Puerto Vallarta’s Oficina de Proyectos Culturales (OPC) marked its 12th anniversary on May 28 with a milestone event that added a striking new public artwork to the city’s cultural landscape. Acclaimed visual artist Davis Birks unveiled Empathy is the Answer, the latest piece in his ongoing Morse Code / Bar Code series, at OPC’s downtown … Read more
Puerto Vallarta is expanding its environmental cleanup work through Cruzadas por el Mar, a new collaborative program focused on cleaner beaches, rivers, canals and public natural spaces. According to BanderasNews, representatives from local government, schools, businesses, labor groups and civil organizations signed a commitment letter to make the effort a permanent cooperation strategy. The program … Read more
Puerto Vallarta’s June cruise calendar is smaller than the winter high-season schedule, but two high-impact double arrivals are still expected to bring thousands of visitors into the city this month. According to BanderasNews, citing the Administration of the National Port System (ASIPONA), the port’s June activity is concentrated on Tuesday, June 9, and Tuesday, June … Read more
The surfing finals of the 2026 CONADE National Olympics are currently underway in Sayulita, Riviera Nayarit, gathering more than 200 top competitors from 13 Mexican states through June 5. The aquatic sports phase follows a successful open water swimming series held May 22-26 in Bucerias, where roughly 250 athletes competed across multiple age categories. Baja … Read more
Puerto Vallarta is set to welcome young soccer players from across western Mexico this summer with the launch of the inaugural Summer Cup Puerto Vallarta, a new tournament designed to combine athletic competition with the region’s growing sports tourism sector. The event, scheduled for July 21–26, was officially introduced during a press conference held at … Read more
Puerto Vallarta is preparing for the next generation of cruise travel. The Puerto Vallarta National Port System Administration (ASIPONA) has announced plans to expand Pier 1 at the maritime terminal, allowing the port to accommodate mega-cruise ships up to 340 meters in length. Currently, the destination’s three main piers cannot support the massive modern vessels … Read more
Guadalajara, Jalisco — On June 18, avocado producers across Jalisco will attempt to set a Guinness World Record by preparing more than seven tons of guacamole at the Pan-American Charros Stadium in Zapopan. The event is organized by the Association of Avocado Exporting Producers of Jalisco (APEAJAL) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development … Read more
Two Puerto Vallarta restaurants—Icú and Pancho’s Takos—have been officially recognized in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Mexico, marking the first time Puerto Vallarta and Jalisco have been included in the prestigious culinary guide. The latest selection was unveiled on May 20, 2026, during an awards ceremony in Guadalajara. Both restaurants were named in the Michelin Selected … Read more
Puerto Vallarta’s municipal government and SEAPAL Vallarta are preparing to unveil the city’s first-ever Gogo Landia—an innovative public park in the Colonia Tamarindos neighborhood designed to bring communities together and encourage healthy habits through free access to clean, high-quality drinking water. The grand opening is scheduled for Sunday, June 7, at 5:00 pm. The park’s … Read more
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) has announced a $1 million investment dedicated to boosting tourism promotion for Puerto Vallarta, signaling strong confidence in the destination’s recovery and future growth. Omar Gildardo Torres Grajeda, administrator of the Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport, revealed that the funding will be managed as a collaborative campaign between the … Read more
As Puerto Vallarta continues recovering from the impact of the February 22 events, the city’s international airport is helping drive tourism growth through expanded air connectivity and major infrastructure improvements ahead of the 2026 summer and winter travel seasons. During the 2026 Advisory Commission session held May 20 at a hotel near Marina Vallarta, airport … Read more
Puerto Vallarta is preparing for a landmark weekend as the city marks its 108th anniversary as a municipality and 58th anniversary as a city from May 29 to May 31, 2026. The three-day celebration will fill the Malecón and downtown Puerto Vallarta with free cultural performances, live music, an aerial exhibition, and a fireworks finale. … Read more
