As part of a move to improve safety along its coastline, Puerto Vallarta unveiled a brand-new lifeguard tower on Camarones Beach. This initiative, driven by the administration of Mayor Luis Munguía, marks the beginning of a larger plan to better protect beachgoers during the busy Holy Week and Easter vacation period. The newly installed tower will … Read more
Puerto Vallarta experienced robust tourism activity during the recently concluded Holy Week, reporting an impressive average hotel occupancy rate of 95% over the weekend. This information comes from the local Hotel and Motel Association, indicating a significant number of accommodations were fully booked. It’s also important to note that a substantial number of visitors chose to stay in the … Read more
The Puerto Vallarta International Airport, along with the Guadalajara airport, experienced a significant increase in air passenger traffic during the first quarter of 2025. Combined, the two airports handled over 6.7 million passengers, marking a six percent growth compared to the same period in the previous year. Puerto Vallarta’s airport handled 2.1 million passengers, representing 32 percent … Read more
Puerto Vallarta has set an ambitious goal to achieve the prestigious Blue Flag certification for at least 30% of its beaches, which equates to twelve locations. This announcement was made by the Jalisco Secretary of Tourism (Secturjal), headed by Michelle Fridman Hirsch. The Blue Flag award, granted by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), recognizes beaches that … Read more
Dr. Pablo Hernández Hurtado, the technical manager of the Cipactli reptile center at the University of Guadalajara’s Coastal University Center, has issued several recommendations for both tourists and residents regarding crocodile preservation and sightings. Dr. Hernández Hurtado explained that crocodiles traverse the entire Puerto Vallarta area, often using the sea as corridors due to the reduction of … Read more
A deeply significant tradition in Puerto Vallarta’s Holy Week observances will continue this Good Friday, April 18, 2025, as the Guerreros de Dios Catholic group presents their annual live reenactment of the Passion of Jesus. This powerful performance brings to life the pivotal final period of Jesus’ life before his crucifixion, as recounted in the Gospels. A … Read more
For the third consecutive year, the state of Jalisco will be the venue for the Ariel Awards, Mexico’s most significant film accolades. However, in a new development, Alejandro Tavares, director of Filma Jalisco, announced that Puerto Vallarta will be the host city for the 2025 ceremony, marking a change from the previous location in Guadalajara. … Read more
Puerto Vallarta is expected to experience a significant surge in tourism during the Holy Week and Easter holiday period, with hotel occupancy projected to reach approximately 82.7%. This figure, based on data from the Federal Tourism Secretariat, places Puerto Vallarta as the fifth most popular destination in Mexico for this period, following Nuevo Nayarit, which is expected to lead … Read more
Puerto Vallarta is currently immersed in a two-week celebration of Easter, a period that blends deep-rooted traditions with vibrant cultural expressions. The city is alive with activity as both locals and tourists partake in the observances of Semana Santa (Holy Week) and Pascua (Easter Week), two of Mexico’s most cherished holiday seasons. In Mexico, Easter is a prolonged celebration … Read more
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On Thursday, April 10th, the city welcomed its first double cruise ship arrival of the month. According to the National Port System Administration (Asipona Vallarta), this event brought thousands of visitors to the popular coastal destination. The first cruise ship to arrive was the Norwegian Joy, docking promptly at 6:00 am at Pier 2. This vessel, … Read more
As the Semana Santa (Holy Week) holiday period approaches, the Mexican Navy (Semar), through the Navy of Mexico, has activated “Operation Lifeguard Holy Week 2025” to ensure the safety of vacationers in beach destinations like Puerto Vallarta. The operation began this Thursday. In the Twelfth Naval Zone based in Puerto Vallarta, over 80 personnel will be deployed … Read more
