Archive for September, 2011

Puerto Vallarta Pan American Torch Relay Route Announced

Friday, September 30th, 2011

September 26, 2011 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – With around 300 bicyclists of the Bay of Banderas and Puerto Vallarta, on Sunday, September 25, 2011, a test was conducted to ensure the safety of the official tour route of the Pan American Torch. On October 7th, the torch will be carried by 104 runners from both [...]

Puerto Vallarta Unveils Extensive Makeover of Historic District

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

September 28, 2011 11:27 PM Vallarta’s Historic District is having a Renaissance. That old town has gone through an urban renewal program for the last six years. The pinnacle of the town’s renewal is a total regenerated coastal line that combines functions of authentic local spirit for living, retail, leisure and tourism. A joint venture [...]

Readers speak out on Mexico safety

Sunday, September 18th, 2011

By: Carol Pucci  Seattle Times staff columnist. You’re thinking of taking a vacation in Mexico, but you’re concerned about reports of violence. Who do you trust to tell you whether it’s safe to go? Tourism promoters with a stake in filling resorts and restaurants? The U.S. government, which hasn’t updated its travel warning info at [...]

Hilton Opens First Property in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

Hilton Worldwide will be joining together with Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe to open the first Hilton property in Puerto Vallarta in Mexico. It is due to open in the second quarter of 2012 and will be called Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort. The company are currently working hard on getting a lot of new properties in [...]