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A New Hospital on the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico

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Aug 022012

A New Hospital in La Penita Mexico

This has been long over-due for the La Penita residents and part time winter residents, and we welcome the new Real Nayar Hospital to the Riviera Nayarit! Since opening to the public the first week of July, 2012, La Peñita’s Real Nayar Hospital has ran smoothly and efficiently. Built and directed by Dr. Roberto Robles Godinez Sr., this cutting-edge facility on the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico is currently offering emergency medical care, basic health care, and surgical services; including a supporting laboratory, pharmacy, state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, and personnel to support 15 patient rooms, nursery, and admitting

Hospital Services

At any given time up to five specialists and four nurses are on staff. Emergency services are available with three ambulances, two modern emergency rooms, and a separate admission’s room. Labor and delivery services include one delivery room and supportive care for complications and treatment of infants; a total of nine infants have been delivered as of August 1, 2012. Besides basic medical diagnostic equipment, Real Nayar Hospital is equipped with Computed Tomography (CT scans), X-ray, and sonography machines, as well as medical monitors, life support equipment, and medical laboratory equipment. In addition to services provided, a blood bank is planned to open in the very near future. Currently, the nearest blood bank in the Riviera Nayarit is in San Francisco, otherwise known as San Pancho, located about half-way between La Penita de Jaltemba and Nuevo Vallarta.

On average, the new La Penita hospital is visited by 15 to 20 patients per day, with 2 to 3 admitted overnight. The main clientele so far have been people of the local community, yet this hospital has been designed to accommodate non-nationals as well. According to Paramedic Arturo Gomez Ortiz, no patient will ever be turned away and the hospital will accept international insurance. Most of Real Nayar’s doctors have come from outside the La Penita de Jaltemba, though local doctors can attend their patients.

Hospital Rooms

During a tour of the entire hospital, given by Dr. Roberto Robles Godinez Jr., I was impressed with the cleanliness of every room. There was even toilet paper in the bathrooms! Several of the private in-patient rooms, all located on the second floor, included a private patio with table and chairs, sink and shower, television, and a couch-like bed for the patient’s visitors. An elevator is available for patients and persons with disabilities. These amenities are something I have not seen in Mexico, though I am sure they exist. In addition to the amazing building and services offered, I was surprised by the warmth and friendliness of the entire staff.

As a full time resident of La Penita de Jaltemba, I have had my share of medical issues. With two stays at different hospitals, and assisting friends in the hospital, my experience with the medical care in Mexico has been mostly negative. So, its good to know that the new Hospital Real Nayar in La Penita is here for all of us!

I was reassured that family members would not have to provide 24 hour basic nursing care to the patient, provide basic essentials such as toilet paper and soap, nor run to the pharmacy looking for needed medications that are essential to a patient’s survival. I feel extremely confidant that medical care provided by Real Nayar, located in La Penita de Jaltemba on the Riviera Nayarit, is comparable to the same, if not better than, medical services I have received in the United Sates of America.

Directions to Real Nayar Hospital

Feel free to visit the hospital and say hello to the staff and Doctor Roberto Robles Godinez Jr., specializing in ER, and Dr. Roberto Robles Godinez Sr., (right) who is also Chief of Staff. Real Nayar is located 1 block south of the main avenida and 1 block east of the town plaza on the corner of calles Alfredo V. Bonifil and Bahia de Banderas. The Emergency Room entrance is located on Bahia de Banderas.

Real Nayar Hospital
Alfredo V. Bonfil #18 (corner of Bahia de Banderas)
La Peñita de Jaltemba, Nayarit. Mexico 63720
(327) 274-3794

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Summer Health Care News in Mexico

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Jul 152012

HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta Summer Newsletter

This newsletter is written by Pamela Thompson….Thanks Pam for keeping us so informed on the Riviera Nayarit!
Here you will discover the clinics and the pricing for the different clinics offered this summer.

We are combining our July and August newsletter for several reasons – the main one being that I am behind! We will do the same for September and October as well. And then, hopefully, the November newsletter will be jam-packed with loads of new “fall-winter season” items.

July-August Clinics
These screening-only clinics are offered at a discounted price available only through HealthCare Resources. They are held in various locations and can be booked by sending an email with the name(s) of the clinics, your name and phone number, and any questions you may have to Pamela(at)HealthCareResourcesPV.com.

Summer Clinics

Cardiac Clinic
July 27, 2012
$550 pesos – PLUS members $500 pesos
Includes: EKG, Blood Pressure Check, Consult/Interview with a bi-lingual cardiologist and their recommendations. (We recommend prior to the appointment, you have a Cholesterol Profile. We are offering a very discounted price for this at $322 pesos.)

Ear Clinic
July 31, 2012
$375 pesos – PLUS members $325 pesos
Includes: Complete evaluation by an ENT of your ears and a cleaning (if needed) – you’d be amazed at the “gunk” that builds up in our ears here due to the humidity. Note: This is not a hearing test! **We do have an audiologist that comes frequently to the area. If you would like an appointment with her, please let me know. She will be here again sometime in August.

Vascular Clinic
August 2, 2012
$400 pesos – PLUS members $350 pesos
Includes: Evaluation by a vascular specialist, checking your legs/pulses/carotids – see how your blood is flowing! You will receive a complete report with recommendations.

