{"id":12425,"date":"2024-11-16T08:16:07","date_gmt":"2024-11-16T08:16:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/?p=12425"},"modified":"2026-01-18T19:55:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T19:55:35","slug":"vallarta-cares-an-important-charity-organization-in-puerto-vallarta-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/16\/vallarta-cares-an-important-charity-organization-in-puerto-vallarta-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"Vallarta Cares an Important Charity Organization in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Vallarta Cares is an Organization Feeding the Hungry and More in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico<\/h1>\n<h2>Formerly Vallarta Food Bank, Vallarta Cares Also Provides Basic Medical and Dental Services, Clean Water, English Classes and More to Qualifying Families and Individuals in Puerto Vallarta<\/h2>\n<h3>Vallarta Cares Supports Local Vallarta and Cabo Corrientes Emergency Agencies With Tools to Save Lives<\/h3>\n<h3>Listen to The Podcast<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none;\" title=\"Libsyn Player\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/33952912\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/backward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/87A93A\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Hello fellow travelers, welcome to 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, in fact my new home, and maybe even yours too and that\u2019s Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2003\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2003\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2003\" src=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/la-palapa-02-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/la-palapa-02-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/la-palapa-02-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/la-palapa-02-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/la-palapa-02-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/la-palapa-02.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2003\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Palapa, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>That music you were just listening to is performed by Alberto Perez, the owner of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lapalapapv.com\/home\">La Palapa Group of Restaurants<\/a><\/strong>. Those are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lapalapapv.com\/home\"><strong>La Palapa<\/strong><\/a>, Puerto Vallarta\u2019s Oldest Restaurant on the famous Los Muertos Beach, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eldoradopvr.com\/\">The El Dorado Restaurant and Beach Club <\/a><\/strong>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<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/puerto-vallarta-travel-show-podcast\/id1191111653?mt=2\" data-slimstat=\"5\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Subscribe With Your iPhone or iPad to Apple Podcasts<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/index.php\/how-to-listen\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">How To Listen on Your Android Device<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"http:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/index.php\/contact-us\/\">Send Barry an Email<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1999\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1999\" style=\"width: 744px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1999\" src=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/El-Dorado1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"744\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/El-Dorado1.jpg 744w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/El-Dorado1-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/El-Dorado1-421x300.jpg 421w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1999\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Dorado, Puerto Vallarta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>the day in its grand splendor for breakfast, lunch or dinner, seated with your toes in the sand right at the water\u2019s edge. It\u2019s so romantic, it\u2019s so, Puerto Vallarta my friends.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-12427\" src=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Copy-of-The-Puerto-Vallarta-Travel-Show-Album-Cover-Album-Cover-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Copy-of-The-Puerto-Vallarta-Travel-Show-Album-Cover-Album-Cover-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Copy-of-The-Puerto-Vallarta-Travel-Show-Album-Cover-Album-Cover-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Copy-of-The-Puerto-Vallarta-Travel-Show-Album-Cover-Album-Cover-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Copy-of-The-Puerto-Vallarta-Travel-Show-Album-Cover-Album-Cover-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Copy-of-The-Puerto-Vallarta-Travel-Show-Album-Cover-Album-Cover.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This week , we visit with friends of the show, and of Puerto Vallarta, a familiar couple, Jimmy Plouff and Frankie Victoria. You know them best from Vallarta Food Bank, but the Foodbank has a new name, it\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/vallartacares.org\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGlGERleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZ4PIdewYZqvXS5KJvRGVVQ0TU-kpbSNVeDg5JPBWDB928WDawnshmmP7A_aem_tbhHUnE0KnjBoy_AYXcEEw\"><strong>Vallarta Cares<\/strong><\/a>. They\u2019ll explain the reason for the name change, and also fill us in on the amazing things they are doing for Pata Saladas in need.