The Durango-Mazatlán Highway Expected to Open in 2012

Recently, Dionisio Pérez Jácome, Mexico’s Communications and Transportation Secretary, said that the new Durango-Mazatlán highway is “80% completed” and “on schedule to be opened in the second half of next year” (2012) (Milenio online, 15 July 2011).

A new 1.2 billion dollar highway between Durango and Mazatlán, with four-lanes stretching across 230 kilometers, will greatly reduce the travel time between the two cities. It's a missing piece that will make the current 5 hour-long journey, much faster, easier and efficient.

Whale Watching On Way Towards the Marieta Islands

Here is a fun video that will show you some of the sites to see (like whales) from the boats that go to Marieta Islands in Banderas Bay, Mexico.

XVII Festival Gourmet International - Riviera Nayarit

Photo of Chef Thierry Blouet, Chef Heinz Reize, Chef Roland Menetrey of the Gourment Festival Committee

This November 10-20, 2011 you'll be able to get inspired by attending high-class culinary events in the settings of luxurious partner hotels at the XVII Festival Gourmet International. At the event, to be hosted and attended by passionate guests, you'll be able to enjoy a wide variety of restaurants and event locations in Riviera Nayarit. Over thirty guest chefs from around the world, all reknowned in the international gourmet scene, will be there to delight guests with innovative, imaginative and truly exclusive cuisine.

Click here to get the inside scoop on the event.