AARP rates Puerto Vallarta area #1

1. MEXICO—Puerto Vallarta Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is the undisputed number one destination for American retirees. With its rich Indian and Spanish culture, lavish beaches and affordable real-estate, Puerto Vallarta offers the low-cost, laid back lifestyle retirees seek to find in a community.
   

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   Some Reasons we love it: * Climate: Winters—sunny, pleasantly warm; summers—rainy, humid hot * Expat Community: Estimated at 50,000 American retirees * Access to the U.S.: Excellent

Rio Ameca bridge rebuild underway. Expect a 1/2 hour delay north to Nayarit & south to airport.

After the tremendous rains from August and early September that washed out a number of bridges including the north bound Ameca river bridge from the airport, we now have a timetable for rebuilding. The Puerto Vallarta municipal government along with the Ministry of Communications & Transportation and other authorities announced that the bridge will be rebuilt as soon as possible. The series of meetings between Puerto Vallarta Mayor Salvador Gonzalez Resendiz & Communications and Transportation Directors seem to have paid off, "as work to reconstruct the bridge that connects Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit is now underway, and is expected to be completed before the upcoming 2011 Easter holidays."

New multi-use residences in Punta de Mita

July 8th, 2010 Punta de Mita, Nayarit Mexico:

Brian Wahlbrink, marketing director, announced the pre-completion sales opening for La Mision de Mita condo residences in Emiliano Zapata, Punta de Mita. A residential condominium development that features 28 professionally designed and quality detailed units. 4 floorplans, 1,2 or 3 bedrooms, 800-3000 sq ft from $189-$399k, including 4 penthouses. "La Mision de Mita blends luxury with affordability and has the flexibility to turn a vacation into a lifestyle." The residences have state of the art amenities and a dedicated personal garage on all two and three bedroom models.
This ultra-exclusive resort area is located on the tip of the Bahia de Banderas, twenty six miles northwest of Puerto Vallarta. Punta de Mita offers stunning shoreline and lush tropical vegetation with many activities including deep sea fishing, golf and surfing. The same latitude as the Hawaii, it has one of the most pleasant climates in the world. "Whether vacationing or retirement, relaxing on the white sand beaches or enjoing the community, La Mison de Mita offers tremendous value. Leave the crowds and your worries." www.lamisiondemita.com/
From the US 1.209.568.6771 From Mexico 011.52.1.322.111.7522

Riviera Nayarit Classic golf tournament

NAYARIT, Mexico - The law of averages suggests one day, probably soon, Brazilian Lucas Lee is going to win a Canadian Tour event. Rob Grube just made sure it wasn’t Sunday during the final round of the Riviera Nayarit Classic presented by Corona Lite.
Wearing the bridesmaid’s tag is a feeling Lee is getting to know all too well. Grube, a former NCAA star from California, capped off a week in which he held at least a share of the lead from the opening day on with a 4-under 68 to get to 22-under 198 for four days work, one shot better than tour sophomore Lee (69). For the second consecutive week, Mexico’s Jose de Jesus Rodriguez mounted a final-day run, posting 66 to grab third spot at 19-under with American Randall Hutchison (69).
“This feels great,” said Grube. “They say the first one is always special so I am sure I’ll remember this one for a long time.”
For Lee, it was another heartbreaking close call. Sunday’s result was his third runner-up finish in just over nine months. “I had a lot of chances for birdie but just didn’t make anything,” said the 22-year-old. “I felt a little more pressure than usual, but I’ll learn from it. I played very well all week, and I know my time will come.”
Although Sunday marked his first win as a pro, Grube will still have to make a little room in the trophy case. During a stellar college career at Stanford University, the alma mater of Tiger Woods, Grube became just the second four-time All-American in school history and helped lead the Cardinals to the 2007 NCAA national crown. That same year, he also placed third in the NCAA individual championship.

Punta Mita Sayulita Surf Classic results

The first annual Classic was a huge success, lots of fun and generated significant funding for the beneficiaries.

MENS LONGBOARD
1st Patricio Gonzalez “Ticho” – Sayulita, Mexico2nd Darren Eudaly- Laguna Beach, CA3rd Rogelio Ramos- Sayulita, Mexico4th Isidro Rodriguez “Chilo”- Sayulita, Mexico

WOMENS LONGBOARD
1st Mary Osborne- Ventura, CA2nd Hallie Rohr- San Clemente, CA3rd Michelle Richards, Nova Scotia, Canada4th Kemi Vernon, Punta de Mita, Mexico

STAND-UP PADDLE
1st Ikaika Kawai- Maui, Hawaii2nd Ryan Helm- Sayulita, Mexico3rd Chuck Patterson- Dana Point, CA4th Fernando Stalla- Sayulita, Mexico