Puerto Vallarta’s Local Art Galleries

The picturesque Mexican seaside town of Puerto Vallarta just 30 minutes from Villa La Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta is a location brimming with art galleries, public sculptures and street art. Each of the numerous art galleries in Puerto Vallarta has a very distinct line of work, displaying art from artists that come from all parts of the world. You will find a wide variety of sculptures, ceramic artwork and paintings in these galleries at reasonable prices for you to decorate your vacation home or choose as gifts for special occasions.

Puerto Vallarta’s Local Art Galleries and the ArtWalk

There’s something for all kinds of art lovers in Puerto Vallarta, from serious collectors to the casual browser to the home decorator, while the weekly Art Walk is a fantastic seasonal event that will introduce you to the Puerto Vallarta gallery scene and local artists. The following list provides you with some useful information about the top galleries in Puerto Vallarta and how to make the most of the weekly ArtWalk

Puerto Vallarta’s ArtWalk

The downtown area of Puerto Vallarta comes alive each Wednesday evening when the seasonal ArtWalk is up and running from October through May. Locals and visitors alike can enjoy the weekly activity which involves many of the top Puerto Vallarta galleries opening up in the evening throughout the Centro Historico area, offering a glass of wine and a chance to meet local artists. The ArtWalk provides a great opportunity for mingling and sharing one’s appreciation of art.

Galeria Uno

The first to open in Puerto Vallarta, this art gallery carries a host of artwork created in various styles and mediums. You can expect to find abstract sculptures and modern paintings among a host of colorful exhibits.

Omar Alonzo

The chic look of this gallery is the perfect setting for the ultra-contemporary exhibits held here. This gallery specializes in sculptures, paintings and photographs, and is one of the most professional galleries in Puerto Vallarta.

Peyote People

Your can expect the most unique indigenous artwork to be found in this Mexican art gallery that pays homage to the crafts and artwork carried out by local indigenous artists. Here you will find stunning beaded artwork, yarn “paintings”, statues, Oaxacan wood carvings and traditional artworks crafted in tin.

OPC

Short for Office for Cultural Products (or Oficina de Proyectos Culturales), the OPC gallery functions as a nonprofit organization geared towards promoting the unique talent of Puerto Vallarta’s very own contemporary artists and providing a platform for discussions about art and educational programs.

Ro’Wo Gallery

This colorful art gallery contains remarkable work done by Mexican artisans: furniture, fashion items, jewelry, home accessories and novelty gifts.

There is so much to see when it comes to the various art styles and mediums found in Puerto Vallarta’s art galleries. There is always something to catch your eye.

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Vallarta Real Estate Fair 2016

Vallarta Real Estate Fair 2016

The Vallarta Real Estate Fair 2016 will be held at the Riviera Molino Plaza, which is located in the Zona Romantica in Puerto Vallarta on Banderas Bay, Mexico. This is the fourth edition of this event and will be held on Saturday February 20, from 9:00 in the morning until 2:00 in the afternoon. Anyone interested in Mexico real estate, and Puerto Vallarta real estate in particular, are encouraged to attend so that you can meet professionals and other like minded people to learn all the information needed to purchase any type of property in Mexico.

Home buyers, investors and property owners welcome

The Vallarta Real Estate Fair 2016 is recommended for home buyers, investors, and property sellers. Anyone with an interest in real estate will benefit from attending the fair. Even those who may be looking for a change of career. It is a great place to mingle and meet people in the know when it comes to real estate in Puerto Vallarta.

Topics for Discussion at Vallarta Real Estate Fair 2016

The Vallarta Real Estate Fair 2016 promises to bring experts from Mexico, the United States, and Canada to offer valuable information and tips on the process of purchasing property in Mexico and taxation. There will also be all types of exhibitors who are there to answer questions and give advice on Mexico property ownership, notary services, insurance on properties, banking in Mexico, rental potential, architecture and interiors, and there will also be exhibitors who offer advice on health and wellness.

