Velas Vallarta - Press Room

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (February 26, 2019) – Beginning in March, Velas Vallarta will feature a new regional specialty each week as part of the resort's ongoing commitment to showcasing Mexican cuisine, culture and traditions. Running through October, the dishes will be inspired by all 31 states in Mexico. Highlights include Carne Tatemada (charred beef) Aguascalientes, Tlayudas (crispy tortilla, topped with refried beans, cheese, slaw, avocado and cilantro) from Oaxaca, Chile en Nogada (a poblano chile stuffed with dried fruits and nuts, covered in creamy walnut sauce and sprinkled with pomegranate seeds and parsley) from Puebla, and Fish Ceviche from Baja California Sur. In case you can't make it to Puerto Vallarta, the resort shares an easy to make at home version of its Fish Ceviche.

Fish Ceviche

1 ¾ lbs          Fish Filet, cubed into 1/2 inch pieces

¾ C               Lemon Juice

1                    White or Purple Onion, julienned sliced

3                    Medium Tomatoes, finely chopped

1                    Serrano Chile Pepper, finely chopped

1 bunch         Cilantro, finely chopped

1 T                 Salt

Pinch             Pepper

2                    Jalapeño Peppers, pickled

1 T                 Pickled Jalapeno Pepper Juice

• In a bowl, combine fish, onion, ½ teaspoon of salt, a pinch of pepper and lemon juice. Mix the ingredients and let sit in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
• After 30 minutes, take the fish out of the refrigerator, mix again and add a little more salt according to your taste.
• Add the cilantro, tomato, serrano pepper, jalapeno and jalapeno juice to the bowl. Mix the ingredients again and let rest a few more minutes so that the flavors meld.
• Serve with Ketchup, Seafood sauce, Huichol sauce, Mayonnaise and toast or crackers of your choosing.

Nightly rates at Velas Vallarta start at $144 per person per night, based on double occupancy. All-inclusive rates include suite accommodations, a la carte gourmet meals at a variety of specialty restaurants, premium branded beverages, 24-hour in-suite service, fitness center, taxes, gratuity and more. For reservations or more information, please call 1-888-407-4869 or visit https://www.velasvallarta.com. 

About Velas Vallarta:

Velas Vallarta is an all-inclusive family resort located on 10 oceanfront acres with lush gardens in Puerto Vallarta, walking distance of Marina Vallarta Golf Course, five minutes from Puerto Vallarta airport and just minutes from downtown Puerto Vallarta. Situated on the emerald waters of Banderas Bay, Velas Vallarta features 345 suites in three eight-story buildings, a high-tech Convention Center that can accommodate up to 700 people, three swimming pools, a rejuvenating spa along with spa cabins seaside, fitness center, multiple restaurants, and an inviting lounge with live music. Nightly theme dinners and local specialties are sure to please even the most discerning palate, and room service is available around the clock. When it comes to daytime and evening entertainment, guests can choose from an exciting and original array of activities and events, from Straw Mosaics, making piñatas and jewelry, yoga on the jetty to Mexican fiestas and casino nights. The Kids' Club also welcomes children under 13 with supervised activities like treasure hunt, face painting, sand castles to crafting with beads, allowing parents to indulge in a choice of exciting or relaxing pursuits like a game of golf, a variety of excursions or pampering at the spa. In addition, the resort was one of the first in the destination with a Green Globe certification, dating back to 2008. Puerto Vallarta features championship golf courses, world-class spas and magnificent beaches, not to mention various sports and activities up in the Sierra Madre Mountains. The possibilities for rest and relaxation, or fun and excitement, are endless. Velas Vallarta was built and is operated by Eduardo Vela Ruiz, founder and president of Velas Resorts, with brother Juan Vela, vice president of Velas Resorts, by his side.