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12431\" src=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/432995548_742457354687622_3553665394491762444_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"544\" height=\"579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/432995548_742457354687622_3553665394491762444_n.jpg 544w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/432995548_742457354687622_3553665394491762444_n-282x300.jpg 282w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 544px) 100vw, 544px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Contact Information for Vallarta Cares<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Address: Rio Lerma 468, L\u00f3pez Mateos Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 48340, M\u00e9xico<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/vallartacares.org\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGiayRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZ1c3DJ6nCbTa-tC_F7eUhimX54J8DmJIZqWx1SLgJIZqvKsV_2KKmavmw_aem_4oTd0AStD31TW7wLKG0ziA\">VallartaCares.org\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Donate:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/vallartacares.org\/donations\">https:\/\/vallartacares.org\/donations<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>How to Help: <a href=\"https:\/\/vallartacares.org\/more-ways-of-helping\">https:\/\/vallartacares.org\/more-ways-of-helping<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vallartacares.mychange.com\/\">https:\/\/vallartacares.mychange.com\/<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Map:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1731562975903!6m8!1m7!1sl5Sei2kr2rhgO_2ShGMldg!2m2!1d20.62519125702233!2d-105.2200327357717!3f236.3519!4f0!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Speaking of repeat guests and friends of the show we\u2019ll have Edgar Rivas telling us about The Brewmaster&#8217;s Festival coming up this weekend Today and tomorrow, November 16<sup>th<\/sup> and 17<sup>th<\/sup> at Parque Hidalgo. He\u2019ll be talking craft brews and beers. Food, music and special local cocktails. Edgar is always a lot of fun to talk with.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12435\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12435\" style=\"width: 866px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-12435\" src=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/465718608_1104354408362842_6174860892318856434_n-866x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"866\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/465718608_1104354408362842_6174860892318856434_n-866x1024.jpg 866w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/465718608_1104354408362842_6174860892318856434_n-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/465718608_1104354408362842_6174860892318856434_n-768x908.jpg 768w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/465718608_1104354408362842_6174860892318856434_n-1299x1536.jpg 1299w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/465718608_1104354408362842_6174860892318856434_n.jpg 1353w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 866px) 100vw, 866px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12435\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brewmasters Festival Puerto Vallarta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Contact Information For the 7th Edition of The Brewmasters Festival in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Facebook Page:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/festivalbrewmasterspv\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/festivalbrewmasterspv<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We have lots of Vallarta news and more, so let\u2019s see what\u2019s happening this week in Puerto Vallarta, the 16<sup>th<\/sup> of November 2024.<\/p>\n<h3>Our Airbnb Overlooking The Romantic Zone<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12337\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12337\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12337\" src=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20241008_090102.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20241008_090102.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20241008_090102-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20241008_090102-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20241008_090102-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12337\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Barry&#8217;s Studio in Gringo Gulch, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Once again, I\u2019m coming to you from the balcony of an Airbnb overlooking the Zona Romantica with views of the ocean and jungle. Random firework shows every night. I\u2019ve seen 5 already this evening. We are above<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casakimberly.com\/the-iguana-restaurant-tequila-bar\/\"> Casa Kimberly and The Iguana Restaurant<\/a>.<\/strong> And we can hear the mariachis playing for the diners every night. It\u2019s really lovely. It\u2019s like an added bonus. You may hear some noises like dogs barking or street traffic, but so far, I\u2019ve been able to filter out the background noise. Thanks to Reggie and others who let me know how the audio from the balcony sounded. Anyway, we are loving our Airbnb, and our host Lars, what a nice man. I\u2019ll share the Airbnb link with all of you just as soon as I feel it\u2019s safe to. Check out the pictures of the view, in the show notes in the meantime.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12459\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12459\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12459\" src=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241113_181817.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241113_181817.jpg 800w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241113_181817-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241113_181817-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241113_181817-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12459\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sunset From Our Airbnb in Puerto Vallarta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With D\u00eda de Los Muertos in the rearview mirror, high season is officially here, well, getting here. More tourists are arriving every day. Cruise ships sailing in and out 2-3 times a week. Canadians arriving by the planeloads to escape the snow and cold. Americans arriving from the upper reaches of the nation as winter is fast approaching, and soon, the Christmas Holidays will be upon us in Puerto Vallarta.