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If you are vacationing in Puerto Vallarta, you must visit the Puerto Vallarta zoo. No matter what zoo you have earlier visited, a visit to the Vallarta zoo will be a special experience for you and your family, as the zoo has more than hundred species of animals and birds within a five acres area of lavish and wide open forest. This is an educational park with a mission to teach and enlighten people and help the modern world to live in harmony with the Mother Nature. While, the main aim of the zoo is to preserve and offer the Earth’s vanishing species a safe home to grow and increase in number.

The zoo is actually a sanctuary, where every animal is free to roam and live in safety. So, hang up your fancy shoes, put on your shorts, grab a bottle of water and set out to see the zoo and enjoy a unique experience with exotic animals in a natural setting.

Throughout your stroll in the zoo, you will notice several native species: the Black Agouti, Coyote, Jaguar, Scarlet Macaws, Raccoon, Ferret, and the Tepezcuintle. Moreover, the zoo also gives shelter to some of the amazing foreign animals who are on the edge of extinction such as the Sitka Deer, Bengal Tigers African Lion, White Tigers, Black Howler Squirrel, and the Black Bear.

Located in Mismaloya, Zoologico de Vallarta encloses five acres of lush forest in the foot hills of the mountains. This natural tropical atmosphere provides the right setting for the zoo’s inhabitants. Feel the magic of the beautiful nature and see all the native animals and several exotic animals from throughout the word at El Zoologico de Puerto Vallarta. Admire the majestic white tigers and charm of elegant flamingos, feel the tenderness of the Macao and play with the notorious Squirrel Monkey. Fancy the wildness of the fearsome Lions and Jaguars and discover enigmatic Black Panthers.

The Zoological garden also includes a restaurant which serves many Mexican dishes and snacks for your enjoyment. The biggest specialty of the restaurant is the bird show, arranged every weekend, starting from 10:00am; within which one can get photographed with the birds with your family or sometime may choose the Boa Constrictors. Also in special seasons there are special arrangements for everyone to see the new-born members of the zoo. This is a phenomenal event, where one can cuddle and play with these cuties and become their Godfather by depositing money to the Zoo authority in the name of the that particular baby.

They also give special tour packages designed to cater to your particular interests. In the near future, the Zoological garden will feature rental cabins, amusement park, train and a Water Park with the hope that it will become one of the Latin America’s most recognized recreational parks.

The imagination and the love of the owner and the employees towards the animals are mirrored in the splendor of Zoologico de Vallarta and in the welfare of the animals. This recreational park isn’t solely providing a secure place for animals in peril of extinction, however conjointly offers Puerto Vallarta a further attraction that no tourist or resident ought not to miss.

Have you ever thought of chartering your own private to go on vacation to Puerto Vallarta? Well it can be done and it is done every day, see all the derails here: www.desertjet.com/puerto-vallarta-mexico

Forbes magazine says it all in this article “Travel to Mexico’s Riviera Maya is Safe and Worth Every Penny” They are speaking of the Maroma Resort and Spa in Mexico’s Riviera Maya. It is nothing less than top notch Hotel, spa and just a great place to relax. You can read the full article here: www.forbes.com/sites/traceygreenstein/2012/09/11/travel-to-mexicos-riviera-maya-is-safe-and-worth-every-penny

September 15 is Mexico’s independence day, like the 4^th of July in the USA. Mexico is celebration its independence from Spain.

Puerto Vallarta has its own special way to celebrate, you can read all the details here: http://www.pvpulse.com/en/news/news-from-banderas-bay/celebrating-mexico-independence-day-in-puerto-vallarta

 This hidden beach near Puerto Vallarta in the Marieta Islands is not something that has been Photoshopped it is real. It seems to be the hot topic of discussion of the locals and of the frequent visitors of Puerto Vallarta. My Twitter friend Carlos Guzman @PVallartanews shot this video from the “Hidden Beach”

It is funny that I have never heard anyone talk about the Hidden Beach and everyone I ask about it has never heard of it. I first saw a photo of it a few weeks ago and now it is on several blogs even one from Japan. Take a look at the video below and there is a second one here: http://vimeo.com/48980416

After a great day of fun why head off to bed…end the day with a visit to one of 3 Casino’s available to you in Puerto Vallarta. These Casinos boasts comfortable air conditioned rooms with free flowing beverages, cocktail waitresses, high stake pokers and plenty of fun to go around.

