¿Que hacer en Puerto Vallarta?

Mi  top 5 De actividades por hacer en Puerto Vallarta; estas  son algunas  recomendaciones muy personales para intentar en tu proxima visita:

Conoce Un pueblo: A diferencia De otros puertos como Cancún y Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta es un curioso Caso inesperado de  Destino Turistico, Podrás encontrar en la parte Centro numerosas viviendas hechas de teja y  con fachadas muy tradicionales de este pueblo, por lo que mi primera recomendacion, es  conocer la ciudad, los callejones que se abren paso entre brechas .

Playas que conquistan; Aún cuando en la parte de Nayarit y  mas al sur  de la  bshía de Banderas encontramos playas  mejores y mas  tranquilas, el centro de esta ciudad  y la zona hotelera norte, nos ofrece toda una variedad de playas de libre acceso a las que podemos llegar  a disfrutar sin ningún problema.

Vive una Aventura: El Grandioso contraste que nos ofrecen el mar y las montañas  de este puerto Mexicano nos permite intentar un sin numero de actividades entre las que destacan; el Rappel, Tirolesas, Cuatrimotos, hiking, Cabalgata, y muchas  actividades acuaticas entre las que destacan la pezca, la exploracion de islas o el buceo;  no pierdas oportunidad de intentar alguna.

Siente su Sabor: La cocina Mexicana en general es grandiosa, si a esto agregamos el toque internacional,  o en otro nivel el toque casero, podemos ubicar a Puerto Vallarta como el paraíso gastronomico del pacifico, desde el mas basico hasta el gourmet, los platillos que degustarás, te enamorarán.

Noches de Fiesta: La alegría del destino se abre paso como una avenida intemrinable de luces y musica, Encontraras  una gran variedad de sitios que te permitirán alegrar tus  noches y la de tus acompañantes  siempre  todo con medida, Es un destino de diversidad y así mismo se comporta como tal.

PUERTO VALLARTA ES  PARA TODOS.

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Yokoi Kenji y Carlos Kasuga.

Los discursos motivacionales o para estimular el Éxito empresarial no son a titulo muy personal de mi completo agrado me parecen mas bien de doble intención y muchas veces falsos y de oportunistas, sin embargo es importante ser abierto a escuchar y compartir cualquier tipo de experiencias que sirvan para  alimentar el espíritu de liderazgo y que nos ayuden a adquirir una ideología  de competitividad.

Estos dos casos son muy particulares y me llaman la atención por intentar reflejar y contrastar la cultura Latina y la Nipona, El primero Es Yokoi Kenji nacido en Colombia y Educado en Japón y su país natal.

Centrados en el análisis del contraste de estas dos culturas, otro caso que me llama la atención es uno mas local, su nombre es carlos Kasuga, conferencista  y un notable en el sector  empresarial Mexicano.

Espero vean los videos y rescaten lo que realmente vale la pena de ellos y no dejen de compartir la información

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Sculptures of #PuertoVallarta

One of the highlights of the Malecón is the bronze sculptures located along this Oceanside boardwalk. The Bay of Banderas provides a brilliant backdrop for these works of art. The sculptures are the creation of various sculptors from across the globe. Though these sculptures appear impenetrable to the elements, a few pieces fell victim the whim of Hurricane Kenna in October 2002, but have been restored to their pre-hurricane magnificence.

For the purpose of this article we will start our tour from Hotel Rosita

The first sculpture you will find is located in front of Hotel Rosita. It is entitled "The Millenium" and was created by sculptor Mathis Lídice. It was dedicated November 2001 and symbolizes the passage of time through the millenniums. The lower portion suggests the millennium before Christ, linked by life that evolved from the sea with different symbols of Christ appearing farther up. The fist millennium is represented by Charlemagne; the Aztec king Nezahualcoyoti evoke the second millennium and finally the third millennium is symbolized by a woman holding a dove.

The two couples enjoying the view of the city is aptly entitled "La Nostalgia," inspired by the romance between the artist Ramiz Barquet and his wife. This is the same spot where the couple came to enjoy the beautiful sunsets of Puerto Vallarta. The sculpture has been enjoying the magnificent Puerto Vallarta sunsets since 1984. Barquet was born and raised in Mexico City and later studied in Montreal, Canada. He first began his career working with wood, stone and marble until he discovered his now favored material, bronze. Barquet is the most prolific contributor of public art in Puerto Vallarta, his adopted home.