Foot Clinic
August 3, 2012
$300 pesos – PLUS members pay $250 pesos
Includes: Review of your feet/toes, pulses, balance and recommendations by a podiatrist. Our feet take a beating here! Take care of your tootsies! And if you haven’t yet had a “medical pedicure” – you should! It’s fabulous!

Women’s Clinic
August 7, 2012
$775 pesos – PLUS members pay $690 pesos
Includes: Consult/Interview, pap smear, pelvic exam, colposcopy. Wonderful female GYN. Note: If you are concerned about a hormone imbalance, we recommend having the lab-work prior to the appointment. We have a special price for this.

Eye Clinic
August 8, 2012
$400 pesos – PLUS members pay $350 pesos
Vision Exam, Eye Pressure Exam (Glaucoma check), consult.

Mammogram Clinic
August 9, 2012
$920 pesos – PLUS members pay $820 pesos
Includes: Digital mammogram, ultrasound (if necessary), manual exam, review of mammogram. Please ladies, this is important!

Men’s Urology Clinic
August 10, 2012
$700 pesos – PLUS members pay $650 pesos
Includes: Consult/Interview, ultrasound of kidneys, bladder and prostate, measurement of residual urine. (We recommend prior to your appointment a PSA and Urinalysis. We are offering a very discounted price of $470 pesos for these.)

Skin Clinic
August 15, 2012
$275 pesos – PLUS members pay $225 pesos
Includes: Review of your skin, from scalp to toes by an oncologist. Get those funny spots checked!

Ongoing Clinics

Colonoscopies, Endoscopies, Men’s and Women’s Check Ups

Our PLUS membership program has become quite popular the past couple of years. For further information, please visit HealthcareResourcesPV.com. (Prices are in pesos!)

Folks Returning in the Fall and Insurance Coverage

If you are preparing for your return in the fall/winter, we urge you to make sure that you have the proper insurance coverage. Please email me with any questions that you might have regarding this. And if you are in the area now, I am more than happy to sit down and have a chat about all of your healthcare needs. I have a new (and air conditioned!) office at Hospital Amerimed. I hope you will come by for a visit! As well, I am happy to give you a tour of this new, state-of-the-art facility.

Are you attempting to lose a few pounds? Or perhaps lower your cholesterol? Are you borderline diabetic and would like to get things under control? Please know that we work with a very knowledgeable, multilingual (and great!) registered dietician. Consider a few sessions with her and be prepared for success!

A New Source for Mail

Mailbox Etc in El Centro has a great new service for the Riviera Nayarit communities of Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerias, La Cruz and San Pancho! Beginning July 16, 2012 anyone who signs up for a mailbox to receive their US/Canadian mail will receive mail delivery to their area! This is a simple, secure way for you to receive your mail, magazines and online purchases. They will also be collecting out-going mail. They can set up your service prior to your arrival if you are coming in the fall-winter. Please email Jessica Corley jcorley61@msn.com for further information. This is a wonderful service they will be providing!

We certainly hope that you are having a stupendous summer, wherever you are! Stay cool! Remember that we are here for all of your health care needs. For all of the latest news, look for HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta on Facebook.

WARM regards,
Pamela Thompson
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta
Cell: 044-322-107-7007
Blog: PamPV.wordpress.com

Pamela Thompson has lived and worked in Puerto Vallarta for over 17 years, 10 of them in health care. Pamela now leads HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta, a local healthcare resource network. Her years of experience and expertise are available to you by emailing your questions to pamela(at)healthcareresourcespv.com or by visiting HealthCareResourcesPV.com.

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La Cruz Summer Fun on the Amazing Riviera Nayarit in Mexico

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Jul 102012

Summer Fun in La Cruz Mexico

Taste of La Cruz
La Cruz is located on the Riviera Nayarit fifteen minutes North of Bucerias Mexico. On Saturday, July 21, 2012, the second “Taste of La Cruz” event will be held with wine tasting, food and crafts. This event will take place in the newly renovated Plaza Benito Juarez (the main town square plaza). The first event was held January 2011, and was a great success!
The event starts at 7:00 pm, ending at 10:00 pm. There is no cost for admission. The Taste of La Cruz will also feature the artists and craftsmen of the Cooperativo Huanacaxtle from the locals of the Riviera Nayarit, along with wine tasting and food paring offered by local restaurants. There will also be live music with La Cruz Jazz band Tatewari and other bands as well filling up the warm summer evening with some great tunes. Its a great way for the community to get together to meet and socialize, and have an all around good time, all for a good cause.

Two television crews will also be there filming, so come and get your 15 minutes of fame! The net proceeds of this event will go to the operating fund of the WORK FOR FOOD program in La Cruz. Come and help support this good cause that feeds hungry people.
If you are interested in participating in this event, or would like to find out more on how to contribute to the WORK FOR FOOD program, please call Landon at 322-116-4731.

Come on over to La Cruz for some summer fun, wine tasting, delicious food and live music to get your groove on! See you at the party!

La Cruz Restaurant Eva’s Brickhouse Has Sushi
There is something fun and new happening at Eva’s Brickhouse, a wonderful La Cruz restaurant on the Riviera Nayarit, owned and operated by Eva and Ken right on the La Cruz Marina, which makes for a lovey dining atmosphere looking out over the beautiful marina.

