Amapas Neighborhood Association
A Big Day for Giving Back In March 2025, the Amapas Neighborhood Association (ANA) proudly took part in the first-ever Hands-On Vallarta Volunteer Fair, held at the Joint Co-working Hotel. The event brought together over 20 local groups, giving residents a chance to connect with organizations that make a real difference in Puerto Vallarta. The […]
From Local Work to Worldwide Recognition The Amapas Neighborhood Association (ANA) never expected their local efforts to reach a global audience. But that changed when they were featured on Paco Ojeda’s popular shows, COFFEE & HEADLINES and THE SPOTLIGHT. For years, ANA has quietly worked to improve life in the Amapas neighborhood of Puerto Vallarta. […]
Puerto Vallarta’s Amapas (Abedul) Stairs have always been a well-used shortcut, but now they’re becoming something even more special. Thanks to a vibrant new project, “Amapas Ascent: Stairway Stories,” these stairs are turning into an outdoor art gallery. Led by local artist Danyol León—better known by his artistic name, Tamale Ringwald—this colorful transformation is about […]
The Day Everything Changed If you were in Puerto Vallarta on August 10, 2021, you probably remember it. That afternoon, a major landslide struck Calle Santa Barbara during excavation work for the Serena development. Thankfully, no one was hurt—but the damage was serious. Businesses shut down for months. Some neighbors have gone without water for […]
Local Groups Take Action First Before national leaders got involved, local organizations were already working hard to stop harmful development in Puerto Vallarta. The Conchas Chinas HOA partnered with Profeco and the Ecology Protection Agency to halt illegal construction in their area. Meanwhile, the Amapas Neighborhood Association (ANA) worked with PRODEUR, the Jalisco Attorney General’s […]
