach food.

The entrance is just north of the Holiday Inn & Grand Venetian, there is free parking and public rest rooms.

Can you say Tattoo? Why not get a tattoo next time you are in Puerto Vallarta Take a look at this video so you will know what it is like.

This story says it all, does the media really know what it is talking about, are you really safe in Mexico? This article is written by: Terry Denton is co-owner of Travel Leaders / Main Street Travel of Fort Worth, Texas

http://travelbyterry.wordpress.com/2012/07/23/mexico-maligned

This video is put out by the Puerto Vallarta tourism board, nice video but the quality is not the best. I really enjoyed watching it.