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Free Screenings Kick Off at Vallarta’s International Film Fest

The 26th Puerto Vallarta International Film Festival (FICPV) officially launched today, Monday, April 27, 2026, with an opening ceremony led by Mayor Luis Munguía. The festival’s highest honor, the Golden Iguana Award, was presented to acclaimed Brazilian director Allan Deberton in recognition of his significant contributions to global cinema. The event highlighted the city’s commitment … Read more

Banderas Bay Emerges as Mexico’s Safest Investment Hub

The bay is rapidly emerging as a leading example of planned and sustainable growth in Mexico’s tourism sector. During the recent inauguration of a new motor vehicle agency, Mayor Héctor Santana highlighted the municipality’s massive expansion, emphasizing that current development is being handled with a focus on long-term environmental and social balance. Santana noted that … Read more

Puerto Vallarta 2026 Youth Race

The Puerto Vallarta Municipal Government and the local DIF System have announced the 2026 Carrera de las Juventudes (Youth Race), a 5km recreational event designed to support the city’s youngest residents. Scheduled for Sunday, April 26, the race will start at 7:20 AM at the Agustín Flores Contreras Sports Complex in the Lázaro Cárdenas neighborhood. … Read more

Virgin Voyages’ “Brilliant Lady” to Make Puerto Vallarta Debut

On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Puerto Vallarta will celebrate the maiden arrival of the Brilliant Lady, the newest flagship from Richard Branson’s Virgin Voyages. Sailing its inaugural Mexican Riviera route out of Los Angeles, the vessel’s arrival marks a significant expansion for the luxury cruise line into the Mexican Pacific. Local authorities and tourism providers … Read more

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