Recently the Mayor of Puerto Vallarta, Javier Bravo donated a total sum of one million pesos in order to support the finishing phases of the remodeling that is taking place at the Guadalupe church crown. This structural remodeling is an integral part of the revitalization program of the downtown area. The Mayor stated that it was essential to remodel this church because it served as an iconic monument of Puerto Vallarta. The church has been a distinguishable monument of Puerto Vallarta which has also been recognized internationally. For this venture Javier Bravo had the collaborated efforts of the government officials and also the members of local tourist associations.
The Mayor also reported that the Guadalupe Church has served as one of the main tourist attractions for years. Not only has this church gained monumental popularity over the years, it is also one of the most beautiful sights to behold in Puerto Vallarta. Hence, it has been both the timeless beauty and also the momentous popularity of the church that has propelled the government to take active steps in remodeling it.
Carlos Terres is in charge of the entire revitalization program and often mentions details of his work. He has made the reconstruction of the Church carefully and beautifully. He has also used a base made of synthetic stone which is now applied to the stainless steel structure of the Church.
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The following blog entry is from PVRPV concierge department
Several nights a week, on the Malecon in downtown Puerto Vallarta, tourists can be found gathered staring straight up to a pole high above the malecon. They are staring up at 5 men atop a pole, spinning fearlessly by foot, to the ground.ThePapantla Voladores, a Totonaco prehispanic rite is performed nightly by dancers for the enjoyment and education of tourists (and generous tips if you will). Originally these dances were performed to ask the gods for plentiful rain that will make the land fertile.
To accomplish this feat, it is necessary to find a tree trunk or in this case a tall steel pole.Wood pieces are added to form a cross, a pivot (to fix the cross and let it spin), a ladder and a little base. At the end of each point of the cross a rope is tied up to hold the dancers which symbolize the 4 cardinal points.
At the top of the pole about 12 meters high over a little base the caporal is located.His role is to play a flute (pipe), and a drum.He is also the leader of the ritual.
The voladores climb to the top of the pole, and with a predetermined sign, each dancer dresses as a bird and winds ropes around the pole and then leaps off into the air. As the ropes unwind, they descend slowly to the ground, they spin 13 times (multiply for 4 voladores) for a total of 52. Those are the years that made an Indian cycle.
Know also as the dance of the flier men, this ritual is performed in Puerto Vallarta city with music as entertainment for tourists at the Malecon where Morelos Street joins to the Malecon, next to the Sea horse sculpture.
Take some time to watch this education and entertaining ritual while you’re in Puerto Vallarta.You will be amazed at the skill. More info:
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Varias noches a la semana, en el Malecón en el centro de Puerto Vallarta, los turistas se pueden encontrar reunidos mirando hacia arriba un poste alto por encima del Malecón. Fijan su mirada en 5 hombres en la cima de un poste, girando sin temor hilados por un pie, hacia la tierra. El rito prehispánico Totonaco de Los Voladores de Papantla, es realizado por las noches por bailarines para el disfrute y la educación de los turistas (y por las generosas propinas, cabe decir). Originalmente, estas danzas eran realizadas con el fin de pedir a los dioses, lluvia abundante para que hiciera a la tierra fértil.
En la parte superior del poste a unos 12 metros de altura sobre una pequeña base se encuentra el caporal. El papel que desempeña es el tocar una flauta (tubo), y un tambor. También es el líder del ritual.
Los Voladores escalan hacia la cima del poste, cada bailarín se viste como un pájaro y enreda cuerdas alrededor del polo para luego saltar hacia el aire, con un determinado signo. Mientras las cuerdas se desatan, descienden lentamente hasta el suelo, giran 13 veces (multiplicada por 4 voladores) para un total de 52. Esos son los años que comprende un ciclo Indígena.
Conocida también como la danza de los hombres voladores, este ritual se lleva a cabo en la ciudad de Puerto Vallarta, con música para el entretenimiento de los turistas en el Malecón donde la Calle Morelos se el Malecón, junto a la escultura del Caballito de Mar.
Tómese su tiempo para observar este ritual educativo y de entretenimiento al mismo tiempo que está en Puerto Vallarta. Usted se sorprenderá de la habilidad. Más información:
