The daily menu offers an interesting combination of choices including the innovative bistro menu, where three courses are served for one very reasonable  price. In addition, over 350 labels (YES!  350!)  of fine wines and other aperitifs are available in a relaxed atmosphere where the service is always personal and professional.

First, lets look at the building and the rooms and the views! With artful décor in its outdoor and indoor settings, I have seen this restaurant grow and expand plenty over the last 10 years since I have been coming here.   The outdoor partition makes for a very intimate and lush ambiance, with lighted trees covering almost every inch of the ground, dangling white orchards that occasionally drop in your lap, and violinists that treat you to a private song. Try the flower pot salad and the prawn and seasonal pumpkin cream soup.

With the momentum of the vanguard and the renovation P’yote Lounge arrives to Café des Artistes. A new concept of artistic origins and ancestries created under the inspiration of the artistic communion of the famous designer Cristina Cobalin and Studio 3.14.

His name comes from indigenous shamanic traditions of healing and spiritual, with a ritual that starts from the crop and ends as a tool for the soul and the body. Hicuri is “the window through which man comes in contact with the universe.”

Every corner of our new P’yote Lounge is an expression of life and art huichol, from its structure and furniture to the mystical snack menu, centerpieces and mezcal that wrap you in a ritual of pleasure.From crafted drinks to mouth watering tapas and to share plates, it's a perfect way to start your evening.

Within, it is worth mentioning that P´yote Lounge customers will be able to transport to the Huichol world to appreciate the masterpiece that houses, “Tatei Aramara”, muse for the creation of the most beautiful waterfront of Mexico, the waterfront of Puerto Vallarta.

Thierry Blouet, chef owner of Café des Artistes, was – as they say – born to the business. His paternal grandfather, Max Blouet, spent 30 years as General Manager of the ultra-elegant George V in Paris. Chef Blouet was born in Puerto Rico, in 1964, and his French parents educated him in France and Mexico where haute cuisine is an integral ingredient of the good life.

An extremely visual chef, his dishes are sensual compositions. In addition to colors that enliven the visual, there’s a harmony of aromas that tempt the nostrils, subtle textures that excite the mouth feel and concentrated flavors that enhance the taste. No one will argue with you; this is the best and most romantic restaurant in all of Puerto Vallarta.  They have too many awards to name here, but just read the reviews. Four and Five stars from everyone.

In Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay there are few long-awaited and memorable events, the Vallartenses and visitors stand waiting. It is part of the region’s history from conception of the festival in the hands of Chef Thierry Blouet of Café des Artistes, Heinz Reize and Chef Roland Menetrey and is an excellent gastronomy window, where every year discusses important issues of current gastronomy area, such as biodiversity, identity and sustainability in the kitchen.

So then, verbena, wining and dining make their way to events, that no one who has good taste, can miss.

It is important to note that most events require reservations and prepayment. For sales and information make contact: 2223228, ext 120. This “Gourmet Festival 2012″ is for all our guests, we hope to experience the joy and ecstasy of taste in the “Gourmet Tradition of Puerto Vallarta”: Café des Artistes!

Rainy season, its various climatic characteristics and geographic distribution make of Puerto Vallarta its most lush and festive season.

In PV, rainy season generally means nice sunny mornings with the clouds moving in mid afternoon, and a cooling rain by 4 or 5pm, usually lasting no more than an hour or so. Everything is washed clean, the dust settles, the air freshens, and then we await a beautiful sunset. And if we get a storm after sunset, words can’t describe how magnificent the light show is over the ocean. Free entertainment, right?!

The Sierra Madre Mountain range surrounds the Pacific coast and protects Bahia de Banderas, enabling nature and diverse biodiversity to surface in an almost rhythmic process throughout the year, summer being its biggest boom.

Vallarta’s first indication of summer is the sudden appearance of increased precipitation, which leads to abundance, hope, joy and beauty.

“veranum tempus” meaning summer in Latin bears great meaning. Summer in Puerto Vallarta signifies ‘life’. No need for dictionaries or scientific research of any kind; simply look around you: thousands of trees and bushes have blossomed to an ever-lush shade of green, butterflies roam freely, listen to the chirping of the hundreds of birds and critters out there.

Beaches South of Puerto Vallarta

• Playa Gemelas - an undeveloped beach just North of the mouth of the Mismaloya river. The beach lies close to Los Arcos Marine Natural Area and can be used for access to the park from shore.
• Playa Mismaloya - at the mouth of the Mismaloya River. The beach was featured in several scenes from Night of the Iguana and the main set was located on hillside to the South of the beach. The beach is developed with a number of restaurants. (if you make it to Mismaloya, you MUST check out the hidden waterfalls and springs in the Jungle!!)