Eva and Ken have decided to add Sushi to the menu. And what better place for fresh fish than the La Cruz Marina, where the fish market is open every morning for the fresh catch of the day! So, why not serve the freshest Sushi and Sashimi in the Bay!

They are starting out with a simple menu:
California Rolls 65 pesos
Yellow Fin Tuna, Red Snapper and Shrimp
Pargo, Smoked Oysters Crab and Fresh Catch of the day 90 pesos

There is 10 pieces per roll. All of the fish is fresh daily. I really like that!
You can find Eva’s Brickhouse right on the La Cruz Marina next to the fish market, or call Eva and Ken at 329-298-2238.

Summer is a great time to visit the Riviera Nayarit. Although it is much warmer in the summer months, there is always a lovely cool breeze off of the ocean, less crowds to contend with, and you can’t beat the summer rental and restaurant specials.

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6th International Tuna & Marlin Fishing Tournament on the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico

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Jul 042012

Tuna and Marlin Tournament on the Riviera Nayarit

Its the 6th Annual International Tuna & Marlin Fishing Tournament again, hosted by the Bahia de Banderas Sport Fishing Club, and it is being held on the Riviera Nayarit in Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle on July 12-14, 2012.

Riviera Nayarit has the perfect conditions for sport fishing,and many a fisherman come from afar to enjoy the delights and the abundance of big fish that make their home there, making it a great fishing vacation. And, its easy to bring the family with them as there is plenty to discover on the Riviera Nayarit. Big game fish like Tuna, several species of Marlin, Sawfish, Snapper, Wahoo and Dolphin-fish can be found year long, making the Riviera Nayarit perfect for sport fishing in Mexico.

Categories and Registration

The Bahia de Banderas Sport Fishing Club has beefed up the stakes by creating additional prizes for the first record-breaking tuna. The high weight records from 200 are 332,300 kilos (710.54 pounds) in the Marlin category and 176 kilos in the Tuna category….WOW! Those are some big fish! Buena Suerte!
There are four different categories this year, two are the Tuna and Marlin of course, and the

other two are Sailfish catch and release, and a Dorado category. Both will have special prizes!

People can register in teams of up to four members per boat. Standard non-electric rod and reels may be used with 130 pound test lines with simple bait are only allowed in the competition.
The enrollment fee is 20,000 pesos per team.

Contestants will need a camera and take photos of each one of their catches in the Sailfish category, as it is a catch and release category, including a time-stamp. The winning team for the Sailfish category will be the team that catches the most fish.
In the Tuna, Marlin and Dorado the winners will be determined by the weight.

Some of the prizes include hotel vacation packages, fishing gear, and of course CASH, using 100% of the enrollment fee for the first place winners stated by Alberto Sanchez Cardenas, who is President of the Bahia de Banderas Sport Fishing Club. That’s great news!

La Cruz is a short 15 minutes from Bucerias, and about 25 minutes from Puerta Vallarta. There are plenty of lovely rentals, restaurants and also stores for boat parts and fishing gear.

For more information on the tournament please visit www.fishingnayarit.com.

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Bucerias Riviera Nayarit Movie Summer Fun

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Jun 192012

The Bucerias Art Walk Plaza Movie Nights

Movie Night at The Bucerias Art Walk Plaza has been so successful we are now doing it 2 nights a week right here in Bucerias on the incredible Riviera Nayarit!
This Wednesday Night, June 20th, we will be showing “Big Miracle” starring Drew Barrymore…In small town Alaska, a news reporter recruits his ex-girlfriend, a Greenpeace volunteer, on a campaign to save a family of gray whales trapped by rapidly forming ice in the Arctic Circle.

On Saturday, June 23rd, we will be screening The Descendants starring Academy Award Winner George Clooney.

Special Summer Rates

The Bucerias Art Walk Plaza special summer rates are 30 pesos per ticket (tickets will go up to 50 pesos in the winter). Come to one of these two shows this week and receive a special Local Loco Card which gets you in all winter for 30 pesos.
There is concession stand with popcorn, sodas, water and adult beverages, nothing over 20 pesos. Bring your own beach chair for optimum comfort, sorry no coolers, food or beverages allowed. So, it may be a good idea to eat some dinner at one of the great Bucerias restaurants, and then bring a few pesos for snacks at the movie.
The theater is located at The Bucerias Art Walk Plaza, 62 Lazaro Cardenas, in Bucerias Mexico.
Doors open at 8pm and the show starts at 9pm.
Email us at thebuceriasartwalkplaza@gmail.com to reserve a seat!

Dinner Suggestions Before Movie Night

Bucerias Restaurant Matsuri is located on Heroes de Nacozari # 25 in Bucerias Nayarit Mexico. Grazilla and Jose Gonzalez are a happy couple, and you can tell they enjoy what they do by their enthusiasm in their work and for life.
This lovely couple lived and worked in two well known Chinese restaurants in Seattle Washington, one being Dynasty and the other Pleasant Garden. There they learned the “Chinese secrets of cooking” as well as pretty good English!