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12456\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12456\" style=\"width: 768px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-12456\" src=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241104_185225-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241104_185225-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241104_185225-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241104_185225-630x840.jpg 630w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241104_185225.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12456\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Giant Katrina with Dog in Puerto Vallarta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The giant Katrina is still standing on the Malecon, she got a doggie on a leash this year. It\u2019s cute. She and all the smaller Katrinas are still on the Malecon, at least for now, so catch them if you can.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12460\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12460\" style=\"width: 768px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-12460\" src=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241114_151124-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241114_151124-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241114_151124-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241114_151124-630x840.jpg 630w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241114_151124-rotated.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12460\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Giant Katrina with Dog in Puerto Vallarta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>And while you are on the Malecon, in fact, all around town you will notice blue poles with a button you can push if you are in trouble. Panic buttons to make you feel safer. They are emergency response poles, called Totems. Like I said, they\u2019re blue with the word \u201cALERTA\u201d prominently displayed, along with a panic button. They have surveillance cameras and speakers too. Hummm\u2026cameras and speakers. Anyway\u2026if it gives you a warm feeling inside and makes you feel safer, it\u2019s cool. I wonder how many drunk calls these folks manning the system will get. I mean, what could possibly go wrong?<\/p>\n<h3>Vallarta City Council To Charge a Tax to Visitors For Tourism Infrastructure Funds<\/h3>\n<p>I said a few weeks ago that the new administration in Puerto Vallarta is facing money shortfalls and they\u2019re looking for ways to fix that. One was to raise the water rates, which they did. They also are still thinking about raising property taxes on properties in the tourist zones. And now the news is spreading quickly about a proposed tourist tax of 270 pesos, or approximately $13.50 US, on foreign visitors. City officials expect to raise between 250-300 million pesos a year to fund the city\u2019s tourism infrastructure and services \u00a0with the tax. They met this week to discuss and fine tune the plan. I understand the tax doesn\u2019t effect residents, just visitors. We\u2019ll see how it all shakes out as far as the cost, and how they are planning on collecting the tax.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly enough, while researching the new tax in Vallarta, I stumbled upon the same story in Quintana Roo. It\u2019s called VisiTAX, and it\u2019s 224 pesos, a mandatory fee charged to visitors over the age of 4. You can pay the tax by going online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitax.gob.mx\">www.visitax.gob.mx<\/a> or at kiosks around the airport. All foreign tourists are required to pay the tax, and the taxes are said to be going towards public services and new tourist attractions. So it seems that the new administration as looking at what they have been doing in Cancun, since 2020. We\u2019ll talk about this more next week, after they finalize their plan.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/puertovallartaartwalk.com\/\">The Vallarta Art Walk<\/a> <\/strong>is back. Every Wednesday from 6-10, you are encouraged to visit some 19 different galleries in the central historical area of town. Find sculptures, paintings, jewelry, ceramics. Just beautiful artwork in El Centro. Many of the galleries have treats for their visitors like wine or little bites. But it\u2019s a great way to pass some time and to meet some incredible artists. I have a link to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/puertovallartaartwalk.com\/\">Artwalk website<\/a> <\/strong>where you can print up a map and discover the 19 different galleries. And speaking of art-walking, galleries in the Zona Romantica are also making their own art-walk for their side of town.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/puertovallartaartwalk.com\/\">Vallarta Art Walk Website<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a title=\"Vallarta Art Walk Map\" href=\"https:\/\/puertovallartaartwalk.com\/map.html\">Vallarta Art Walk Map<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From the Banderas News\u2026<\/p>\n<p><em>Puerto Vallarta, Mexico \u2013 This Friday, November 8, 2024, the heart of Puerto Vallarta\u2019s Zona Romantica will light up with ARTE Zona Romantica, a bi-weekly cultural event blending art, music, and community. Running every other Friday from 6:00 to 9:00 pm through April 18, 2025, this lively gathering invites locals and visitors alike to explore a world of creativity in one of Puerto Vallarta\u2019s most cherished districts.