The Sutil Comepiedras; by the sculptor, Jonas Gutierrez, this is an interesting piece. Standing at a height of about 7.8 feet (2.4 meters) and the combination of materials such as bronze and obsidian, give substance and depth to this original sculpture.

Next sculpture you will encounter is "Naturaleza como Madre", Nature as Mother, buy sculptor Tapatio Adrian Reynoso. The work depicts a spiraling wave on a snail and represents the cycle of life and death.

The whimsical sea inspired high back chairs are the work of Guadalajara native Alejandro Colunga. This installation made its debut on the Malecón in 1997. One chair is crowned by an octopus and another by what may be a seahorse. One of the original chairs surrendered to the forces of Hurricane Kenna and was replaced with a stunning replacement that appropriately pays homage to the strength of the sea. Colungna studied various subjects in the university, but he is a self-taught artist.

You will often see performance artists in the area and the public enjoying the mystical seating created by "La Rotunda del Mar." Besides the Malecón you can find Colunga's work throughout Mexico, the US, Europe and South America.

At first glance the next work is simply a ladder covered with tourists. After closer inspection you will notice it is a ladder with two bronze children climbing up it with a figure, presumed to be their mother, calling to them from the ground. The sculpture appeared in 1990 and generated much controversy. It was created by Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante entitled "In Search of Reason".

Rafel Zamarripa's "Caballeo del Mar" ("The Seahorse") has become the calling card of Puerto Vallarta. It is a 9' high bronze statue featuring a naked boy riding this larger than life sea creature. The sculpture is found in front of No Name Café, voted the home of "the best ribs in Puerto Vallarta" by the according to widely published press. If you need to take a rest after your stroll down the Malecón the No Name Café is a great choice, not only for the ribs, but because it is air conditioned. The original seahorse sculpture was located at the end of Los Muertos beach, but ended up in the bay after Hurricane Kenna. Zamarripa was commissioned to create the replica you see now.

Italian artist Carlos Esprino is the sculptor behind "Triton and Nereida", two mermaid lovers forever reaching for each other. The sculpture took its place on the Malecón in 1990. Originally Triton was to hold a trident in his hand, but to this day its location is a mystery. Triton is the son of Neptune. His partner, Nereida, is the daughter of Doris and Nereo. You can find more of Espinos work throughout Mexico and abroad; he has created pieces of various sizes, from table top displays to grand statues.

"The Friendship Fountain", the only fountain on the Malecón, was created by California sculptor James "Bud" Bottoms. It was a gift to Puerto Vallarta in 1987 from Santa Barbara, our sister city. The three dolphins represent the two cities and the friendship that unites them. One dolphin looks toward the city, one towards the sea, and one toward the sky. Bottoms has created similar fountains that can be found in Santa Barbara, Japan and Russia. The sculptor feels a deep empathy with the creatures of the sea and believes that we can learn from dolphins and whales that live joyously and harmoniously within their environment.

After the fountain you can make your way to the recently restored "Aquiles Serdán Ampitheatre", also know as "Los Arcos". If you find yourself here at night you will likely see some variety of public performance: the municipal band, folkloric dancers and even clowns. Local vendors have anything you need to quench your thirst or your sweet tooth during the performances.

The 14th of January, 2011 was when the most recent sculpture was installed ("The Good Fortune Unicorn")Artist, Anibal Riebeling created this piece in bronze and wax. The intention is that this piece brings good luck for locals and visitors.

So there is quite a collection of beautiful public artwork along this boardwalk walkway, untouched by spray paint, as you can see in the photos below. In fact, the amount of top-notch art on public display makes the town outstanding among tourist destinations in Mexico. During the day and into the early evening one can also find local artists painting and displaying their watercolors for sale.



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Magical Towns of Jalisco

Mexico is made up of fascinating and epic historical episodes, vibrant traditions, surprising customs and delightful natural settings that, when brought together into one place, take the shape of a Pueblo Mágico, or “Magical town”, the spaces that safeguard the essence of a whole country, protected by the warmth of its people.

In these picturesque corners, tradition and culture stroll through the streets in the form of typical dishes, handicrafts, rituals, archeological sites and music, which are enjoyed with a zealously-protected everydayness. In one of these small towns or villages you can get to know first hand the architectural, cultural and artistic gems the beauty of which will help you to understand more deeply Mexican ways.

