Posts by Ryan Donner

Several years ago, I decided to host a yoga retreat in Puerto Vallarta, which has been my second home for over 20 years. Retreats normally have a theme around which to base activities and experiences. As I reflected on what I love about Puerto Vallarta and wished to share with my retreat friends, my theme…

El Tigre is a gated community, located in Nuevo Vallarta. It is within the Paradise Village development. There are lots of great amenities including a beautiful golf course, pools, a beach club, gym, tennis courts, and much more which make this community a great place to call home.  El Tigre At the front gate of…

Puerto Vallarta was not short on activities for participants or spectators as the Festival de Dia de los Muertos took over the city. Missing by many was the “Fiesta en la Calle” located at the cross streets by Los Muertos Brewing (Calle Lazaro Cardenas 302). Having had to be canceled for two years due to…

Visiting the hotel gift shop is something we all do on vacation–especially when we need touristy trinkets or overpriced snacks. Puerto Vallarta offers many opportunities for visitors to buy souvenirs, from flea markets to beach vendors. But if you live here, sometimes you need to go to a real store to buy homeware items or…

By Derek Carkner “What’s the best area to live?” is a question many realtors get asked in Puerto Vallarta. And the answer depends on what you like and/or need. Many clients want to live close to the water but never consider the marina as a viable option. Often, they (wrongly) think that they might be…

We moved to Puerto Vallarta six years ago: a retirement age couple but still young and looking for fun. Puerto Vallarta had been our go-to spot for over forty years. And the Marina was just a Marina back in the day. It has grown vastly over the years. This Colonia is an eight minute drive…

Marina Vallarta is a beautiful place to live. It has many great things to offer, including restaurants, stores, and the ocean. The community is very friendly and safe with lots to offer for families, couples, or singles. Living in Marina Vallarta I have lived in Marina Vallarta for a few years, and it is a…