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JANUARY

• New Year's Day. national holiday
• Day of the Kings (Día de Reyes). This is the traditional gift giving day in the Mexican celebration of holidays when children receive toys and gifts in honor of the Three Kings' visit to the baby Jesus. The local charitable organization, the International Friendship Club, annually visits local hospitals and rural communities bringing truckloads of toys to local children.

FEBRUARY

• Regatta Action. Puerto Vallarta fills with sails as a series of regattas takes full advantage of the gentle breezes, clear skies and calm waters surrounding Puerto Vallarta

MARCH

• Puerto Vallarta Carnival (Feb or March depending). Party with masks, parade in the streets and a variety of activities and celebrations.

APRIL

• Spring Break / Holy Week (Mexico). Puerto Vallarta is at its peak occupancy during this pre-Easter Holy week, a time of national vacations and "spring break" from schools.
• Spring for Seniors Travelers (April-May). Senior Travelers are offered an extra special welcome to Puerto Vallarta during these spring months. The town puts together an extensive calendar of activities, concerts, events and excursions geared just for seniors. In addition, many shops and restaurants in town offer discounts just for those over-60 travelers enjoying Vallarta during springtime.
• The Copa Jalisco Golf Tournament. With participants from different places and taking place at Marina Vallarta Club de Golf, Paseo de la Marina.

MAY

• Fiestas de Mayo (All of May) Fair. Visitors can join the local residents in this spring celebration! It’s a traditional fair, complete with midway games attractions, livestock displays, exhibits, food, drinks and entertainment... a Puerto Vallarta tradition!

JUNE

• Sea Turtle Preservation Months (June to December). Summer fun and family vacation times occur when Puerto Vallarta is at its peak in terms of ecological preservation and protection. Children and adults can participate in Turtle Liberation ceremonies, held daily during the season at participating hotel beaches.

SEPTEMBER

• Independence Day. With the famed Independence eve celebration, taking place on the 15th. On this night, the central plaza is filled with revelers participating in the traditional grito, or Cry for Independence. The following day is a national holiday, celebrated by a parade through the center of town and continuing festivities.
• Charro Day. Charros (Mexican horsemen/women) parade through town in morning wearing traditional charro outfits which are beautifully decorated jackets, pants and sombreros. Their finely brushed horses are decked with their best equipment. Festivities continue throughout the day and evening at various charro rings, celebrations include bullfights, calf roping, food and dancing.

NOVEMBER

• Sailfish International Tournament. Held by the Puerto Vallarta Fishing Club (Club de Pesca de Puerto Vallarta., A.C.). A traditional fishing tournament since 1956.
• Fiestas Del Mar. Annual celebration of the sea. Sailing regattas, fishing tournament, boat show, gourmet-food festival and more.
• Gourmet Festival. Local and international chefs prepare special dishes in participating restaurants. Wine tasting and cooking classes.

DECEMBER

• Whale watching: Each winter season a growing number of travelers enjoy excursions to view the migrating Humpback whales in Puerto Vallarta. From December to April, these gentle giants can be seen breaching out of the water as parents instruct their baby calves in the ways of their watery world. Local eco-tour operators are licensed by the National Environmental Agency to assure respectful watching of these magnificent mammals.

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