Casa Karma in Puerto Vallarta is a Lovely Villa Built on the Cliffs Above Conchas Chinas Beach
Book a Suite Overlooking The Pacific Ocean With Your Own Cooking Staff at Casa Karma
Plan Your Next Event at Casa Karma’s Labyrinth Beside the Bahia de Banderas
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Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Barry Kessler, and I am just so happy to be introducing you to my favorite vacation destination, and maybe even yours, Puerto Vallarta Mexico.
That music you were just listening to is performed by Alberto Perez, the owner of the La Palapa Group of Restaurants. Those are La Palapa, Puerto Vallarta’s Oldest Restaurant on the famous Los Muertos Beach, and The El Dorado Restaurant and Beach Club right next door so you can enjoy that fantastic view of the Los Muertos Pier all lit up at night in beautiful colors, or during the day in its grand splendor for breakfast, lunch or dinner, seated with our toes in the sand right at the water’s edge. It’s so romantic, it’s so, Puerto Vallarta my friends.
This week we are going to the Conchas Chinas neighborhood of Puerto Vallarta, Seaside to a lovely property called Casa Karma. Casa Karma is a private Villa where you can reserve a suite with an ocean view, or hold an event in a magical place. You will meet the owner of Casa Karma Georgia Darehshori, a lovely lady who will tell you all about the Villa. We have emails, Vallarta news and more so let’s see what’s happening this week, the 1st of March, 2022.
Work Continues at Tile Park
Volunteers are busy over at Parque de los Azulejos, better known as Tile Park PV. It looks like they have been hard at work almost every day, and I do believe, that if you have attended one of Nat’s Moraga’s workshops over the years, they would like your help. They still need money and I do believe they have a booth at the Saturday market, but if you want to help, I have a link to the Facebook page and their website so send them a message, or if you are in town, look for someone who looks important who’s tiling and ask them how you can get involved.
Website for Parque de Los Azulejos
Facebook Page for Parque de Los Azulejos
And speaking of tile park, I had an opportunity to talk with Gabino Sandoval Barrera, the
pull-tab purse maker. A very nice man and friend. Let’s see what’s happening Hola Gabino!!!
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Thank you Gabino…remember to bring him your soda and beer can pop tops. Just collect them in a baggie and don’t forget like I did, to bring them with you. I have pictures of some of Gabino’s new styles. The different colors are pretty wild. Look for Gabino on the Malecon or at one of the Markets around the bay that he just told us about.
Contact Information For Gabino’s Pull-Tab Eco Purses
The Winner of The So You Think You Can Rise Talent Contest
Last weekend the finals for the the So You Think You Can Rise Talent Contest took place and we have the winners for you, third place went to a band called Eyes on Earth, second place went to a singer by the name of Enoche, and first place went a dance group named Fusion 91. It was a lovely evening at Teatro Vallarta. Those who attended had a real treat and you can see some of it yourself if you go to the RISE Facebook page. I have a link to that in the shownotes. Lisa and Billy did an awesome job putting this huge event together. 4 Months of planning and execution and they say they will have another next year. How about that. They raised lots of money for the kids at RISE and showcased the talent out there in Puerto Vallarta. 10,000 pesos was the prize…so $500 US. Great job Billy and Lisa. You both are ser humanos incredible…incredible human beings.
https://www.facebook.com/risepv
Mexican Wine Festival at Puerto Magico
Coming up in a few weeks at Puerto Magico there will be a wine festival. It’s called Vinomo Fest. This is an exhibition of Mexican Wineries who will pair their wines with some of the tastiest food in Vallarta.
Saturday and Sunday the 19th and 20th of March from 3 in the afternoon till 10 in the evening. Admission is free. Live entertainment as well as shopping….right?
For more information go to vinomafest.com. Ill have a link in the shownotes…sounds like fun.
Water Shortage in Puerto Vallarta
A couple of weeks back we had Bob Price from The Vallarta Botanical Garden on the show and he reminded us about something that I want to remind you all about, and that is Vallarta is suffering from a water shortage. Even though rainy season is still 4 months off, The Puerto Vallarta area is in water rationing mode. Part of the reason is the unbridled growth. Condos popping up left and right, right? Water management is another major problem. The city hired an Israeli firm to assess the situation and these people said the city looses 2 months’ worth of water a year in leakage alone. Old, leaky pipes are responsible for the loss of two whole months of fresh water. It’s hard to believe. Water storage is another issue as well as corruption cited by the new mayor of Vallarta Professor Michel. Muchas problemas and the saddest part of it is the poor in the outlying colonias get restrictions and rationing before the more lucky and privileged in the tourist areas is you know what I mean.
So I’m asking you to be conscious of your water usage while in paradise. Think about taking a Navy shower like my dad taught me when I was a kid. My dad was in the army, but he was in charge of a boat during the Korean War…go figure.
What is a Navy style shower?
A Navy shower (also known as a “combat shower”, “military shower”, “sea shower”, “staggered shower”, or “G.I. bath”) is a method of showering that allows for significant conservation of water and energy by turning off the flow of water in the middle portion of the shower while lathering.
