Saftey News from the US Consul General on Puerto Vallarta
A few months ago there were some stories in the media claiming that there were some worrisome developments with regards to public security in Puerto Vallarta. They falsely attributed Kelly Trainor, the US Consular Agent here in Vallarta. I found this news release where the US Consul General sets the record straight… I thought it bore repeating:
NEWS RELEASE
U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL GUADALAJARA, MEXICO
Statement of Daniel F. Keller, U.S. Consul General to Guadalajara, concerning statements attributed to U.S. Consular Agent in Puerto Vallarta
Guadalajara, Jal., July 13, 2011—I am deeply disturbed by statements which appeared in a recent news report published by at least two news media organizations based in Puerto Vallarta under the headline, “Preocupa a Consulado Inseguridad en Puerto Vallarta.” (The Consulate is Worried about Insecurity in Puerto Vallarta – translation mine)
The statements, which are attributed secondhand to U.S. Consular Agent Sra. Kelly Trainor, are taken out of context and attribute to Ms. Trainor things she did not say. Moreover, the statements are made to falsely imply that the U.S. Consulate is concerned by the present security conditions in Puerto Vallarta.
The U.S. Consulate General has issued no advisories against travel to Puerto Vallarta and is not aware of any incidents that would have a significant impact on our current security assessment. The Consulate is prepared at all times to respond to legitimate inquiries from media representatives — which did not happen in this case, American citizens, and other interested parties. This specific report, regrettably, is irresponsible and does not meet the standards of professional journalism. (emphasis mine)
Here is that news release in Spanish:
COMUNICADO DE PRENSA
Consulado General de Estados Unidos
Guadalajara, México
Declaración del Cónsul General de EE.UU., Daniel Keller,
En Relación a Declaraciones Atribuidas a la
Agente Consular en Puerto Vallarta
Guadalajara, Jal., 13 de julio de 2011 — El Cónsul General de Estados Unidos en Guadalajara declaró que se encuentra profundamente perturbado por las declaraciones en un reciente informe aparecido en por lo menos un par de medios noticiosos, basados en Puerto Vallarta, bajo el titulo “Preocupa al Consulado Inseguridad en Puerto Vallarta”.
Dichas declaraciones, las cuales fueron hechas por un tercero, se atribuyeron a la Agente Consular en Puerto Vallarta, Sra. Kelly Trainor, las cuales están fuera de contexto, y le atribuyeron cosas que la Sra. Trainor no dijo. Aún más, las declaraciones implican falsamente que el Consulado está preocupado por las condiciones de seguridad actuales en Puerto Vallarta.
El Consulado General de los Estados Unidos en Guadalajara no ha emitido ningún aviso en contra de viajar a Puerto Vallarta. Y no está enterado de algún incidente que pueda tener un impacto significativo en nuestra evaluación actual de la seguridad en el puerto. El Consulado está siempre preparado para responder a preguntas legítimas de los representantes de los medios de comunicación — cosa que no pasó en este caso, así como de los ciudadanos estadunidenses, y de diferentes públicos interesados. Este reporte específico, lamentablemente, es irresponsable y no cumple con los estándares profesionales del periodismo.
Massive Price Drop in Playa Royale 1734!
Just a quick note to let you know that Playa Royale 1734 has just had a $50K USD price drop! Originally at $575,00 USD, this luxury beachfront condo is now just $525,000 USD, and the seller is still open to offers!
Huge price drop on Playa Royale 1734
This amazing condo is located at one of the best developments in Nuevo Vallarta, is located on the 7th floor, right in front of the beach, and comes with the full Paradise Village Social Membership… including discounts on Golf and food, and unlimited access to the El Tigre Sport and Racquet Club, plus access to the beach club and wet areas of the Hacienda Spa located in the El Tigre Club House. Have a look at Playa Royale 1734 and contact us with any questions!
