Mexico’s federal environmental prosecutor has ordered the temporary closure of two brick-making operations in Puerto Vallarta after inspectors found the works threatening a nesting area for the rare casquito turtle (Kinosternon vogti), a species found only along the Jalisco and Nayarit coast. On May 12, 2026, PROFEPA inspectors visited two properties where they observed land-use … Read more
Puerto Vallarta’s international airport is rebounding strongly from the passenger dip that followed February’s security alerts, and the destination is adding eight new routes in 2026 to rebuild connectivity. Airport administrator Omar Gildardo Torres Grajeda told the Consejo Consultivo 2026 that March saw only a 0.4% drop in seats, while the October-to-May winter season is … Read more
The Puerto Vallarta City Council has approved the recipients of the 2026 Premio Vallarta, the city’s highest civic honors recognizing individuals and organizations that have shaped the municipality’s culture, education, environment, and public life. The formal presentation will take place on May 31 at the Teatro al Aire Libre Aquiles Serdan, coinciding with the city’s … Read more
Puerto Vallarta’s Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport is entering the final phase of its Terminal 2 expansion, with the first six contact gates scheduled to open in December 2026. Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico (GAP), the airport operator, confirmed that the new terminal represents an investment of 9.2 billion pesos and is designed by renowned architect … Read more
Puerto Vallarta will unlock its historical memory on Friday, May 29, with a free public event titled Puerto: Archivo y Memoria, featuring unpublished documents, photographs, maps, and plans rescued by the Municipal Archive. Held at 6:00 p.m. in the central courtyard of the Municipal Palace, the evening is part of the city’s 108th anniversary as … Read more
Puerto Vallarta is rolling out the red carpet for the television industry as filming begins on Mujeres Valientes, a new 20-episode series spotlighting female empowerment. Mayor Luis Ernesto Munguía González joined the production crew for the official clapboard ceremony this week, welcoming the team and underscoring the project’s value for tourism promotion. The series will … Read more
Puerto Vallarta officials met with Canadian Embassy representatives on May 15, 2026, to align emergency-response and visitor-safety protocols ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The coordination session signals the city’s commitment to keeping the destination prepared as international visitor numbers are expected to surge during the tournament. Mayor Luis Ernesto Munguía González hosted Laura … Read more
The Michelin Guide Mexico 2026 awards ceremony will take place in Guadalajara on May 20, 2026, marking the first time restaurants in Jalisco, including Puerto Vallarta, are eligible for Michelin Stars and Bib Gourmand distinctions. The expansion adds Jalisco, Puebla, and Yucatán to the prestigious guide, which already covers Mexico City, Oaxaca, and Baja California. … Read more
The rebuilt La Desembocada Bridge officially opened on Thursday, May 14, 2026, restoring a critical section of State Highway 544 that connects Puerto Vallarta with inland Jalisco communities and the route to Guadalajara. The new structure, measuring more than 100 meters in length, replaces a bridge that was severely damaged following a February 22 incident. … Read more
Eight restaurants across Nayarit have earned placement in the Guía México Gastronómico 2026, one of the country’s most influential dining selections. Curated by Culinaria Mexicana and a panel of industry experts, the annual guide recognizes top restaurants nationwide based on consistency, culinary concept, technique, and identity. The recognized establishments span the Riviera Nayarit coast and … Read more
The Mayto Sea Turtle Camp has delivered its strongest conservation season on record, collecting 1,575 nests between May 1, 2025, and April 30, 2026, on the remote Cabo Corrientes coast south of Puerto Vallarta. The figure marks a 21-year high for the volunteer-driven project and includes record counts for both Olive Ridley and leatherback turtles. … Read more
Mexico’s Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (SMN) has released its official outlook for the 2026 Pacific cyclone season, predicting above-average activity that could affect Puerto Vallarta and the broader Banderas Bay region. Running from May 15 through November 30, the season forecast calls for 18 to 21 named tropical cyclones in the Eastern Pacific basin. Of those, … Read more