You will find the food at Restaurant Matsuri fresh and delicious, fresh, and made to order. Try their tender beef and chicken all for a very low price, especially for the amount of food you receive!
Restaurant Matsuri is located on Heroes de Nacozari # 25 in Bucerias Nayarit Mexico. They are right next to the Registro Civil and two doors down from the Telmex on the same side of the street as the OXXO and Pemex in the lateral.
Restaurant Matsuri is open 6 days a week from 1:00 – 10:00pm, and closed on Wednesdays.
And when you don’t feel like going out, there is nothing better than Matsuri Chinese food to go! 322-102-1317 or 322-118-1166

The Bucerias Library Fundraiser Party

The Bucerias Library “Bilioteca Rey Nayar” is presenting a Fun-Raiser Party sponsored by Sharon Bell and “The Shamrock Bar”. Come and join us for a fun night of games, contests, drink specials, music and much more. Friday evening June 22nd at “The Shamrock Bar” located at the corner of Av. Mexico and Calle Guarrero. Funds raised will go to the purchase of a much needed, new software system to catalog and track all of the library’s reading material. Come and join in the fun and support this important community program. For more information contact us at: bibliobucerias@gmail.com or call The Shamrock Bar 298-0464.

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A Great Bucerias Restaurant Chinese Style

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Jun 082012

Bucerias Restaurant Matsuri

One of the reasons that makes living in Bucerias a wonderful experience is the variety of Bucerias restaurants, and right here on the lovely Riviera Nayarit in Mexico! With Greek, Itialain, American/Mexican and todo Mexicana, and along with the Asian varieties, you could literally eat a different cuisine every day! Today, however, I would like to share with you about a wonderful family owned and operated Chinese Bucerias restaurant, Restaurant Matsuri!

Grazilla and Jose Gonzalez are a happy couple, and you can tell they enjoy what they do by their enthusiasm in their work and for life. Their daughter also comes and helps out at the Chinese restaurant, and also works at another store near by. Jose (chef) and Grazilla (chef and wait staff) lived and worked in two well known Chinese restaurants in Seattle Washington, one being Dynasty and the other Pleasant Garden. There they learned the “Chinese secrets of cooking” as well as pretty good English, and decided to come to Mexico and share their Chinese knowledge with all of us in Bucerias Mexico.

What’s for Dinner?

When I walked into Matsuri Restaruant, it felt nice and open, clean, and had colorful lamps with lots of red (the color for good luck) and white, and nice wall hangings. We chose a table in the back by the fish tank. Grazilla is very sweet and brought us very lightly fried wontons with different dipping sauces. They were freshly prepared and quite light and delicious!

I ordered a lemonade without sugar and we decided to start out with ordering soup, as my friend Miguel had the Wonton Soup while I choose the Misoshire Soup, which was a Miso soup with some soy chunks and mushrooms and bamboo in it. The soup also came in very large bowls, and could easily be a good lunch, or dinner depending on your appetite. Both soups were delicious; the Wonton Soup having more things to chew on like vegetable and wontons. We ordered our entree’s next, with my friend ordering the Curry Beef and for myself the Kung Pao Chicken. When the dishes came out the large plates were ‘loaded’ with delicious smelling food. The vegetables were fresh, even the mushrooms, (which was very nice as a lot of places use canned) and we dug right in! The curry was not overpowering and the beef was very tender and easy to chew! The Kung Pao Chicken had lots of peanuts in a semi-spicy sauce along with an abundance of vegetables, and I took home what was left for another meal. I had heard about this Bucerias restaurant, but had never tried it before. Both were very good and I will give the entire meal and service a 10, and a big thumbs up!

The Menu

They have a nice variety on their menu with spring rolls, fried rices and usual Chinese fare with shrimp, beef, chicken and vegetables, as well as BBQ Ribs and a few rolls of Sushi. I think I will try the fried rice and ribs next time!
For their drink menu they serve Ice Tea, orange drink, soft drinks, coffee and hot tea. Their menu is in English and Spanish in a different way. The titles of the food plates are in English, and the description of the food is in Spanish with lots of pictures!

The only thing left to write about are the prices! Soups are 40 pesos for the Rice and Misoshiur soups, and 50 pesos for the Wonton soup. Appetizers are ranging from 45 – 80 pesos for he bigger Matsuri Combination plate, and rices and vegetables and other entree’s range from 60 pesos to 150 pesos. Now, that’s some decent pricing if you ask me!
When you add it all up, 1, Fun and friendly people, 2, great tasting food and 3, really reasonable pricing. That makes 3 great reasons to try the Bucerias Restaruant Matsuri. Oh! Wait! They are open all summer! There is reason number 4.

Location, Location, Location!

Restaurant Matsuri is located on Heroes de Nacozari # 25 in Bucerias Nayarit Mexico. They are right next to the Registro Civil and two doors down from the Telmex on the same side of the street as the OXXO and Pemex in the lateral. So when your ready for some great Chinese food, give Bucerias Restaurant Matsuri a try. It will be sure to please your palate! And when you don’t feel like going out, there is nothing better than Matsuri Chinese food to go!
322-102-1317 or 322-118-1166

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Riviera Nayarit 2012 Wind Festival Bucerias Mexico

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May 182012

KiteSurfing Competition in Bucerias

Bucerias Mexico is the perfect place for Kitesurfing , and this weekend on the Riviera Nayarit is the 2012

Wind Festival which starts on Friday, May 18th through Sunday, May 20th. The beaches are going to be packed with folks from all over Mexico and beyond to watch the event.

