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Puerto Vallarta has officially recorded a spectacular start to the year, with hotel occupancy averaging over 98% during the first long weekend of 2026. Municipal Tourism Director Alejandra Cornejo confirmed that the city is currently operating at near-full capacity, fueled by the peak winter season. The surge in visitors is a perfect blend of loyal … Read more

Puerto Vallarta’s maritime season is moving full steam ahead, with 16 cruise ship arrivals scheduled for February 2026. This is a noticeable step up from the same month last year, adding three more massive vessels to the calendar. With 24 arrivals already logged in January, the city will reach a year-to-date milestone of 40 ships … Read more

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