The Panel of Real Estate Experts

The most important advantage of attending the Vallarta Real Estate Fair 2016 is the Panel of Professionals who will offer valuable information for investors and property owners. Speakers include, Cameron MacIntosh, a Canadian accountant, Cindy DuChateau, an accountant from the United States, Carl Timothy from Timothy Real Estate Group, Jessica Riedesser, a real estate attorney, and one of the top Mexican tax specialists who will talk about rental revenues, capital gains, and how the two are handled between Mexico and your home country.

The Vallarta Real Estate Fair 2016 will have more than twenty exhibitors providing valuable information for anyone with an interest in real estate in Puerto Vallarta and Mexico.

When: February 20th starting at 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Where: Rivera Molino Plaza, in the Romantic Zone (Old Town Vallarta).

Snowbird Benefits in Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta

Other than the obvious benefits of trading in freezing snow and biting winds for balmy temperatures and a sun-soaked beach there are quite a few desirable factors when it comes down to taking up the snowbirds’ lifestyle in Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta. Thousands of people per year up and leave Canada and the USA from November to March in favour of the sunny shores of Mexico, and Villa La Estancia Residences is there to greet many of them. Villa La Estancia Residences are a luxurious alternative to booking a hotel or Villa year on year.

Here’s why you should choose fractional or full ownership at Villa La Estancia Residences to become a true snowbird in Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta:

Escape all or part of the winter

We challenge you to deny the appeal of spending the coldest months of the year sipping margaritas on Villa La Estancia Residences’ sandy beach. Whether you are retired and you want to split your year between home and Mexico, or you just like to get away as often as possible, the benefits of fractional and outright ownership at Villa La Estancia Residences in Riviera Nayarit are many.

For a start, you will never have to face a cold winter unless wish to do so! If you want the freedom to pop in to your home away from home without warning at any time of the year then full ownership is the way to go; you can always rent out the weeks you know you definitely won’t be visiting Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta. If it’s really just the winter months you want, or you don’t relish the hassle of maintaining two homes, you can opt for fractional ownership. This will allow you to purchase either one eighth or one quarter fractions at Villa La Estancia Residences.

Luxury for Less!

Though the privilege of buying a second home is one that not everyone will be able to attain you will find that once you get to Mexico the cost of living in Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta is much lower than in Canada or the USA. You’ll save on heating and air conditioning expenses when you stay in Puerto Vallarta in winter as the temperatures are high enough to be comfortable, but no so high that they become overbearing.

Life’s luxuries are also more affordable on Banderas Bay; spa treatments, beauty days, gourmet dining and even little treats like taxis are cheaper. Furthermore, as you will be living on site at one of the best 5 star hotels in Riviera Nayarit, you will enjoy access to all the facilities and amenities at Villa La Estancia hotel. This means access to the Tatewari Spa, kayaking and paddle boarding, yoga and pilates lessons, swimming pools, outdoor Jacuzzis and fine dining options. On top of which, one of the best beaches in Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta becomes your front yard!

Riviera Nayarit Benefits for Snowbirds
Tatewari – Luxury Spa at Villa La Estancia Residences

Make friends

The large and thriving expat community that can be found in Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta is a great bonus; you can make plenty of friends when you take part in activities such as the regular ArtWalk in Puerto Vallarta and Bucerias, dance lessons, local writers groups, language schools for Spanish classes and other foreign languages, farmers markets and more. Getting involved in charitable work is also a thriving pastime of many snowbirds in Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta.

Medical Tourism

Private healthcare is one of those luxuries that is more affordable in Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta, and as a result many people come to Mexico’s Pacific coast to have nose jobs, tummy tucks, teeth whitening and even hair transplants or hip replacements. Imagine arriving for winter and returning home for the summer a new you!

Connectivity

United Airlines, Air Canada, WestJet, Delta and other major airlines all have flights which land at the Puerto Vallarta International airport which is less than half an hour from Villa La Estancia Residences. There are also plenty of budget airlines whose flights land in Puerto Vallarta. So not only are you able to enjoy a warm winter here, your friends and family can visit you with relative ease. Just be sure to tell them when you want some time to enjoy your property in peace!

If you would like more information about purchasing real estate in Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta to become a true blue snowbird, click here for more expert advice.