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12436\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12436\" style=\"width: 715px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12436\" src=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/465981121_1333267141461498_308163309280654882_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"715\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/465981121_1333267141461498_308163309280654882_n.jpg 715w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/465981121_1333267141461498_308163309280654882_n-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/465981121_1333267141461498_308163309280654882_n-386x300.jpg 386w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12436\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paseo Del Arte Puerto Vallarta Map<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>Once known as the South Side Shuffle, ARTE Zona Romantica was created through the combined vision of artists, musicians, and dreamers who have made this part of town a haven for creative expression. With 19 participating galleries and studios, the event provides a unique way to stroll through the district, discovering art that reflects both local and global perspectives. Not to be mistaken for the Wednesday evening art walks, this event offers a distinct experience that celebrates the spirit of Zona Romantica\u2019s eclectic community.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Galleria Dante, Puerto Vallarta\u2019s largest art gallery, will mark the season\u2019s start with a special \u201cMeet the Artists\u201d night, featuring talented creators like Jean Jacques Hudon, Luc Gauthier, Emilio Rama, Ana Tatya Neri, Gerald Gallant, Gustavo Lopez, and Cherie Sibley. Guests can enjoy complimentary cocktails while meeting these distinguished artists, whose works span diverse styles and inspirations.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>After taking in the art, visitors can relax with wine and tapas at Di Vino Dante, an inviting wine bar perched above the gallery\u2019s sculpture garden. Open Monday through Saturday from 1:00 to 10:00 pm, Di Vino Dante offers creative cuisine and cocktails making it a perfect spot to unwind.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Throughout the season, ARTE Zona Romantica will feature live music, performances, and refreshments, turning each Friday night into a celebration of artistic expression. In addition to popular spots like Cassandra Shaw Jewelry, Kathleen Carrillo Galleries, and Peyote People, the area also boasts a variety of nearby shops, restaurants, and smaller galleries that make this event a true community affair.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>ARTE Zona Romantica is more than just an art walk; it\u2019s an invitation to experience the creative pulse of Puerto Vallarta and to discover hidden treasures in one of its most beloved neighborhoods.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>So yeah, Zona Romantica now has their own bi-weekly art walk. I have a link to the article and a map of the route and the participating galleries, in the show notes.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"nPlPHifVqS\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/banderasnews.com\/arte-zona-romantica-art-music-community-in-puerto-vallarta\/\">ARTE Zona Romantica: Art, Music &amp; Community in Puerto Vallarta<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;ARTE Zona Romantica: Art, Music &amp; Community in Puerto Vallarta&#8221; &#8212; Banderas News\" src=\"https:\/\/banderasnews.com\/arte-zona-romantica-art-music-community-in-puerto-vallarta\/embed\/#?secret=1aCURQSG6W#?secret=nPlPHifVqS\" data-secret=\"nPlPHifVqS\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Of course, all the markets are back in full swing. The Saturday market at Tile Park, the Thursday Marina Market, the <a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz x1heor9g x1sur9pj xkrqix3 x1pd3egz xq9mrsl\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lacruzdehuanacaxtle\" aria-label=\"La Cruz de Huanacaxtle\">La Cruz de Huanacaxtle<\/a> one, all of them. I\u2019ll look for, and post them in the show notes too.<\/p>\n<h3>Pickleball Courts at La Huerta BBQ<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12453\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12453\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12453\" src=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241023_155421.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241023_155421.jpg 800w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241023_155421-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241023_155421-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241023_155421-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12453\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pickleball Courts at La Huerta BBQ<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>And all of your favorite bands are back on their schedules. La Huerta BBQ, formerly the El Rio BBQ has made a ton of improvements. A new stage area, new beautiful bathrooms, and get this, pickleball courts. I\u2019ll have Jesus Garcia on in a week or two to talk about the changes.<\/p>\n<h3>Grand Opening of Le Bistro Jazz Caf\u00e9 by Grupo La Palapa, Coming Soon<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12450\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12450\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12450\" src=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241021_135140.