And I actually have a video embedded of some dude taking a Navy shower in the shownotes. It’s pretty cute.
So think about shortening up on the shower. It’s pretty easy to do the Navy shower in Vallarta because it’s usually pretty warm and you don’t necessarily need the steady stream of warm water on your back. I understand the tendency to overuse water when visiting a hotel or resort. You figure hey, I’m paying good money for the water and I’m going to use it. So, try to resist the urge.
And speaking of the urge and wine, you may want to keep the adage in mind and take it to heart if you are staying alone or among friends. If you got to pee, you don’t have to flush between every use, right? You know…if it’s yellow it’s mellow and if it’s brown flush it down? Okay…Just another water saving tip. We all need to be conscious and deliberate about water. It’s a precious resource.
Jalisco Relaxes Restrictions But Still Holds Vax Pass
Governor Enrique Alfaro Ramirez announced the loosening of his most recent covid restrictions, namely the limit of the number of diners in restaurants, lodgers in hotels, audiences in clubs and theaters, but for now. The Vax Pass is still in effect and that includes the barring of entrance to bars, nightclubs and theaters to non-vaccinated individuals. So for now, the unvaccinated are not allowed unless they have a negative covid test within 48 hours of your visit because….science.
But there is pushback from the businesses that are being affected…From Puerto Vallarta Reporter Online…..
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And we’ll see what happens, of course we will be following this story…and I do have a link to that article from the Vallarta Reporter in the shownotes, however, stories in the Vallarta Reporter online are hidden behind a paywall so if you don’t have a paid subscription, you can’t read it, but you can listen to it. The wonders of podcasts…
Rio Horcones Music Festival
The second LOS HORCONES MUSIC FESTIVAL is scheduled for Sat., March 26, 2022, from 12-6 pm at Los Veranos Canopy Tour. This inspirational community event will build awareness for and educate about the Los Horcones River, one of the most beautiful and important freshwater tributaries to Puerto Vallarta’s Banderas Bay. Event organizers are working hard to prepare an incredible lineup of entertainers for a fun-filled afternoon of great tunes in a lovely natural setting. Those wishing to perform at the event or help as a volunteer or sponsor are encouraged to please contact Horcones Rio by direct message or email info@horcones.org.
I was at the first edition a couple of years ago at Chico’s Paradise, and it was a blast. Of course this year it will be held at Los Veranos Canopy Tour. I have a map in the shownotes and bve ready for a great day riverside with great music. Make sure to bring a few extra pesos with you to donate to help preserve the Rio Horcones, the lifeblood of that whole area including Boca de Tomatlan. I have links in the shownotes. Entry is free by the way…Just in case I forgot to tell you earlier.
Listener Email
Here’s a listener email from Allen…Allen writes…
Hola Barry,
Just wanted to say “gracias” again for all the wonderful work you do.
It is because of you I learned about El Tuito and Bonnie’s place at Rancho Primavera. I was able to stay there for four nights and really enjoyed my time there (except for the 80 or so noseeum bites I left with…).
Also, I was able to enjoy a few days at Hotel Mayto. What a peaceful place!
I love the live music in PV, and I’ve enjoyed the musicians you’ve interviewed and shared on your podcast.
Two of my favorite bands in PV are the all female band “Las Mambas”, and another band called “Bobbie and the Others”. If you haven’t had the chance to see them, I highly recommend checking them out. Seems like these two bands would be a fun interview.
Thanks again for building this community, and sharing all the insights and keeping us connected to the PV.
I appreciate you,
Allen
Well Allen, thank you for that email. And sorry to hear about the 80 no-see-ums. Dude. How did you survive that? How did you even sleep? Okay, well, let that be a lesson and a warning to you to properly protect and cover your vulnerable body parts while in El Tuito.
I really do love El Tuito and Mayto and the Hotel Mayto. I think about them almost every day believe it or not.
I love the Momba all girl band and I interviewed them a couple of years back but like 2 weeks after I recorded the interview, the lead singer left the band. Then some time later there was another change so I never got a chance to post the episode. They were fun by the way Allen. I heard Bobbi and The Others at El Rio BBQ my last trip down and I really liked her. Country music mostly.
Again, thanks for the email.
Okay, let’s get to our guest shall we?
Casa Karma Private Villa and Event Space in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Contact Information For Casa Karma Private Villa & Event Space, Puerto Vallarta
- Website Casa Karma: http://www.casakarmapv.com/
- Facebook Casa Karma: https://www.facebook.com/VillaCasaKarma/
- Email Casa Karma: info@casakarmapv.com
- Phone Number Casa Karma: +52 322 291 2766
- Address for Casa Karma: Carreterra a Barra de Navidad 1247, Conchas Chinas, 48399 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco Mexico
If you have been following the podcast you know I’ve been interviewing some of the generous people who sponsored the talent show for the benefit of RISE, we talked about the finals at Teatro Vallarta earlier. One of the sponsors I was thrilled to find out was Georgia Darehshori of Casa Karma. I’d been trying to have a conversation with Georgia for about a year now, My friend Polly was working on it as was my other dear friend Marcia Blondin, but you will hear in the interview, Georgia had her hands full at the time, but I was so pleased that Lisa and Billy helped me set up the interview.
Casa Karma is an incredible property. Located just south of the Romantic Zone in an area known as Conchas Chinas. It’s a lovely area, with rocky little mini beaches along the coast line. Casa Karma is built into the hillside with a stunning view of the Bahia de Banderas
overlooking one of these rocky beaches. To get there you head south along caraterra 200 a couple of Kilometers to well, the landmark would be the Lindo Mar Condos. If you have ever eaten at the restaurant at the Lindo Mar, La Playita, the little beach, or stayed at the
Lindo Mar, then you know what kind of view they have at Casa Karma because it’s right next door. So let’s head up or actually down the Caraterra 200 to #2147 in Colonia Conchas Chinas, and let’s have a conversation with a lovely lady who loves this town with
all her heart. Kinda like you and me. But maybe in a grander way. Let’s hear from Georgia about a fabulous property with a special energy, a magical place for guests who come to stay a few nights, or those who come for special occasions and events. Suspended above the rocky beach overlooking the grand Bahia de Banderas, let’s meet Georgia Darehshori, the owner of the lovey Casa Karma, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
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Thank you so much Georgia. What a lovely lady and what an incredible property.
Georgia’s Favorite Breakfast Places in Vallarta
Georgia’s Favorite Lunch Spot in Puerto Vallarta
Georgia’s Favorite Dinner Places in Vallarta
- Bravos Puerto Vallarta
- Barrio Bistro Puerto Vallarta
- Cafe des Artistes Puerto Vallarta
- Tintoque Puerto Vallarta
Favorite Day Off
Favorite 3 day getaway
Now Georgia talked about events that were upcoming but now have passed. One was the Lightworkers Gathering, and if you want to know more about that, my buddy Marcia
Blondin attended the three-day event and she wrote about it in her column “From Here” in the PV Mirror, and she describes her experience only the way Marcia can write, which is poetry, and I have a link to that article in the shownotes. It’s on page nine of the Mirror and that’s the February-March 2022 #692 issue of the Mirror. And I have a link to that issue in the shownotes.
Lightworkers Gathering Contact Information
I have links and pictures in the shownotes about Casa Karma and how you can book a room for your next stay in paradise, or maybe you have a special event coming up. Keep this lovely space at Casa Karma in Conchas Chinas, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, in mind.
Contact Information For Casa Karma Private Villa & Event Space, Puerto Vallarta
- Website Casa Karma: http://www.casakarmapv.com/
- Facebook Casa Karma: https://www.facebook.com/VillaCasaKarma/
- Email Casa Karma: info@casakarmapv.com
- Phone Number Casa Karma: +52 322 291 2766
- Address for Casa Karma: Carreterra a Barra de Navidad 1247, Conchas Chinas, 48399 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco Mexico
Okay, that should do it for today…Next week Stay tuned for more on the ground reports from Puerto Vallarta Mexico, with travel tips, great restaurant and excursion ideas and more. Until then, remember, this is an interactive show where I depend on your
questions and suggestions about all things Puerto Vallarta. If you think of something I should be talking about, please reach out to me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending us your message.
And remember, if you are considering booking any type of tour while you are in Puerto Vallarta, you must go to Vallartainfo.com, JR’s website and reserve your tour through him, right from his website. Remember the value for value proposition. His experience
and on the ground knowledge of everything Puerto Vallarta in exchange for your making a purchase of a tour that you would do anyway, you’re just doing it through him as a way of saying thank you. It costs no more than if you were to use someone else so do it. Really.
And when you do take one of these tours, email me about your experiences. Maybe you can come on-board and share with others what you liked or didn’t like about the tour. Again, contact me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending off a message. Don’t forget his maps, his DIY tours and his revitalized Happy Hour Board. I have links to all of those in the show notes.
And once again, if you like this podcast, please take the time and subscribe and give me a good review on iTunes if you would. That way we can get the word out to more and more people about the magic of this place. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Remember I made it easy for you to do just that with each episode I create. But if you haven’t been to my website, you really need to have a look there. I have the links to the places we talk about, interesting pictures and the more all right there in my blog-posts and show-notes for each episode of the show so check them out for sure if you haven’t already all-right? All right.
Thank you so much to Gabino the pull-tab purse maker. Don’t forget his pull-tabs before you head down to paradise and don’t forget to visit with him to buy something unique. And thank you so much to Georgia Darehshori from Casa Karma Private Villa and Event Space with that stunning backdrop of Conchas Chinas Beach in Puerto Vallarta. Thank you Georgia for all you do for the people of Puerto Vallarta. You are truly a treasure amiga. Check out Casa Karma the next time you are looking for a different place to stay in Puerto Vallarta. Georgia’s staff will pamper you. You won’t want to leave. It’s so beautiful and comfortable there.
And thanks to all of you for listening all the way through this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. This is Barry Kessler signing off with a wish for you all to slow down, be kind and live the Vallarta lifestyle. Nos Vemos amigos.
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