The competitions are in four categories and scheduled to take place on the waters between Bucerías and La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. The Wind Fest has been growing in popularity and participants over the past few years, and kitesurfers can be seen just about every afternoon in Bucerias.

Kitesurfing is an athletic, young and fun sport that is growing rapidly. Riders mount a surfboard that looks much like a snowboard that is powered by a kite allowing one to ride at high speeds on the water and make amazing leaps while showing off tricks for several seconds at a time.

Bucerias Fun

La Cruz and Bucerias Mexico are located on the South end of the Riviera Nayarit, which is close to Puerto Vallarta, yet far enough away to feel a more authentic Mexico feeling. This area of the Riviera Nayarit offers great wind conditions for this popular sport. With world class marinas and first class hotels, house and condo rental services, great Bucerias restaurants from great Greek and Italian to the cheap 10 peso taco stands, Bucerias Mexico makes a great place for a Riviera Nayarit vacation or a fun weekend get-away. Shopping is also abundant like Jewelry Luz, a new jewelry store with amazing one of a kind custom made jewelry pieces, located north of the town square, as well as every service that you can think of. Bucerias has it all!

The Wind Festival

The Wind Festival has been taking place in the Banderas Bay area for the last few years, and, last year it was covered by HBO TV as a piece of their Destino Deporte show.
The competitions will be in four categories this year.
They are:
Open Freestyle, Freestyle Pro, Women Freestyle, a downwind race from La Cruz to Bucerías and a long-distance race from Bucerías to La Cruz and back again.
Due to the windy conditions, Bucerias Mexico is quickly becoming the preferred destination for folks that love to partake in kitesurfing.

Register Now

Registration is still open and is also free to the public to watch the events from the Bucerias beach. For competition registration please go to their facebook page Wind Festival 2012. The colorful kites and the amazing leaps and stunts from the competitors makes the 2012 Wind Festival a fun time on the beach in Bucerias Mexico!

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Restaurants on the Riviera Nayarit

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May 112012

Great Place to Eat on the Riviera Nayarit

Finding the perfect place to eat on the Riviera Nayarit is easy, as there are so many Riviera Nayarit restaurants to choose from! Most restaurants offer live music to complement your meal.
Here are some that may tickle your fancy for this Mother’s Day weekend, or any time on your Riviera Nayarit vacation.

Bucerias

Bucerias has many fine restaurants, but this weekend, Sandrina’s Restaurant and Boutique are serving up something very special, along with their delicious Mediterranean and Greek specialties.
The Blond Gypsies (Latcho and Andrea) will be performing their amazing music on Sunday, May 13th.
It is really incredible music and fun entertainment that you will want to be a part of!

About Latcho & Andrea

Latcho & Andrea are European recording artist’s that perform Gipsy Rumba & Flamenco Guitar music, and have recorded eight albums and a DVD chronicling their career.
Having performed internationally, their wild, untamed Gipsy style has been compared to The Gipsy Kings, Ottmar Liebert, Jesse Cook, Manitas De Plata and Willie & Lobo.
Currently living in Puerto Vallarta , Mexico and considered as a world class entertainment in the area, Latcho & Andrea perform in upscale restaurants and private events.
Their gypsy music comes from the soul, goes to the heart.
Latcho & Andrea are available for events and you can check out their website here.

Sayulita

One of the most romantic Sayulita restaurants is O Restaurant. It is the perfect place for your Mother’s Day weekend as they are serving up a great Mexican or American breakfast along with great selections for lunch or dinner. O Restaurant is located at the south end of the beach, and the tables are ocean side, creating a very romantic setting. Pricing will surprise you as they are very reasonable!
O Restaurant also specializes in weddings, parties and celebrations of all kinds!
Call for your reservation today. Walk-ins are also welcome at O Restaurant.

San Pancho

Its fun to try something different from the usual Mexican cuisine, and the San Pancho restaurant The Blue Pig BBQ & Blues has the tangy yummy BBQ sauce that keeps you coming back for more!
The Blue Pig has a good variety on their menu, from really tasty blue cheese burgers (really good and huge!), bacon wrapped jumbo shrimps, BBQ chicken, pork and great tasting ribs making The Blue Pig a must try in San Pancho Mexico. Their side dishes of carrot salad, potato salad and beans are fresh and tasty. They also have Panini’s Bakery create their special items for desserts!
The Blue Pig BBQ & Blues also has a full bar, and the “Blues” doesn’t stand for nothing….as they have live music every day they are open, which is Thursday through Sunday in the summer season.
Bring all of your friends for a great time at The Blue Pig BBQ & Blues San Pancho restaurant!

Lo de Marcos

Did someone say Italian? Luna Ristorante Italiano, a Lo de Marcos restaurant located on main street on the south side has incredible Italian cuisine. From tasty Lasagna, pasta dishes, salads and great pizza, Luna Ristorante has a little bit of everything made with the freshest ingredients that will please your palate!
You may bring your own bottle of wine for a small corking fee as well! Enjoy the quiet town of Lo de Marcos, the amazing sunsets and try the delightful Italinan cuisine at Luna Ristorante Italiano Enjoy!

