The Iguana Serves Up Signature Flavors for Restaurant Week

The Iguana Serves Up Signature Flavors for Restaurant Week

Puerto Vallarta’s anticipated Restaurant Week is returning May 15 – June 10 to the delight of gastronomes from all around the globe! One of the city’s most exciting annual epicurean events since launching 15 years ago, this year’s foodie feast features 62 participating restaurants, including Casa Kimberly’s very own The Iguana Restaurant. Representing the best in local and international flavors, the Iguana will showcase a gourmet, prix fixe three-course menu, featuring three appetizers or salads, three entrees, and three desserts. APPETIZERS & SALADS Sopa de Jaiba y Camarón | Shrimp and Crab Soup Ensalada Verde | Green Salad Lechugas mixtas,...

Four Fun Festivals to Enjoy this Spring

Four Fun Festivals to Enjoy this Spring

As spring heats up in Puerto Vallarta, the city and surrounding towns enjoy a number of festivals and events that appeal to all kinds of visitors. Here are four that represent a few of the best in sports, music and food. 2019 Jaguar Polo Cup (April 25 – 28) — The Riviera Nayarit’s polo season will conclude with a four-day event leading up to the final match of the season at La Patrona Polo & Equestrian Club in San Pancho. In addition to the exciting tournament, the festivities will include culinary tastings, live music, polo classes and a movie night....

Riverfest Floats into Puerto Vallarta

Riverfest Floats into Puerto Vallarta

Get ready for some riverside fun this spring! The 8th Annual Riverfest is floating into Puerto Vallarta March 2 and 3. The entertainment-filled weekend will be held at El Rio BBQ and feature food and libations from El Rio BBQ, Barcelona Tapas and Pasta Fresca, as well as live music, raffles, and artisan exhibits all benefiting Pasitos de Luz, a local non-profit organization founded by mothers of disabled children. Beginning at 12:00 pm on Saturday, March 2, attendees will enjoy live music from Gecko Band, followed by Brimstone at 1:00 pm, Anna and The Others at 2:30 pm, The Texas...

Day Trip: Yelapa

Day Trip: Yelapa

Just south of Puerto Vallarta some of Mexico’s most beautiful beaches, many of which are only reached by boat, delight travelers in search of quiet, authentic, unspoiled coastlines.  Situated at the foot of the Sierra Madre mountains, Yelapa is one of those idyllic locales just 45 minutes from Puerto Vallarta (by boat). The word Yelapa means “place where waters become a pond or come together.” The crescent shape beach, nestled between jungle and sea, is largely unpopulated. An ideal beach to relax and soak up the sun, get an adrenaline rush from activities like paragliding and parasailing, or experience the...

Casa Kimberly Seduces Sweethearts with “Legendary Romance Package”

Casa Kimberly Seduces Sweethearts with “Legendary Romance Package”

As the most romantic month of the year quickly approaches, Casa Kimberly is preparing to seduces star-crossed sweethearts and longtime lovers with its “Legendary Romance Package.” To celebrate St. Valentine’s Day, our intimate inn is offering couples a chance to live and love like the hotel’s famous former residents, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. The passion-inducing package, which runs February 1-29, 2019, includes: A two-night stay in the luxurious Opal suite                            Round-trip airport transportation                            The Iguana Tequila Bar’s Specialty Margarita upon arrival                    Premium Tequila...

Vallarta Botanical Garden Tour and Culinary Adventure

Vallarta Botanical Garden Tour and Culinary Adventure

Calling culinary connoisseurs and nature enthusiasts: Vallarta Botanical Gardens, the fourth best garden in North America on USA Today’s 2018 ’10 Best’ list, is offering an all-inclusive tour that celebrates Mexico’s unique plants and authentic cuisine. The newly launched Botanical Delights Tourand Culinary Adventure begins with an introduction to a designated Vallarta Botanical Garden guide who has a wealth of knowledge about Mexico’s native flora and fauna. While winding along Vallarta’s south shore and up the Horcones Canyon to the world-famous Vallarta Botanical Garden garden trails, conservatories, and exhibits, the guide will share fascinating facts about the plants along the...

Casa Kimberly’s Caliente Cyber Monday Offer

Casa Kimberly’s Caliente Cyber Monday Offer

The most wonderful time of the year is almost here. And, with that comes Casa Kimberly’s best deal of the year — 40% off bookings, complimentary welcome drinks and daily deluxe continental breakfast. But, you’ve got to act fast; this offer is only valid on Cyber Monday, November 26, from 12am to 11:5pm CST. Reservations must be a minimum of three nights and take place between November 27, 2018 and May 31, 2019. Blackout dates, including December 24, 2018 – January 5, 2019, apply. Now’s the time to start planning that spring getaway south of the border so that come...

Live Like Hollywood Royalty with PrivateFly

Live Like Hollywood Royalty with PrivateFly

Ever dreamed of living like Hollywood royalty?  Flying private, sleeping in the one-time home Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton and enjoying the limitless luxuries of the ultimate five-star getaway? Casa Kimberly has partnered with PrivateFly, the leading digital private jet booking platform, to make those dreams come true…at least for a few days. This romantic, once-in-a-lifetime experience includes A three-night stay in the Elizabeth Taylor Suite Round-trip private jet travel to Puerto Vallarta A sunset champagne sail Spa treatments for two Five-star dining experiences and more The transportive trip begins with a leisurely check-in at PrivateFly’s exclusive lounge and a...

Celebrating the Charro

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Photo By: http://bit.ly/2CEkoCu Many Puerto Vallarta visitors are fascinated by the Charro and the sport of Charrería, so here’s a look at the history and cultural significance of this important figure and famous sport. Charro translates most directly to “cowboy;” however, Mexican Charros differ from the traditional ideas of American cowboys in their mannerisms, clothing style, etiquette and cultural role. The Charro has been a fixture in Mexican heritage since the Spanish Conquest. Ranchers would outfit their workers with distinctive clothing and horse-riding equipment to denote wealth and status. In 1810, it was the Charros who fought for Mexico’s freedom during...