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241021_135140.jpg 800w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241021_135140-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241021_135140-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241021_135140-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12450\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The New Le Bistro Jazz Cafe by Grupo La Palapa on Isla Cuale<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There\u2019s lots of changes on Isla Cuale including the pending Grand Opening of Le Bistro Jazz Caf\u00e9. Stick your head in there, it\u2019s drop dead gorgeous. I\u2019ll be interviewing Sofia Boettner from Grupo La Palapa to tell us about the remodel job, go over the menus<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2025\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2025\" style=\"width: 768px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2025\" src=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Sofia-Boettner.1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Sofia-Boettner.1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Sofia-Boettner.1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Sofia-Boettner.1-630x840.jpg 630w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Sofia-Boettner.1-960x1280.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2025\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sofia Boettner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>and fill us in on all things Grupo La Palapa. It\u2019s a big boost for the Isla Cuale, and a feather in the cap of Grupo La Palapa. I\u2019ll have<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12448\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12448\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12448\" src=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241021_135122.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241021_135122.jpg 800w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241021_135122-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241021_135122-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241021_135122-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12448\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The New Le Bistro Jazz Cafe by Grupo La Palapa on Isla Cuale<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sofia on next week\u2019s show, and stand by for some Facebook posts live from the restaurant when Sofia gives us a pre-opening tour.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12449\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12449\" style=\"width: 768px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-12449\" src=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241021_135130-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241021_135130-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241021_135130-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241021_135130-630x840.jpg 630w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241021_135130-rotated.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12449\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The New Le Bistro Jazz Cafe by Grupo La Palapa on Isla Cuale<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Debbie and I had a wonderful opportunity to meet, and hobnob with a Vallarta, creators\u2019 group.<\/p>\n<p>Many of you know Ada and Stefan who have a YouTube Channel called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/livingsimplyinmexico\/\"><strong>Living Simply in Mexico<\/strong><\/a>, where they talk about, and walk you through life in Puerto Vallarta, among other things. They were on the show, many years ago in fact. Well, they invited Debbie and me for drinks and snacks at their casa in Gringo Gulch. Just down the street. At least for another month or two that<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rAlf7tNDwHs?si=ehK7VI5ikjL37Z_q\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>is. And there we met Brent Lane and his wife Laura. Brent does a show called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLZ9pJnHpIW49Puun8TVt1--pBmEhmv8PF\"><strong>CPS News with Jessy and Brent<\/strong><\/a>, among other projects. It\u2019s an English language news show filmed in Puerto Vallarta. I\u2019ll have Jessy and Brent on the show really soon by the way. Also, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@NAKEDJAGUARTOURSPUERTOVALLARTA\">Audra Rickets with Naked Jaguar Tours<\/a><\/strong> who many of you have told me I need to have on the podcast was there too. And yes,<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0_Bpq_hFzmI?si=g1nATf3mA1e8MfoE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll totally have Audra on the podcast too for sure. Well, there we were and out popped the camera and they Ada and Stefan filmed a clip of us all in their latest episode of their YouTube show. I\u2019ll embed it in the show notes and be sure to subscribe to their channel if you haven\u2019t already.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y1pgT-oW5uA?si=V1YRA3JR_s-3Qbkc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In that same episode they walk you step by step from Los Muertos Beach to La Playita, a lovely restaurant in Conchas Chinas. Among other things. They have some Dia de Los Muertos parade action in the video too, so have a look if you haven\u2019t already. It\u2019s in the show notes.<\/p>\n<h3>Dengue in Puerto Vallarta<\/h3>\n<p>Dengue is in the news. Seems like a lot of it is going around here. Jalisco leads the country with a total of 16,000 this year.<\/p>\n<p>I even had an interviewee call me to cancel our appointment for an interview because he came down with it.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s good to remember that the dengue carrying mosquito is more of a daytime feeder. Just be aware and use mosquito repellant. It\u2019s also best to use the local Off brand repellant. Use it when you go on hikes in the jungle, at the Botanical Garden, the river. Those kinds of places. And remember that mosquitos appear generally at dawn and dusk. Just be aware.<\/p>\n<h3>The US Dollar Improves Against the Peso<\/h3>\n<p>The dollar has been strengthening throughout the last part of the year, and it went over 20 pesos to the dollar for the first time as far as I can remember, for as long as I\u2019ve been doing this podcast. In fact, today it\u2019s 20.34 pesos to the dollar. Time to buy a house. Right?