Luxury Hotels Arrive: Garza Blanca Sanctuary & UNICO Debut
Puerto Vallarta’s luxury hotel scene expands with Garza Blanca Sanctuary Tower opening early 2026 and UNICO 20°105° debuting in 2025.
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Puerto Vallarta’s luxury hotel scene expands with Garza Blanca Sanctuary Tower opening early 2026 and UNICO 20°105° debuting in 2025.
Riviera Nayarit on Condé Nast top 50 for 2026. Best places to visit Mexico 2026: new luxury resorts, 200+ miles of beaches.
Explore Yelapa’s new community-led eco-tours with jungle hikes and waterfall visits in this hidden Mexican village south of Puerto Vallarta.
Tepic-Riviera Nayarit Airport completes $146M expansion. New terminal handles 3M passengers yearly, opening direct access to Sayulita and Punta Mita.
From May 17 to 24, 2026, Puerto Vallarta will transform into a vibrant celebration of love and identity with Vallarta Pride 2026. This year’s theme, “Un Pride Muy Mexicano” (A Very Mexican Pride), highlights the deep intersection of LGBTQ+ activism and traditional Mexican culture. Beyond the festivities, this edition marks a historic “Sister Pride” partnership … Read more
On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, Puerto Vallarta celebrated a major milestone in its tourism recovery with a high-impact double cruise arrival. The spotlight was on the Royal Princess, the flagship of Princess Cruises, which docked at 8:00 AM. Carrying 5,318 people (3,979 passengers and 1,339 crew), its arrival serves as a definitive “vote of confidence” … Read more
Puerto Vallarta is solidifying its reputation as a premier destination for the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) and romance sectors. A standout leader in this growth is the Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, which recently hosted a massive “buyout” for a 700-person U.S. corporate group—the largest of its kind in the region this February. … Read more
Condé Nast Traveler names Riviera Nayarit a top 50 destination for 2026. New luxury resorts and a transformed airport put Nayarit on the map.
Velas Resorts $135M 2026 plan puts Puerto Vallarta, Casa Velas center stage. Jobs, luxury upgrades coming. Book PV luxury now.
Westin Playa Vallarta all-inclusive relaunch May 2026. Renovated rooms, 6 restaurants, spa in Nuevo Vallarta.
7th PV Marathon Apr 19, 2026: World Athletics-certified 42K/21K/10K/5K qualifier—expo Apr 18, scenic bay route!
On Saturday, March 21, 2026, hundreds of cyclists will take to the streets for the seventh annual Tourist Route Puerto Vallarta. This inclusive long-distance cycling event is designed for both road and mountain bikers, offering three distinct distances that cater to all fitness levels. All participants will begin and end their journey at the Puerto … Read more