Rincon de Guayabitos

Vista Guayabitos Restaurant sits above the town on the south end of the beach overlooking the ocean, the town and the islands, creating an amazingly romantic setting that you will want to take your special someone for a fine dining experience this weekend.
The menu serves up a delicious variety of dishes, including Grilled Wood Smoked Mahi Mahi, served with cilantro rice, grilled onions and a fresh tropical salad, or you may want to try the incredible Portuguese style bacon wrapped shrimp in a port sauce, cilantro rice and a fresh tropical salad. With a professional staff, a large menu of the freshest and finest foods and the a romantic ambiance you want with a up-scale dinner, Vista Guayabitos Restaurant is the place to call for your dinner reservation.

La Penita

Most places have closed down for the summer months, but one place that stays open all year is La Penita restaurant El Rincon Del Arabe which serves a really nice variety of delicious cuisine. The Arabe Restaurant is family owned and operated and Lucy and Haitham Dleusi who create a great space and tasty food! They also have really affordable pricing and a lovely garden setting. They are located just past the end of the main avenida on the left. Enjoy a tasty dinner with friends and loved ones at the El Rincon Del Arabe La Penita restaurant on the amazing Riviera Nayarit.

Chacala

Chacala restaurant Chacmool Cafe is open all year and has a great variety of good things to eat like burgers, pizza, fresh catch of the day, soups and salads and more! They also have WiFi for your internet needs. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, so when you are visiting Chacala Mexico for your vacation, or if you want to venture out and get a beach to yourself, come to beautiful Chacala on the incredible Riviera Nayarit and stop in at Chacmool Cafe!

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Riviera Nayarit in Spring

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May 052012

Cinco De Mayo

Happy Cinco de Mayo Riviera Nayairt Mexico! Its another beautiful day on the Riviera Nayarit.
Even though this day is not Mexico’s Independence Day, which is actually on September 16th, this day is more celebrated nationwide in the United States, and it celebrates the Mexican heritage and pride and to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy during the first years of the American Civil War as well as celebrating regionally in Mexico, primarily in the state of Puebla. There the holiday is called El Dia de la Batalia de Puebla, which means The Day of the Battle of Puebla.
In the state of Puebla, the date is observed to commemorate the Mexican army’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza Sequin.

Bucerias and Riviera Nayarit Fun in May

RivieraNayaritFun.com offers every business a Free for Life Internet Business Listing. RivieraNayaritFun.com is the “Mother” and acts as an umbrella for the all of the town websites, funneling traffic to the right town. There are 6 town websites so far, from AllChacala.com to AllSayulita.com, with a total of 12 when completed. (whew! ) And, I am so very excited to tell you that the next town website is AllBucerias.com, and is being created now! It is a first come first serve basis for the free listing list.

Your free listing will go under the paid advertising with your business name and contact information. Click on this link, fill out two very easy and short forms (English and Spanish) and confirm on your email! Only a few minutes for a free listing for your rental or business!
You may also email me photos of your business for the Bucerias Photo Gallery!
to Cat@RivieraNayaritFun.com. Thanks!!

I Need Help Please!!

I would also like to put out there that I am looking for bloggers or writers that would be interested in trading for advertising, and I am also looking for local sales staff as a paid position throughout the Riviera Nayarit. I do not normally advertise for myself on this site, but I need HELP!
I do love to blog about the businesses that advertise, and I work hard so you can be found via blogging and linking on the Mother site (Riv-nay), blogging and linking on the town sites as well as pictures (that I tag with keywords) making for several ways to be found easily in the search engines. I also allow you to link to your websites, facebook and anything else you have created!
If you have any questions, please contact me at Cat@RivieraNayaritFun.com or you may call me at 322-728-6897. I look forward to meeting soon.
I wish you many blessings of abundance! and thank you very much for your consideration, time and energy! Cat Morgan

The La Cruz Sunday Market
This Sunday marks the last day of the La Cruz Market, so get down to La Cruz and enjoy the fresh produce and the organic delights and foods, as well as the local vendors with art and jewelry, blankets and other fun items. Its the last chance until next season…so see you this Sunday!

Riviera Nayarit Magical Tours
The Chica Locca is a 60 foot tri-maran that is docked at the La Cruz Marina in Banderas Bay. They offer all inclusive tours all year! That means that your transportation, breakfast, lunch, and a full open bar are all included, which allows you to let go of any thoughts or worries and let the Chica Locca crew handle all of the details. Come and enjoy a day on the ocean kayaking, paddle boarding and snorkeling or fishing…or all four! It will be the best vacation day on your vacation!

The Monday Bucerias Market will run through May.
The Bucerias Monday market will stay open and the vendors will still come if folks will come and buy! Its the way things work, so visit the Bucerias Monday Market and lets keep the market open through May by supporting the vendors!

Contemporary Local Dancer Adriana Quinto

Adriana Quinto’s new Contemporary Dance Performance “Estratégia de la Ruptura” tells talks of loneliness and love and other stories of every day life to the rock music of Pink Floyd, Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Janis Joplin and more.

Her dance company , which includes her students, present small varied dances in solo’s and groups. Adriana Quinto believes that in teaching dance, one needs to allow a dancer to develop in their own ways and expressions, which allows the students to unfold and be unique dancers with applied instruction.