<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of that, and about what it\u2019s like to be living here in Vallarta. It\u2019s kinda weird, and a little strange, but when I used to visit a few times a year, the conversations with Uber drivers and Taxisitas were different. They\u2019ve always asked questions like do you live here or are you on vacation. But now I kind of feel like I need to apologize for living here or maybe just tell a fib and say I live in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p>I don\u2019t know if it\u2019s just me being overly sensitive to the struggles of the everyday Pata Salada who\u2019s just trying to make ends meet and paying higher rents due to guys like me moving in, or what. I don\u2019t know if I\u2019m imagining a slight bit of resentment coming from these drivers, or if I\u2019m just over-reacting. My wife thinks I\u2019m overreacting. I hope so.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m going to talk more about our move when I can, in a couple of weeks.<\/p>\n<p>I have more to tell you about what\u2019s happening in our neighborhood in El Cero, the neighborhood above Gringo Gulch. But before that, I want to have our friend Edgar Rivas tell you about what\u2019s happening this weekend, today and tomorrow, the 16<sup>th<\/sup> and 17<sup>th<\/sup> of November, at Parque Hidalgo. Edgar is having one of his great events, it\u2019s a craft beer festival in Parque Hidalgo. It\u2019s the Brew Master\u2019s festival, in Puerto Vallarta, Take it away Edgar!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12437\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12437\" style=\"width: 576px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-12437\" src=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/466734785_1109926604472289_8986254965565675447_n-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/466734785_1109926604472289_8986254965565675447_n-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/466734785_1109926604472289_8986254965565675447_n-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/466734785_1109926604472289_8986254965565675447_n-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/466734785_1109926604472289_8986254965565675447_n-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/466734785_1109926604472289_8986254965565675447_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12437\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brewmasters Festival Puerto Vallarta, Mexico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Listen to the Podcast<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none;\" title=\"Libsyn Player\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/33952912\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/backward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/87A93A\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Contact Information For the 7th Edition of The Brewmasters Festival in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Facebook Page:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/festivalbrewmasterspv\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/festivalbrewmasterspv<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thank you so much Edgar. Now, I want to clarify for you that when Edgar was talking about the Brewery up in Playa Grande,<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12446\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12446\" style=\"width: 768px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-12446\" src=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241112_103648-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241112_103648-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241112_103648-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241112_103648-630x840.jpg 630w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241112_103648-rotated.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12446\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Edgar Cisneros Rivas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>above Pitillal, Edgar referred to the brewers as brothers, but actually, they are a brother and sister team. You see, in Spanish, when you refer to your children, it\u2019s hijos, even if there are hijas, or girls. So that may have caused some confusion.<\/p>\n<p>Anyway, get thee over to Parque Hidalgo this weekend today and tomorrow, and eat, drink lots of beer, and be merry. Check out the links, in the show notes.<\/p>\n<h3>We Like 1000 Caguamas in Cinco de Diciembre<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12457\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12457\" style=\"width: 768px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-12457\" src=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241105_163100-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241105_163100-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241105_163100-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241105_163100-630x840.jpg 630w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241105_163100-rotated.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12457\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">1000 Caguamas Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Speaking of beer and eating, Debbie and I found a really nice place for a beer and ceviche. It\u2019s called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1000caguamas.com\/\"><strong>1000 Caguamas<\/strong><\/a>. They sell those big bottles of liter plus sized beers, known as caguamas. Named after a lager head sea turtle. They have 18 different, mostly Mexican beers on their menu at 1000 Caguamas. It\u2019s on the roof of a three-story building in Cinco de Diciembre. No<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12458\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12458\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12458\" src=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241105_164505.