http://www.puertovallartasatellite.com/news Map, news, info and gossip from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:59:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Yes, this news site has not been updated much recently. This particular editor just has too much on the go. But do you have your finger on the pulse of Vallarta?  Do you like to spin a good tale? Why not write for the Puerto Vallarta Satellite news? Send your stories to info@puertovallartasatellite.com. ... http://www.puertovallartasatellite.com/news/2009/04/15/seeking-vallarta-news-junkie/ Vallarta Restaurant News Que Raro (How strange) and this from Seth, former chef at Coconuts who will be opening soon inside Manana: "Hello all. I just wanted to let you know that we will not be opening on July 8th - this coming Tuesday. We are now shooting for July 15th. There have been some ... http://www.puertovallartasatellite.com/news/2008/07/08/gay-vallarta-news/ Puerto Vallarta Cathedral Photo by chucogm I came across this great photo of the Puerto Vallarta Cathedral and knew it had to be a featured photo on Puerto Vallarta Satellite! For anyone who's ever tried to take a picture of this cathedral, you know how difficult it is because there isn't the ... http://www.puertovallartasatellite.com/news/2008/01/08/cathedral/ The gay community in Vallarta is organizing a collection of basic necessities for fellow Mexicans affected by the disastrous flooding in Tabasco State. As you may have heard, 80% of the state is under water. The residents are in dire need of food, medicines and other basics: Non-perishable items such as canned ... http://www.puertovallartasatellite.com/news/2007/11/03/vallarta-gay-community-collects-donations-for-tabasco-flood-victims/ Tropical Storm Henriette is now forecast to miss Puerto Vallarta. But the storm warning remains for Manzanillo south to Acapulco. Whew! Of course, the season is just beginning so there's lots still to come. http://www.puertovallartasatellite.com/news/2007/09/01/tropical-storm-henriette-now-to-miss-vallarta/ The US state department is estimating that of the 4,000,000 Americans living overseas, approximately 600,000 to 1,000,000 are living in Mexico. This is creating a land rush and pushing prime beachfront and beach view property prices through the roof in Mexico. One realtor says of Punta Mita: Punta Mita is the boomers' ... http://www.puertovallartasatellite.com/news/2007/07/04/us-boomers-rushing-to-retire-in-mexico-punta-mita-is-a-hotspot/ Here's what they had to say: If Caribbean adventures don't suit your taste, check out one of Mexico's most beautiful western beach destinations -- Puerto Vallarta. This seaside town has a deep Mexican culture and beautiful landscape that will captivate your senses. In addition to its laid-back beach attitude, Puerto Vallarta ... http://www.puertovallartasatellite.com/news/2007/07/03/orbitz-insider-index-puts-puerto-vallarta-on-list-of-worlds-top-beach-destinations/ The Chamela-Cuixmala Biosphere Reserve. Map courtesy of The New York Times. The Goldsmith/Marcaccini family's La Loma estate. Photo by Adriana Zehbrauskas for the New York Times. The New York Times in today's edition has a feature article on the battle brewing over the Chamela-Cuixmala Biosphere Reserve. The reserve is 13,142 hectares (32,473 ... http://www.puertovallartasatellite.com/news/2007/05/20/who-controls-paradise-the-battle-over-the-future-of-the-chamela-cuixmala-biosphere-reserve/   Paletas from the Queen of Michoacan  Originally uploaded by dry the rain. This picture does capture the character of the paleta (ice-cream bar) salesman who are all over Mexico. If you've every wondered what the connection betweeen that state of Michoacan and ice cream is, check out the excellent book True Tales ... http://www.puertovallartasatellite.com/news/2007/05/06/paletas-from-the-queen-of-michoacan/ AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the largest AIDS organization in the US which operates free AIDS treatment clinics in the US, Africa, Latin America/Caribbean and Asia, including twelve clinics throughout California; and Vallarta Contra el SIDA, a respected, local Mexican non-governmental organization (NGO), are joining forces with federal, state and local ... http://www.puertovallartasatellite.com/news/2007/05/05/free-aids-clinic-opening-in-vallarta/