Cobbled streets, ancient churches, beautiful houses with red-tiled roofs and white walls, run-down buildings, women with embroidered skirts and shawls and men returning from their day’s work in the fields, are just some of the marvelous sights you can appreciate on your tour of one of the Pueblos that safeguard the magic of Mexico.

Practically every single state in the country boasts at least one such space in which time moves more slowly and the face of the Mexican essence remains intact, meaning you should not miss the opportunity to visit one of them and let yourself be enchanted by the soft winds and the sheltering skies.

 TEQUILA

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The history of this town is closely knit to the liquor that has the same name and that is popular throughout the entire world. Tequila, the Mexican name most foreigners are familiar with. Tequila sits on the skirt of the Tequila Volcano, at nearly 10,000 feet from sea level and enjoys a warm climate year round with rain fall during summer and fall.

The dozens of distilleries are Tequilas main attraction for one can visit them and observe the process of elaboration of this spirit. There is a small museum at the Tequila Sauza distillery that shows the history of this house. Casa Cuervo has impressive installations with guided visits every day. The Hacienda San Martin of the XVII century, is one of the most beautiful Haciendas of the state and possesses grand architectural characteristics like its portal, fountains and a most beautiful chapel cupola that are a delight to see.

From the top of the majestic Tequila Volcano one can see the Tequila and Matitlan valleys and the fractured geology of the gully and an interminable horizon of agaves.

You can go up by foot, car, horse or mountain bike, depending on your taste. The path takes you through an wonderful oak forest until the famous “tetilla” remembrance of the active volcano. The winds speed wil let you know when you have reached the pinnacle and you will be in awe with the 180° views.

Fifteen minutes from Tequila in the gully a breath of humid vegetation seduces its visitors.  Going into this huge natural throat that descends between bird songs and a great variety of plants you will find the water fall Los Azules, with its pristine water and its 98 feet fall, is nothing but a great experience.

TAPALPA

Embraced by the great Sierra Madre Occidental in the state of Jalisco, is the “Land of color” among pine and oak forests, crystal clear streams and rock formations.

Tapalpa is a popular destination for tourists looking for a taste of old Mexico. This historical town is best known for its community fountains and architectural attractions like the San Antonio Parish Church, the Purisima Chapel, the Temple of Nuestra Señora de la Merced and the Temple of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.

The community fountains, known locally as pilas, are still used by the town’s inhabitants as a source of water and have retained their original names of De las Culebras (The Snakes'), Del Tecolote (The Owl's), Del Perro (The Dog's) and La Colorada (The Red One). At the center of the town you will find the San Antonio Parish Church, a neo-classical structure that was built out of brick by the Franciscans in 1650. What’s most impressive about the church I the precision and leveling achieved by the Franciscans while using brick as the primary building material.

Tapalpa is also the source of one of Jalisco’s most famous dishes, borrego al pastor, which is still especially famous in Tapalpa because it inhabitants continue to cook it in the traditional style. This regional specialty involves cooking a whole lamb in white wine, bay leaf, onion, garlic and peppers.

The Pueblos Magicos program identifies towns that reflect “the culture of Mexico” through attributes like architecture, traditions, customs, music, gastronomy, festivities and handcrafts. There are currently 52 destinations throughout Mexico that have earned the Pueblos Magicos classification.

MAZAMITLA

On the heights of the Sierra del Tigre, the fog creeping is Mazamitla. Place the fresh aroma of fruit trees and the open hospitality of the people seduces the visitor, who will find the true spirit of this people in its cobbled streets and whitewashed houses with tile roofs, peaceful countryside in the middle of the forest and ideal sites for the adventure. Mazamitla magical town, located south of the state of Jalisco to 122 km from the city of Guadalajara Jalisco Mexico. This beautiful mountain town, wrapped in a huge blanket of forests and streams with a fresh annual temperature of around 21 ° C, and has all the amenities to make your visit an experience to remember.

Sheltered by beautiful forests and streams, this Magic Town of the south of Jalisco is called by many as the Mexican Switzerland.

Parrish of San Cristóbal, of eclectic style with influences of the Eastern influence s, is the architectonic emblem of this municipality.

