Events in Puerto Vallarta
Torneo de Pez Vela
Annual international sailfish tournament in November. 1993 marks the 38th year.

San Diego to Puerto Vallarta Annual Regatta
Starts off the yachting season in late fall and heralds the arrival of ocean racers and fancy motor yachts.

Tributo a la Virgen de Guadalupe
Tribute to the Virgen of Guadalupe the first 12 days of each December. Daily evening processions to the church from various "colonias" or residential sections, of the town.

Fiesta de Puerto Vallarta
Parades and other events for visitors in December.

Charreadas
Mexican-style rodeos throughout the Bahia de Banderas on weekends. Lively and fun, especially in the towns in Valle de las Banderas.

Mariachi
The typical, lively gusty musical groups of Jalisco. Most evenings about town in various hotels and restaurants.

Semana Santa
(Easter) Fireworks, dancing and food

Fiesta de Mayo
(May) A celebration with sports contests, music, art shows and parades

Independence Day
(September 15th)