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241105_164505.jpg 800w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241105_164505-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241105_164505-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/puertovallartatravelshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241105_164505-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12458\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">1000 Caguamas Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>elevator. Sorry. It\u2019s next door to Ley\u2019s grocery store on the corner of Uruguay and Avenida Mexico, and the aguachili is delicious. They also make a shrimp salad stuffed avocado that is very tasty. It\u2019s just a chill spot to hang and watch the bustling town below with a peek-a-boo view of the bay. Chill music as well. It\u2019s a younger crowd I gotta say. Probably has something to do with the 3 floor climb. And don\u2019t get too effed up. You don\u2019t want to fall down the stairs.<\/p>\n<h3>Contact Information for 1000 Caguamas Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Address: Uruguay 162, esq. Av. M\u00e9xico 48350 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Phone: 322 405 5218<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1000caguamas.com\/\">https:\/\/www.1000caguamas.com\/<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Facebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/1000CaguamasVallarta\/?_rdr\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/1000CaguamasVallarta\/?_rdr<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1731744476904!6m8!1m7!1sBuuj-tX9plL01vyNa_ODww!2m2!1d20.61725798363492!2d-105.2313911696961!3f182.58904!4f0!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Speaking of stairs, we live in a place with lots of stairs. It\u2019s 200 stairs from sea level to our street, and then at least 50 more to our front door. We have been getting a lot of stair stepping in for sure. We live off of Emiliano Carranza near Iturbide. And it\u2019s one of the streets you can take to get up to the cross. We see lots of healthy looking people walking uo there in the mornings when it\u2019s cooler. We call them cross walkers. Well, we always take the stairs down, it\u2019s just the up the 200 stairs thing that still has us taking a taxi at least once a day. And over the last few days, when we would take the taxi home, we noticed a neighborhood project taking place.<\/p>\n<p>On either side of this narrow street, they had those long plastic tables set up, and they were making these what looked like head dresses in an assembly line\u2026So the next morning I walked down to the little tienda where they had their tables set up the night before, the Abarotes Store. Abarotes translates to groceries, by the way. And I asked the nice little lady what they were making, and she said they were making penachos for the upcoming processions, coming up December 1<sup>st<\/sup> through the 12th.<\/p>\n<p>She explained that every barrio has a chance to participate in the religious ceremonies, the processions in honor of Our Lady de Guadalupe. I said penachos? What\u2019s a penacho? So, I whipped out my trusty cell phone and did the google, and discovered a very interesting subject that I\u2019ll share with you before we get to Frankie and Jimmy at Vallarta Cares.<\/p>\n<p>The penacho they are referring to is a unique feathered headdress. The Penacho de Moctezuma. And the penacho has a storied past, and a controversial present.<\/p>\n<p>It was given to Hernan Cortez, along with dozens of other artifacts as a gift by Moctezuma II, and Cortez, as a thank you, held him hostage and forced him to govern from his palace. That\u2019s another rabbit hole I need to take you into. But I do digress. Back to the penacho.<\/p>\n<p>Anyway, it eventually ended up in Austria.<\/p>\n<p>And here\u2019s the story\u2026well, part of the story.<\/p>\n<p>From Yucatan Magazine<\/p>\n<p>Mexico demands return of the crown of Aztec Emperor Moctezuma II<\/p>\n<p><em>By Carlos Rosado van der Gracht<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>February 11, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Mexican President Andr\u00e9s Manuel L\u00f3pez Obrador has called for Austria to repatriate the artifact known as \u201cel Penacho de Moctezuma.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>El Penacho de Moctezuma, or Moctezuma\u2019s headdress, is a featherwork crown that tradition holds belonged to Moctezuma II, the Aztec emperor at the time of the Spanish conquest.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The headdress itself is made from green quetzal feathers and is sewn with gold detailing.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In the 16th century, the famous headdress was taken to Europe as a war trophy of sorts and has resided in Vienna\u2019s museum of ethnography since the early 19th century.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The fact that the relic is still abroad remains a contentious issue.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe Austrians have the penacho illegally, and what is worse, they have not even wanted to loan it to us for temporary display. This is extremely unjust and selfish,\u201d said President L\u00f3pez Obrador during one of his early morning press conferences earlier this week.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Given the cultural and historical significance of this artifact, several Mexican governments have attempted to recover the feathered crown, but have ultimately been turned down.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The Austrian government has cited the difficulty of moving the famous headdress without damaging it as one of the reasons behind their refusal to return it to Mexico.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>But several Austrian lawmakers now argue that it is about time for their country to return the relic, as the technology surely exists to do it safely.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This news has been welcomed by the Mexican government, though no plans for the repatriation of the artifact have been announced.