One of Mexico’s most iconic artists is Frida Kahlo, a talented painter known for works of art inspired by nature and artifacts of Mexico. Visitors and residents of Puerto Vallarta should mark their calendars for Saturday, November 1st from 9 am to 3pm to attend an interpretive exhibit containing works from local and international artists called “The Spirit of Frida” at the Vallarta Botanical Garden. Located just south of Garza Blanca where luxury beachfront residences are currently for sale, “The Spirit of Frida” event will commence on November 1st, 2019 at 9am – 3pm. The daily entrance fee into the Vallarta Botanical Gardens costs just 200 pesos, and is one of Puerto Vallarta’s top attractions. Continue reading below to learn more about famed Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, and why you should attend the “Spirit of Frida” exhibition at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens coming up on November 1st. Frida Kahlo: Mexican Legend Kahlo was a Mexican painter that has been described as a surrealist or magical realist. She is well known for her many portraits and …
One of the best parts about living in Mexico is the chance to explore its many incredible towns and cities. Do you live in Puerto Vallarta at Garza Blanca? While life at the beach is amazing, don’t miss the opportunity to get to know colonial Mexico. This week we are featuring San Miguel de Allende, a beautiful colonial city known for its vibrant, colorful buildings and small town charm that is located in the middle of Mexico. Once a hidden gem of Mexico, San Miguel de Allende is becoming more popular with foreign travellers since Travel and Leisure Magazine named the city the “Best City in the World” in 2017. Read more to learn about San Miguel de Allende, a Mexican colonial town you have to see for yourself. Spanish Architecture and Small Town Charm San Miguel de Allende is full of amazing Spanish architecture that visitors fall in love with. With nearly perfect weather all year round, temperatures range between the 70F’s to the 80F’s in this colonial charmer. Due to its perfect weather …
Did you know that Mexico’s pride and joy is tequila? This tantalizing liquor that has won the hearts of so many people all across the world was first produced in the 16th century near the city of Tequila, Jalisco. However, a fermented beverage known as pulque was derived from the agave plant as far back as pre-Columbian times in central Mexico centuries before European contact. Read below to learn more about the history of tequila, Mexico’s pride and joy. The Origins of Tequila It’s origins can be traced back as far as 1000 B.C. TO 200 A.D. when the Aztecs in Mexico began fermenting the agave plant into a substance known as pulque. Pulque was an alcoholic milky liquid created by using agave sap and was very important in Aztec culture. In fact, they worshipped two gods that were known for their relationship to pulque. The first Aztec God was Mayahuel, who was the goddess of the maguey plant, and the second was her husband Patecatl, the god of pulque. The first evidence of the …
Puerto Vallarta stands out amongst other top tourist destinations in Mexico due to its an interesting origins and history. Puerto Vallarta has become the thriving tourism mecca it has become today due to multiple factors including its close proximity to former important mining centers in the Sierra. In addition, the expansive Bay of Banderas and the agricultural valley of the Ameca River have contributed to Puerto Vallarta’s history and allure. Read more to learn about the history of Puerto Vallarta, and how it became a world famous international tourist hot spot that it is today. The History of Puerto Vallarta: How it All Began There isn’t much known about the history of Puerto Vallarta before the 19th century. There is some archaeological evidence that indicates humans from the Aztatlán culture inhabited the area as long as 580 BC. Spanish invaders reached the area around 1524 where various skirmishes occurred between the Spanish colonizers and the native inhabitants. A large battle took place between Hernán Cortés and 10,000 to 20,000 native indians where Cortés triumphed and …
Are you going to be in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico during the last week of July 2019 and are searching for Puerto Vallarta activities to enjoy during your stay? While residents and visitors alike will be thrilled with the vast amount of interesting and exciting Puerto Vallarta activities to enjoy all year round, this July 26th to July 28th local organization Raíces de la Tierra Mexico will be hosting the 1st Raicero Festival in Puerto Vallarta at the Rancho Madre Tierra located near the Vista Vallarta Club de Golf. Inspired by a passion for life and natural healing, the Familia Temazcalera is inviting the public to come out and bring the whole family along to attend this inaugural event celebrating the rich heritage of Mexico and its diverse ancestry. Read below to learn more about what you can expect to see at the 1st Raicero Festival in Puerto Vallarta from July 26th to July 28th 1st Raicero Festival in Puerto Vallarta: July 26th to July 28th This informative and inspiring event is destined to be one …