Upcoming performances include:

Sunday, May 6, 9 pm, Los Arcos (selections of the entire production)
Friday, May 11, 7:30 pm, Cecatur Auditorium, Zaragoza & Matamors, El Centro (complete production)
Thursday, May 24, Los Arcos (complete production, time to be announced)

More Great Reasons to Eat at a Bucerias Restaurant!

Bucerias is a small town packed with a lot of fun and interesting things to do. The restaurants are all moving to their summer pricing and have some really great deals for the summer for food and drinks! (Marcos holding tequila at Breakers Bar on the playa) Because of its location, Bucerias has the best of the small town feeling and Mexican culture as well being so close to Puerto Vallarta…about 25 minutes, making other activities close and convenient. Bucerias Mexico is also becoming very well known for the excellent Kite Boarding due to the windy afternoons. Great beaches for swimming and walking, fishing, and close to the La Cruz Marina for tours, plays, musical culture and great Bucerias restaurants and bars, Bucerias Mexico has the best of all worlds on the amazing and beautiful Riviera Nayarit.

SAIYA Asian Restaurant

Saiya is offering delivery service to anyone who wants to pay the taxi driver…no other charges other than the great cuisine of course! The minimum order for take out service is 300 pesos. Or, just come on into the restaurant and pick up any order, no problem!

Saiya Restaurant also has catering service available for meetings and parties. It’s nice to know they are staying open all summer long! And they have delivery! Which will come in handy in the rainy season! Thanks Chef Emi!
So, when you feel like fresh Asian cusine, and the best Pad Thai, Chef Emi of Saiya is here to serve you right in Bucerias! You can find them at calle Hidalgo #3, Av.mexico and Av. Pacifico Bucerias Centro.

YoYo Mo Restaurant and Bar

Yoyo Mo has brought back his Summer Specials. It’s back – “Loco for Locals” at Yoyo Mo’s. $25.00 peso drinks – major brands! That’s right! Smirnoff, Bacardi, El Jimador, Malibu, Kahlua and Oso gin for just $25 pesos every day and night. But Wait! There’s more! We’ve dropped the price on all sizes of pizza. Get a 3 topping (that’s mozzarella, pizza sauce, plus three toppings of your choice) for $60 Small, $100 Medium, $125 Large and $150 X Large. That’s right! 4 people can eat for just $150 pesos! Watch the IIHL World Hockey Championships, the Euro Cup and the 2012 Summer Olympics at Yoyo Mo’s.

The Drunken Duck

Summer is special at The Drunken Duck. Open Wednesday through Sunday and now licensed to serve until 2:00AM. Live music every day. Highballs are just $25 pesos – vodka, rum, gin, brandy, tequila and Kahlua. Bucket of 5 beer for $95.00. Buy a 1 liter bottle of Smirnoff, Bacardi, El Jimador or Malibu (750ml) for $500 including 6 cans of mix and ice. That’s less than $25 pesos a drink for name brand products.
Check out the summer menu at The Duck. Everything is $50 pesos! Quarter pound Angus beef cheeseburger with fries, quarter pound all beef Costco hotdog with fries, our California style burritos, and everything else, for just $50 pesos.
The Drunken Duck. Eat, Drink, Party.

The Luna Lounge

The fun times in Bucerias are still happening at The Luna Lounge (Ave. Mexico #27, El Centro).
With live music on Fridays, with NO COVER CHARGE! everyone is still coming and having a great time! Come on in for some great music and dancing and check out the bar specials!

Encore Restaurant on the Beach in Bucerias

Here are some of the Encore Summer specials at their beachfront Bucerias restaurant.
They are open all Summer long from 9am to 10pm and only closed on Tuesdays, Encore serves a great breakfast special for only 50 pesos of bacon or sausage and eggs or Huevos Rancheros for only 60 pesos! Or you may want to try their yummy Smoked Salmon and Eggs Benedict..only 90 pesos or a great Rib Eye Steak and eggs for 120 pesos.

All dinners are 20% off for the spring and summer months!

Encore presents international song stylist and jazz vocalist, Ms. Armi Grano and the fabulous Dejazz Trio on Wednesday nights from 7:30 pm. Take advantage of this show as it will only last depending on your support. Ms. Grano also sings Thursday to Sunday evenings. This is a bonus treat as most restaurants have already cut down on their live entertainment. “Dejazz Trio” is composed of Eduardo Rubio on keyboard, Danny Lopez on drums, Javier Nunez on bass. You will love their smooth jazz sound and Latin beats with their own original arrangements.
For Reservations please call 329-298-0140.

Enjoy your Riviera Nayarit vacation, relocate to Mexico for life!

Beautiful Bucerias on the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico

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Apr 112012

Lots of Fun in Bucerias Mexico

Bucerias is on the south end of the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico, and a perfect place to come for a spring vacation. Spring is a great time to vacation in Mexico, as the hot summer has not yet arrived, and the winter season folks have returned to their other homes so it is not so crowded as it can be in the winter season. The pacific ocean is starting to warm up enough that it is fun for swimming. It is also only 15 minutes away from Sayulita, with only another 5-10 minutes further to reach San Pancho, as well as about 20 minutes from the Puerto Vallarta airport making Bucerias a great vacation location.

