Due to the recent reported closure of SETAC LGBT Wellness Center, Vallarta's Gay+ community has been left without guaranteed future access to PrEP. That program provided access to about 700 patients. SETAC also provided other vital services to the community such as STI screening and treatments.
A group of business...
Dear Members and Friends of the Garden,
With high hopes and enthusiasm we at the Vallarta Botanical Garden begin this year with big wishes and excitement for the year ahead, and hope we will be seeing you soon.
Last year was not without some extreme challenges such as Category 4 Hurricane...
Recap: December 30, 2023 - January 05, 2024
Saturday
I had a busy Friday but happily stayed within a three-block radius of the four events I attended in Zona Romantica.
The evening began on the Casa Karma's Red Room stage with Patriz, Vallarta's 18-year-old, Broadway-bound aspirant. Patriz was joined by her brother...
Welcome to my first fishing report of the New Year! And how better to start a new year with a new beginning at El Banco, so to speak. Yes, folks, El Banco or The Bank is showing signs of life, and it has a strong heartbeat for the moment....
Whether you are trying to improve a relationship, get through a divorce, heal past traumas, resolve family of origin issues, heal the inner child, or confront an addiction, you are suffering and seeking change.
Some people try to handle everything alone, while others turn to friends, some attend support...
Fabulous Friday, January 55:30 – (OPENING NIGHT ) SKYFALL, a James Bond tribute featuring Tonny Kenneth 9:30 – It’s Raining Men – a male dance revue featuring the hunkiest guys in Puerto Vallarta, with the sexy Bigi World returning as “Mistress of Ceremonies.”
Sexy Saturday, January 6 5:00 –...
As we step into 2024, the world of interior design and furniture is undergoing a transformative shift. We bid farewell to some trends that have dominated our homes in Vallarta in 2023 and welcome fresh, innovative styles.
From statement couches to trendy lighting fixtures, let's explore what's in and...
This will be my last column of 2023. Imagine, another year has run its course. It feels like we were welcoming it in only a few months ago.
There was a wonderful performer named Louis Armstrong. He was an amazing trumpet player. He could hit notes that were so high...
Last week, I wrote about DMSO and how the FDA will only allow DMSO to be used to treat interstitial cystitis.
Dr. Stanley Jacob spent much of his medical career studying the health benefits of DMSO, and he has multiple documents and studies showing that DMSO has a...
Many of us took time over the last month with friends and family, some away from Vallarta, some here. Much to celebrate. Being alive. Being with people. Beauty. There were concerts, movies, parties, dinners, worship, practices, etc.
Some of us relished the quiet.
In this new year, in this...
Without a doubt, a migraine lowers your IQ by several dozen points (Exceptions are the extraordinary people for whom pain is a motivator!).
Repeated migraines act like a meat tenderizer to your head - it seems when the current migraine begins, it's worse than the last!
With a brain at...
We now have many new condos, and more are being built. The demand continues as foreigners look for ways to have a primary or second home on a beach in North America.
Never has it been more important to know the laws on condominium ownership. Please learn the ones...
Maru Prado Conti's Lady Gaga tribute show, 'Born This Way,' is an electrifying fusion of talent, passion, and sheer artistry. This edgy show that runs every Saturday at 9:30 pm at The Palm Cabaret is like attending a mini-concert.
Maru channels the iconic Lady Gaga as she captivates the audience...
Today, the prevailing morning light is grey and gold, and the rain has softened the ground enough to plant the four fruit trees I bought because they were at TSC on sale for almost nothing and because I didn't have enough to do already, I was so excited!
Three...
Part of the allure of Puerto Vallarta is its Spanish colonial cobblestone streets. They lend a charm to this tourist town that can also challenge those in wheelchairs.
Many folks can be seen being pushed along the historic Malecon, as this is not only a very scenic waterfront area but...
Catching a cold is a drag. You constantly blow your nose until it's so red and raw you can barely touch it. The constant coughing makes it tough for you and everyone else around to sleep. Then, your throat is often so sore that even swallowing a sip of...
By Chiara Montante
The Sun Stands Still. The Day is Short, The Night is Long.
Although México resides in the northern hemisphere, celebrating the Winter Solstice in tropical Puerto Vallarta means relying on memories of the past.
The darkness here is not as acute. Cuddling up by a fire in flannel...
Today’s crossword focuses on articles published in Vallarta Mirror over the past week.
Need a clue? View all articles published from December 24-30, 2023.
Saturday
A long-awaited reunion finally took place at Abbraccio yesterday. Sheryl Novak, Patrice, and I sat, drank red wine, and indulged in Abbraccio's fantastic bread and pasta.
Sheryl writes a weekly column for Vallarta Mirror on furniture and all that entails and is an invaluable resource to anybody buying a...
