Following the resounding success of its 2025 edition, the Vallarta-Nayarit Gastronómica event has officially positioned itself as one of the three most important culinary gatherings in Mexico and a global benchmark. The results presented by its director, Carlos Elizondo, reveal an impressive economic impact: more than 112.5 million pesos in economic revenue and attendance by … Read more
Puerto Vallarta has officially opened a new Inclusion and Diversity Module located within the UNIRSE building. This office was created to provide a safe, welcoming, and free space for the public, with a special focus on supporting the LGBTQI+ community. The project is the result of years of hard work by local activists and organizations … Read more
Puerto Vallarta is set to host the 18th edition of the Madonnari Festival from February 13–15, 2026. Organized by the Puerto Vallarta–Santa Barbara Sister Cities Committee, this vibrant event transforms the Plaza de Armas into a temporary open-air gallery. Rooted in a 16th-century Italian tradition, artists use chalk and pastels to create intricate, perspective-bending works … Read more
Jalisco successfully concluded its participation in the 2026 International Tourism Fair (FITUR) in Madrid, achieving a record agenda of 803 business meetings. The delegation, which included representatives from Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, and Costalegre, focused on strengthening international alliances at an event that welcomed more than 250,000 professionals from the sector. During the fair, cultural and … Read more
Bahía de Banderas made a significant splash at the FITUR 2026 International Tourism Fair in Madrid, using the traditional agave spirit Raicilla as its cultural ambassador. This unique distillate, which holds a protected designation of origin, captured the immediate interest of European investors, travel journalists, and tour operators. Through guided tastings led by renowned mixologist … Read more
On February 15, 2026, Puerto Vallarta will host the second edition of its 21K Tourist Half Marathon, a historic event as it is the first in Mexico with an elite category endorsed by World Athletics. With a prize pool of over 260,000 pesos, the competition will attract high-performance runners and amateurs from across the country, … Read more
Twenty years ago, a group of families from the Ejido El Jorullo came together with a vision to turn their local mountains into a sustainable tourism destination. What started as a small zipline project known as Canopy River has now evolved into River Park, a premier ecotourism destination celebrating two decades of success this month. … Read more
Get ready for a delicious evening of community and competition at The Best Taco in the Bay on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. From 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., food lovers will gather at Patio Los Arcos, located inside the Raintree Club Regina in Marina Vallarta. This festive event brings together the region’s top local vendors, offering … Read more
Puerto Vallarta’s maritime terminal saw a flurry of activity this past Wednesday, January 21, as it welcomed its second triple cruise arrival of the year. Three massive luxury vessels—the Norwegian Bliss, the MS Seven Seas Grandeur, and the Norwegian Jade—docked simultaneously, bringing thousands of international tourists to the city’s shores. These visitors spent the day … Read more
January and February are the busiest and most exciting months for whale watching in Puerto Vallarta. During this peak time, hundreds of humpback whales are highly active in Banderas Bay after their long journey from the cold waters of Alaska and Canada. The bay serves as a vital sanctuary where these massive marine mammals come … Read more
The Puerto Vallarta City Council has officially approved the creation of the “Vallarta Playas Libres” (Vallarta Free Beaches) program. The main goal of this initiative is to guarantee that access to all beaches within the municipality remains open, free of charge, and permanent for everyone. The program has now been sent to the city’s specialized … Read more
Puerto Vallarta is preparing to host one of the most anticipated celebrations of the season: Mantamar Bear Week 2026. From January 27 to February 1, the renowned Mantamar Beach Club, famous for being the city’s most attractive LGBTQ+ beach club, will be the epicenter of this event. For six days, the community will gather by … Read more