Here are a few things that you may be interested in checking out while in Bucerias, as well as remembering about donating to the Casa Hogar Orphanage fundraiser. There is something for everyone in Bucerias on the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico!

Monday Market

Mondays are the day for the Market, or the Spanish word is a Tianguis, and all of the shops have their wares outside of their shops, with delicious foods in the many restaurants, or perhaps a cut mango on a stick. There are blankets, shells, art work, clothing, jewelry and just about anything you can think of!

Click on these links to see more photos! On the South side of the walking bridge you will find many more restaurants and art galleries, glass shops and other galleries like the Winged Iguana Gallery, which has lots of Katrina’s and al kinds of different things to check out!

All up and down the boulevard and the Malacon you will find exactly what you are looking for, along with plenty of Bucerias restaurants to choose from for lunch and a beer or margarita.

Thursday Art Walk

Thursday evenings starting at 7:00pm you can stroll around town for the Art Walk, checking out all of the wonderful art galleries filled with paintings and sculptures and more.

Music Under the Stars

There is also an evening of classical guitar music under the stars at the Biblioteca Rey Nayar, which is under the umbrella of the Association Bahia de Banderas Cultural A.C. This event will be on April 18th at 6:00pm in the garden of Rita and Oliver Kollock, located at 232 Carmen Serdan, Bucerias. This event will be featuring Rigoberto Mora and his students. There is no charge for the event, however you will be asked to dontate to the library. Please RSVP at bibliobucerias@gmail.com to ensure your seating, as last week was sold out!

Casa Hogar Orphanage

The association of Manos de Amor pro Bahia, a.c. is a nonprofit organization that was created from the desire of a group of citizens of Bucerias to help the less fortunate, especially the children of Bahia de Banderas. It was formed on April 13, 2004.
The main project of this group was to construct an orphanage in Bucerias, and Casa Hogar was created.
The construction of the orphanage began on January 24, 2008 mainly due to a family in California who donated 15,000.00 (US) that enabled them to buy the adjoining lot to the one that was already purchased. The building is now completed and the children have been living at Casa Hogar since April 2009. The Mexican government does not give any financial support, which means that they survive on donations alone. Luckily, they do have regular donators that donate monies, and others also donate food and clothing. Casa Hogar accepts all donations, and the items that cannot be used are sold at their frequent bazaars. This way the community has the opportunity to purchase items at a great price and also provides additional income to the orphanage, as every little bit counts!

The Children of Casa Hogar
The children who are housed at Casa Hogar are “social” orphans. This means that the parents are either unwilling or unable to care for their children. Many times an older sibling is taking care of the younger children as the parents have either passed away, or abandoned them. In the past, the family would take in these children, but in Mexico, much like the United States and Canada, families have scattered across the country. So many times the family is not here to help, even if they were able.
Casa Hogar provides these children with good, clothing and shelter and to ensure that they attend school, giving them a home and as safe haven for as long as necessary.
Hopefully, when home situations improve they can return to their families, or can be placed in adoptive homes.

Donations
Donations are not just about monies, and although that is very important, you can also become a volunteer by applying and filling out a simple volunteer application. Come and play, read, or get creative with art and the children…whatever you would like to do, as these kids need all of the love and support we can give.
Please call or email to find out what time to come volunteer your time, as different needs are during the week, and Saturday and Sunday are open all day for volunteering. You can make a donation online at the website www.manosdeamor.com via PayPal with your bank or credit card, which makes it easy to donate!
Donations can also be made to this project and can be made by check, Mexican, American or Canadian. Please make your check payable to:

Manos de Amor pro Bahis, a.c.,
and mail to:
Casa Hogar Manos de Amor
Calle Rio Balsas y Rio Copostela
Colonia El Tule Dorado
Bucerias, Nayarit, Mexico
63732

You may call Hogar directly at 329-298-3680 and speak with Veronica (Vera), who is the main care- taker for all of the children, or you may also contact Nichole by email at: Casavaliene@gmail.com for more information.
The Next Fundraiser on April 15, 2012
The next fundraiser is a bazaar, so please bring your slightly used clothing to sell, or any other items that would sell easily. These children need help, and supporting by donating items to sell is a great way to help!
Where is Casa Hogar?
The orphanage is located at the corner of Rio Bolsas and Rio Compostela in Colonia Buenow Aries in Bucerias. To get to Casa Hogar, take Rio Colorado (the street directly across the highway from Billy’s Gym, (Mexican Marilyn Monroe) up about blocks. You will cross over the Canal. Go another three blocks.

On the right side corner you will see a house with swans on it, and on the telephone pole across from that, you will see a sign with a red arrow directing you to Casa Hogar. Turn right at that corner. Go two blocks. On your left is a small tienda called Los Portrillos. Turn right there and the orphanage is one block on your left. Look for the many signs with arrows posted along the way.

Here is Vera and the volunteer staff at Casa Hogar. They truly need your support how ever you choose to give it, whether is be monies, clothes, or donating your time and loving energies for the children. These kids deserve a good family, so you may want to help in that way as well! Thank you for all of your support!

Visit beautiful Bucerias on your Mexico vacation, or relocate to the Riviera Nayarit for life!

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