Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta’s tourism sector has rebounded strongly following a brief dip earlier this year, with hotel occupancy now averaging 85% across the destination, according to the Puerto Vallarta and Bahía de Banderas Hotel Association. Daniel Torres D’Elia, general director of the association, confirmed that advance room-night sales for future travel periods have already surpassed the … Read more

Puerto Vallarta’s Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) is expanding its reach with eight new routes for 2026, signaling a strong recovery and positioning the destination for continued growth. Airport officials confirmed the additions during the 2026 Advisory Commission session held Wednesday near Marina Vallarta. The new routes bring Puerto Vallarta to 54 active domestic … Read more

Starting this Friday, the Festival del Viento 2026 will bring international kiteboarding competition back to Bucerías, Riviera Nayarit. The three-day event runs from May 22 to May 24 and is open to the public at no charge. The festival has become one of Mexico’s most important water-sports gatherings, drawing riders from across the country and … Read more

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