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The Lopez Obrador government said that during its tenure, over 6,000 Pre Columbian archaeological artifacts have already been returned to Mexico.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The diplomatic skirmish between Mexico and Austria comes at a time when controversy continues to grow around the auction of pre-Hispanic\u00a0 artifacts abroad.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Several of the pieces up for auction later this week in Paris are expected to reach prices in the tens of thousands of euros.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>So very interesting. The Penacho is beautiful. I have a link to that article from Yucatan Magazine, in the show notes.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"y3EiDFXBs2\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/yucatanmagazine.com\/mexico-demands-return-of-the-crown-that-belonged-to-aztec-emperor-moctezuma-ii\/\">Mexico demands return of the crown of Aztec Emperor Moctezuma II<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Mexico demands return of the crown of Aztec Emperor Moctezuma II&#8221; &#8212; Yucat\u00e1n Magazine\" src=\"https:\/\/yucatanmagazine.com\/mexico-demands-return-of-the-crown-that-belonged-to-aztec-emperor-moctezuma-ii\/embed\/#?secret=uMqDqcmQD3#?secret=y3EiDFXBs2\" data-secret=\"y3EiDFXBs2\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>So what do you think? I think there\u2019s no way they can\u2019t ship that penacho with all the technology we have at our hands, don\u2019t you?<\/p>\n<p>And what does the Penacho de Moctezuma have to do with the Processions Celebrating the Virgin of Guadalupe? We\u2019ll find out next week.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s get to Jimmy and Frankie at Vallarta Cares.<\/p>\n<h3>Vallarta Cares, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico<\/h3>\n<p>If you have followed the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show for any length of time, then you know these two friends of mine. We first visited Jimmy and Frankie at their restaurant in Lopez Mateos, the Tunnel Road BBQ. Then when Covid hit, they went to work helping feed hungry, desperate Vallartenses by creating Vallarta Food Bank. We\u2019ve been to the Vallarta Food Bank a couple of times to catch up and to watch them grow into a foodbank and more, and now, they have a new name. Vallarta Cares.<\/p>\n<p>So let\u2019s go right now to Calle Rio Lerma in Colonia Lopez Mateos, and let\u2019s have a chat with our friends Frankie Victoria and Jimmy Plouff, with Vallarta Cares, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.<\/p>\n<h3>Listen to the Podcast<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none;\" title=\"Libsyn Player\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/33952912\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/backward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/87A93A\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Thank you Jimmy and Frankie. It\u2019s amazing to see, and hear about all you do for the community. It just blows me away. You two really care about Vallarta. I guess that\u2019s why it\u2019s a good name. Vallarta Cares.<\/p>\n<p>I have all the links in the show notes to make it easy to get to their websites and many ways to give money and or time to this fine organization. Vallarta Cares.<\/p>\n<h3>Contact Information for Vallarta Cares<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Address: Rio Lerma 468, L\u00f3pez Mateos Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 48340, M\u00e9xico<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/vallartacares.org\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGiayRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZ1c3DJ6nCbTa-tC_F7eUhimX54J8DmJIZqWx1SLgJIZqvKsV_2KKmavmw_aem_4oTd0AStD31TW7wLKG0ziA\">VallartaCares.org\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Donate:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/vallartacares.org\/donations\">https:\/\/vallartacares.org\/donations<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>How to Help: <a href=\"https:\/\/vallartacares.org\/more-ways-of-helping\">https:\/\/vallartacares.org\/more-ways-of-helping<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vallartacares.mychange.com\/\">https:\/\/vallartacares.mychange.com\/<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Map:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1731562975903!6m8!1m7!1sl5Sei2kr2rhgO_2ShGMldg!2m2!1d20.62519125702233!2d-105.2200327357717!3f236.3519!4f0!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Okay, that should do it for this week, next week, stay tuned for more on the ground reports from Puerto Vallarta Mexico, with travel tips, great restaurant and excursion ideas and more.\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n<p>And remember, if you are considering booking any type of tour while you are in Puerto Vallarta, you must go to <a href=\"https:\/\/vallartainfo.com\/\"><strong>Vallartainfo.com<\/strong><\/a>, JR\u2019s 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\u2019re 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\u2019t like about the tour. Again, contact me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending off a message. Don\u2019t forget his maps, his DIY tours and I have links to all of those in the show notes.<\/p>\n<p>And once again, if you like this podcast, please take the time and subscribe and follow share with a lover of Puerto Vallarta or give me a good review wherever or however you happen to be listening. 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&#8217;t been to my website, you really need to have a look there.\u00a0 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&#8217;t already all-right? All right.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you to Edgar Rivas with the Brewmasters Festival. 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