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Reinventing Lepe

A behind the scenes look at a much larger than life stained glass rendering of a famous Manuel Lepe painting, “La Ronda”

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Women Sailors, A Success Story A local competitive team of female sailors is showing the guys how it’s done

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A Taste of Live Music Enjoy the explosion of live music in the Vallarta night scene

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¡Lotería Mexicana! A local art collective has reinvented the traditional game of Mexican-style Bingo

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José Guadalupe Posada,
Mexican Engraver
Get acquainted with the father of Mexican skull art

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A History of Banderas Bay Journey back in time for a guided tour of our destination’s history

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Molecular Gastronomy:
Art or Science?
Le Kliff Restaurant adds cutting-edge
trends to their menu

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Getaway: La Peñita & Guayabitos Two neighboring towns offer contrasting options north of Vallarta

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Golf in Vallarta

This handy reference guide is right up to par

On the Cover:

Detail from “La Ronda”

Stained Glass Installation by Mariano Pérez • Glass Gallery M (pg. 44)

Photograph by Eduardo Solórzano

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Marietas Eco-Discovery Tour An impressive all-inclusive day adventure on the water, in the water and at the beach