Puerto Vallarta visitors looking for a Saturday-night dose of Mexican spectacle have a timely option tonight: Lucha Libre: El Santo Jr. is scheduled for Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the La Lija Cultural and Sports Center. The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board event listing describes the show as a one-night lucha libre presentation … Read more
Puerto Vallarta added another specialized tourism event to its 2026 calendar as the 5th Latin American Food Safety Congress was scheduled for July 15-16 at the Hilton Vallarta Riviera All Inclusive Resort. The Jalisco government said the congress was designed for the hotel, restaurant, catering and retail sectors, with international specialists sharing practical standards for … Read more
Jalisco has selected Puerto Vallarta as the Costa-region home for a new Regional Center for Autism and Intellectual Disability, bringing specialized services closer to families who now often travel to Guadalajara or other cities for evaluations and therapy. The project was confirmed after the Jalisco Congress unanimously approved a new state law for the care, … Read more
Puerto Vallarta’s Domósfera immersive dome will stay active as a family-friendly cultural attraction during the World Cup period, with state officials also looking for ways to keep the venue useful after the tournament. The Government of Jalisco says the Domósfera is opening Tuesday through Sunday from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm on days when the … Read more
Puerto Vallarta has been nominated in four categories for the 2026 Travvy Awards, adding another positive travel-industry signal for the destination as voting opens among U.S. travel advisors. The official tourism board says Puerto Vallarta is competing for Best Destination, Mexico, Best Culinary Destination, Mexico, Best Tourism Board, Mexico, and Best Travel Agent Academy Program. … Read more
Registration is open for Tuki Verano 2026, Puerto Vallarta’s municipal summer course for children, with a new Ixtapa site and a mix of sports, culture, recreation, and public-service workshops across the city. The program is organized by COMUDE Puerto Vallarta. According to the municipal release, it will run from July 20 to August 7, Monday … Read more
Construction is beginning on Puerto Vallarta’s Civil Hospital of the Coast, a teaching-hospital project designed to expand specialized healthcare access for the city and the wider Banderas Bay region. The project is part of Jalisco’s planned Network of Teaching Hospitals, a joint effort between the Government of Jalisco, the University of Guadalajara, and Hospital Civil … Read more
The Rancho Relaxo team won the headline marlin category at the 18th Annual Marlin and Tuna Fishing Tournament in Bahía de Banderas, landing a 132.6-kilogram marlin during a final-hour leaderboard shakeup at Paradise Village Marina in Riviera Nayarit. The tournament ran July 2-4 and was hosted by the Bahía de Banderas Sport Fishing Club A.C. … Read more
A new regional tourist map is being distributed to help travelers connect Puerto Vallarta with three of Jalisco’s nearby Magical Towns: San Sebastián del Oeste, Mascota, and Talpa de Allende. The “Puerto Vallarta-Pueblos Mágicos” map gives visitors a practical way to plan a coast-to-mountain itinerary instead of treating each stop as a separate trip. Local … Read more
Sayulita will receive the distinction of becoming Mexico’s first official Surf City on November 2, 2026, during Day of the Dead celebrations, according to Visit Nayarit. The announcement gives Riviera Nayarit a useful new travel-planning hook for visitors who already know the town for beginner-friendly waves, surf schools, beach culture, and its walkable village center. … Read more
Sizzling Summer Menus 2026 is now underway in Puerto Vallarta, giving diners a longer summer window to try participating restaurants and help recognize standout service. The program runs from July 1 through October 31 and is organized by PV Everything, with participating menus and restaurant listings published through its Sizzling Summer Menus directory. Unlike a … Read more
Puerto Vallarta visitors have a family-friendly nature event this weekend: Vallarta Botanical Garden is hosting its annual Hummingbird Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, July 4–5, 2026, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The two-day program celebrates the region’s hummingbirds with guided sightings, photo safari opportunities, workshops, expert talks, a photo exhibition, local product sales and … Read more