The Yak, which is located at the Peninsula Mall and another a second one in Plaza Caracol, boasts Slot Machines, Bingo Machines and Sports Bets. Huge sports fan or have a favorite Team playing…then the Yak would be a great place to hang out, place a bet or two, and hopefully you and your Team win big. The Slot Machines boasts games such as Hex-breaker, Frog Prince, Coyote Moon and Wolf Run.

Next you can play and win at the Emotion (Emocion) Casino. Emotion is located at the Galerias Mall across from the cruise ship dock (Maritime Terminal). Like High Tech games? Emotions is the place to be. Emotions features Electronic games such as: Texas Hold’em Poker, Roulette, Black Jack, Baccarat, Traditional Roulette, Bingo and Video slots featuring Reel, OneArmedBandid, and more) These are simply some of the highlights of the games available to you at these Casino’s.

While these Casinos are in no comparison to Las Vegas they are a great option for another nightlife entertainment and a great way to unwind and get that adrenaline going while hanging out with your partner or simply bonding with friends or family.

We know nothing beats an experience like being there and playing yourself. So the next time you’re in Puerto Vallarta having fun, be sure to stop by The Yak or The Emotion Casino’s. Check out the games, play and win…after all you are on Vacation.

As they say “right from the horse’s mouth” Listen as several travels give testimonies about Puerto Vallarta ant it’s safety. It seems that Puerto Vallarta and Mexico in general has taken a bad rap over the past few years. Listen to what other people are saying.

 If you have never been to the Zoo in Puerto Vallarta you should really give it a try. You can take the local buss there and make a day if it. They really do have some exotic animals there and you can get up close and personal with them. Take a look at this video to get a preview of what you will see at the Puerto Vallarta Zoo.

Take a visit to a Puerto Vallarta Tianguis and experience the sights, sounds and merchandise that is sold and has remained the same way for centuries. Listen to the native locals bartering in the Spanish language. Prices are low and bargains are to be had. See the magnificent sights and experience the surroundings that closely resemble those of a time gone by. So just what is a Tanguis?

A Tianguis is an open air market or bazaar and the word Tianguish derives from the Nahuatl word “”tianquiztli” which means day market or harvest. The correct pronunciation is  “tee-an-geese” and the term “día de tianguis” literally means “market day.” Not only does the name have history but the whole Tianguish tradition stretches way back to the pre-Hispanic era. In fact before the Spanish conquest during in the 1500’s, it was the most important part of the commerce throughout Mexico and much of the style and tradition remains unchanged today and is still a strong feature in Puerto Vallarta  and is instilled in the Mexican culture overall. Tianguis is also known as Mercado, street market or open-air market.

A Tianguis can vary in size and they can range from a few hundred sellers/vendors to several thousands at the larger inner city ones. That is what makes visiting a Tianguis such a wonderful and exciting experience. Puerto Vallarta holds some of the finest Tianguis and there is a whole wide variety of things that can be bought and sold. Many are now specialized and depending on the area can depend on the type of goods sold and some Tianguis may sell just one type of merchandise, such as in Taxco, were every Saturday, a large silver Tianguis is held, selling just silver jewelery. Or a more rural Tianguis may sell raw merchandise such as livestock, beans, grain and agricultural tools. Tianguis is extremely popular throughout Mexico in both rural and urban areas. Many Modern goods can also be purchased at a particular Tianguis, such as dvd’s, cd’s, vehicles, electrical goods and current clothing and accessories such as jeans, t-shirts, handbags and belts etc. You can purchase some of the areas finest produce at a Puerto Vallarta Tianguis, with an assortment of fruit, grain and other locally grown produce.

Whatever you may want to buy, you will probably find at a Tianguis somewhere in Puerto Vallarta and even if you don’t want to purchase anything at all, the experience alone is something that should be treasured and can not be found or replicated anywhere else other than Puerto Vallarta Mexico.

Written by Jeff Musto.

I have always liked Mariachi music and now it is finally being recognized by UNESCO.

Read the complete story here: http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/entertainment/2012/09/03/mexico-mariachi-music-recognized-unesco/