The beautiful viewpoint el Cerro del Tigre; the fresh natural environment of Jardín Encantado (Enchanted Garden) with a waterfall of 35 meters; and the beautiful forest of the Municipal Park La Zanja, are the places charming the visitors in their tour through Mazamitla.

SAN SEBASTIAN

Tucked away in the hills of the Sierra Madre lies the historic town of San Sebastián del Oeste. Founded over 400 years ago as the mining capital of New Spain, this picturesque town is a living example of colonial México.

Its attractions such as the imposing Cerro de la Bufa, its historic buildings as the Hacienda Jalisco and La Quinta, the church of San Sebastian and consistorial portal.

Just a short distance from the busy beaches of Puerto Vallarta, San Sebastián is nestled amongst the pines trees, 4600 feet up in the Sierra.

An upcoming UNESCO World Heritage Site, San Sebastián is a secluded paradise that has been preserved through the centuries.

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Exitos Mercadologicos de ayer.

Caso 1: Never say no to Panda.

Campaña publicitaria de 2010 Creada por Elephant Cairo Ganadora de un León de plata en Canes. Resultado de Creatividad y Arriesgada Vision de la marca, Panda Cheese.

Caso 2: Crazy Frog.

personaje animado que surge para una campaña de ringtones a mediados de 2001, Axel F un remix basado en el tono de llamada es lanzado en 2005 y fue considerado el exito del año, crazy frog es objeto de censura y acusado de publicidad inapropiada en Europa y Australia.

Caso 3: The Blair Witch Project.

 Pioneros del Marketing viral en Cine, con publicaciones fake en periodicos informando desapariciones y notas en sitios web, prepararon en el verano de 1999 la llegada a la pantalla grande de un documental preparado de bajo presupuesto que resultó en un Exito taquillero arrasando en su estreno. “The Blair Witch Project (El Proyecto de la Bruja de Blair)” la duda si es real aún persiste.

Caso 4: Livestrong:

Insignia de fuerza, moda y  responsabilidad social, En 2004 las pulseras amarillas de Silicona, con la leyenda Livestrong son distribuidas y fabircadas por Nike, su objetivo; recolectar fondos para investigación y prevención del cancer, Surgieron innumerables imitaciones que deformaron el obejtivo promocionado, Lance  Armstrong fundó Livestrong en 1997 tras superar un cáncer testicular en 1996, recientemente en una entrevista con Oprah Winfrey aceptó haber utilizado sustancias prohibidas durante los años en los que compitió y ganó los siete títulos del Tour de Francia (1999-2005).

Caso 5: Forrest Gump.

Un fulminante golpe de psicología  empatía y aspiracionalismo positivo es lo que ha permitido que esta adaptación literaria al celuloide se encuentre en las preferencias motivacionales de muchos, el paradigma de la inocencia  recompensada ha llegado a ser mas rentable de lo que se imaginaba trascendiendo a la incursión en los negocios. 

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Sunset Puerto Vallarta

One of the most Exciting and amazing Natural shows you have to live in  a Beautiful Mexican city is, to watch the sunset, Puerto Vallarta more than another Beach destination is the place where you can  get memories you will never forget.

"Puerto Vallarta has the perfect View"

Every  moment lived at Vallarta, means one special  adventure in your life, one chance to experience the real show of the sun, sand and sea,  in contrast with the mountains.

"Find in Puerto Vallarta the best Choice to Enjoy an amazing sunset in Mexico"

"You Live Puerto Vallarta More than once"

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San Sebastian del Oeste

Con un aroma a Café y tierra mojada, se presenta tranquilo y majestuoso uno de los lugares que no debes dejar de visitar en el estado de jalisco, Aproximadamente a hora y media de Puerto Vallarta se encuentra San Sebastian del Oeste, un lugar merecedor del titulo de pueblo mágico por lo que en el respiras, vives y sueñas.

Un Pueblo Mágico es una localidad que tiene atributos simbólicos, leyendas, historia, hechos trascendentes, cotidianidad, en fin MAGIA que emana en cada una de sus manifestaciones socio – culturales.

Visita este solitario poblado que alberga en su interior la grandeza de las épocas de bonanza, debido a la explotación de sus vetas, pero que conserva el encanto de la provincia y abundantes paisajes naturales que sorprenden a cualquier viajero.

Si eres amante de los dulces mexicanos, los rollos de guayaba y las cajetas de sabores que se elaboran en este Pueblo Mágico te van a encantar.

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