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Puerto Vallarta: The City of Festivals
After Puerto Vallarta found its way onto the international tourism map following the publication of "The Night of the Iguana ", the city became a meeting place for artists, musicians and anyone seeking a cosmopolitan destination between the incredible natural beauty. As a result, many festivals have developed in Puerto Vallarta, celebrating everything from independent film to haute cuisine. Throughout the year, these events are to impressed visitors from around the world and add to the ability of Puerto Vallarta one of Mexico's major destinations.
Inspired by the legacy of director John Huston and his film, "The Night of the Iguana" in Puerto Vallarta Film Festival of the Americas brings together the best independent films and documentaries North and South each year. Similar to the Cannes and Sundance Film Festival of the Americas, Puerto Vallarta has more than a full week projections with the support of conferences, workshops and parties. The festival is held every year during the first or second week of November, immediately before the start of tourism peak season. Families visiting Puerto Vallarta with limited budget should consider traveling during this period, travel expenses are lower, the weather is beautiful and without doubt there is much to experience.
Families visiting Puerto Vallarta in the weeks before the start of the peak tourist season may also participate Festival in the city acclaimed Gourmet. For 14 years, the Puerto Vallarta Gourmet Festival has brought together some of the best chefs in the world and Mexico's finest fare has to offer. Often, Michelin star chefs collaborate with local restaurants to create unique menu inspired by the culture and landscape of Puerto Vallarta. Most of these dinners, along with cooking classes and wine tasting, open to the public. The Puerto Vallarta Gourmet Festival usually takes place during the second and third weeks of November, sometimes overlapping with those of Puerto Vallarta Film Festival of the Americas.
May Cultural Festival has become a prestigious tradition in Jalisco State of Mexico, reaching cities like Zapopan, La Barca, Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta. Although several of the performances take place holder in Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta offers a series of exhibitions and performances by international artists. Each year the festival honors a foreign country, welcoming the artists and musical performers representing each one of the best nation has to offer. The festival this year was dedicated to Germany and gave concerts of the Chamber Orchestra Stuttgart and gallery exhibitions of German artists up-and-coming. Although the timetable for next year's festival has not been announced, visitors will have the opportunity to experience the cultural sites of Puerto Vallarta, together with the best music and the art of another culture unique. May Cultural Festival takes place each year throughout May with most of the important events scheduled during the last two weeks.
Puerto Vallarta is also home to the world's newest festival contemporary art. Officially known as Puerto Vallarta: Contemporary Art, the festival is designed to bring together the work of Mexican and international artists. This year, the festival focused on artists from the United States and Mexico and featured panel discussions on such diverse topics as globalization, expanded borders and cultural identities of Mexican artists who work in the United States. Many of the artists featured in this year's festival showcased the work in prestigious venues as the Whitney Biennial and the Tate Modern in London. Puerto Vallarta: Contemporary Art plans to return next year on the last weekend of May with major exhibitions and special events.
The local art scene is held every year in November during the Festival of the Arts. During the last week of the month, almost all galleries Puerto Vallarta art design phase of the openings and events and art lovers welcome curious visitors alike. As much of the work on display owned by Mexican artists, including many residents of Puerto Vallarta, many artists are on hand at events to discuss trade with art lovers. Now in his 12th season, the Festival of the Arts is one of the best ways for tourists to experience the vibrant art scene in Puerto Vallarta. Best of all, Most events during the festival are free.
Although all the events listed here take place in either November or May, there is no shortage of similar events throughout the year in Puerto Vallarta. When posting incredible scenery of Puerto Vallarta and cosmopolitan style, not surprisingly, the best in the world visit the city every year. Arriving in Puerto Vallarta, plans to visit some of these festivals where you can interact with notable artists, chefs and filmmakers while enjoying the lush background one of the best destinations in Mexico.
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Justin Burch writes articles about travel in
Puerto Vallarta
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