Hard to Find 1 Bedroom Beachfront Condo for Sale in Nuevo Vallarta
Playa Royale by Paradise Village Beachfront Resort in Nuevo Vallarta
I have not made it any secret that I like Playa Royale. I personally feel that it is one of the best options available for a beach front condominium in the North Banderas Bay area, if not in all of Puerto Vallarta. It’s central location in Nuevo Vallarta means it is close enough to enjoy all that Old Town Puerto Vallarta has to offer but far enough away to enjoy the peace and quiet when you want it. It’s location also affords it a wider selection of restaurants and shopping as it is an easy drive from just about anywhere in the bay. And Playa Royale is extremely well built, with concrete and block construction throughout, US/Canadian spec plumbing and electrical installations, hotel grade door hardware, quality fixtures and heavy grade vinyl widows and sliding doors… this all adds up to a solid, well built condominium that is well suited to the harsh ocean front environment. Being in real estate, I see a lot of homes and condos. And being in Real Estate in Puerto Vallarta, I see a lot of Beach front condominiums for sale. I have seen what poor workmanship looks like in just a few years in a beachfront condo. In Nuevo Vallarta and Flamingos there are several examples of how not to build a condominium, but Playa Royale has been around for a few years now and has stood the test of time… and passed with flying colors! A lot of that has to do with the management team at Playa Royale. Playa Royale has an excellent management and maintenance staff that are always working to keep the facility in tip-top condition. Having quality people you can call on when you are having a problem with your condo is a huge bonus, especially if you are new to Mexico and don’t speak the language. Throw in the Paradise Village Social Membership, with discounts on g0lf at the El Tigre Club de Golf, unlimited access to the El Tigre Sport and Racquet Club, and discounts at Paradise Village shops an restaurants, and you have a combination not found anywhere else in the Banderas Bay.
Playa Royale 2201 beachront condo for sale in Nuevo Vallarta
So Playa Royale has a lot going for it. What Playa Royale does not have a lot of is one bedroom condominiums. Actually only eight each in towers 2 and 4, and none in tower 1. So it is rare to see a one bedroom condominium for sale in Playa Royale, and it is even more rare when that 1 bedroom condo is on the ocean front corner and enjoys the privileged views of the gardens, pools and beach of Nuevo Vallarta. Playa Royale 2201 is just such a condo and has just been listed for sale. If you are looking for a 1 bedroom condominium in the Nuevo Vallarta and Flamingos area, this is one condominium you must see. 2201 is being sold tastefully furnished, and fully turn key. Please click here for complete details on this Beachfront Condominium for Sale in Nuevo Vallarta.
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Cruise Ships in Puerto Vallarta
As the season gets in to full swing, it was nice to see the cruise ships back in town. This morning driving by the Puerto Vallarta Maritime terminal there were 3 cruise ship docked there, the Saphire Princess, the Otterdam by Holland America, and the Disney Wonder… complete with Donald Duck hanging off the back. I shot a couple of pics as I drove by (not very good ones, sorry… I was also driving at the time):
The Disney Wonder and the Holland America Otterdam
The Disney Wonder in Puerto Vallarta
I missed getting Donald Duck in the shot, I’ll get him next time and post it here!
Puerto Vallarta will co-host Pan American Games 2011
Puerto Vallarta has been officially chosen as the co-host to the 2011 Guadalajara Pan American Games.
For Mexico’s largest major sporting event to be held outside of Mexico City, Guadalajara (Mexic0′s second largest city) has been selected as the organizing city. Being located in one of the world’s largest natural bays, our home city of Puerto Vallarta will proudly co-host the Games with a number of outdoor sporting events.
The Pan American games are a multi-sport event that take place every 4 years, usually the year before the Olympic Games. Competitors from all nations of the Americas compete. The 2011 edition of the event, 1 year before the London 2012 Olympics, will take place during the month of October.
With our city being turned towards the Pacific Ocean, Puerto Vallarta is ideally located to host the Games’ beach and aquatic sporting events. These will be :
- Sailing
- Triathlon
- Open-water swimming
- Beach volleyball
With the international coverage that the Games will bring, Puerto Vallarta will be able to show-off it’s already world-renown attributes; it’s ocean, it’s water-sports, it’s beaches, it’s climate and it’s culture.
Infrastructure preparations are already underway at the “Augustin Flores” sports complex where a new 5,000 capacity beach volleyball stadium will be built. An oceanfront spectator route will be prepared for the open-swimming competition and the triathlon event will take place in the Puerto Vallarta Marina. The sailing competition will take place on the open-water further out into the bay.
This will be a great event for Puerto Vallarta and the locals are looking forward to being able to once again showcase their Paradise city.
