PV & Bay News/Blog
Puerto Vallarta is rolling out the red carpet for the television industry as filming begins on Mujeres Valientes, a new 20-episode series spotlighting female empowerment. Mayor Luis Ernesto Munguía González joined the production crew for the official clapboard ceremony this week, welcoming the team and underscoring the project’s value for tourism promotion. The series will … Read more
Puerto Vallarta officials met with Canadian Embassy representatives on May 15, 2026, to align emergency-response and visitor-safety protocols ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The coordination session signals the city’s commitment to keeping the destination prepared as international visitor numbers are expected to surge during the tournament. Mayor Luis Ernesto Munguía González hosted Laura … Read more
The Michelin Guide Mexico 2026 awards ceremony will take place in Guadalajara on May 20, 2026, marking the first time restaurants in Jalisco, including Puerto Vallarta, are eligible for Michelin Stars and Bib Gourmand distinctions. The expansion adds Jalisco, Puebla, and Yucatán to the prestigious guide, which already covers Mexico City, Oaxaca, and Baja California. … Read more
The rebuilt La Desembocada Bridge officially opened on Thursday, May 14, 2026, restoring a critical section of State Highway 544 that connects Puerto Vallarta with inland Jalisco communities and the route to Guadalajara. The new structure, measuring more than 100 meters in length, replaces a bridge that was severely damaged following a February 22 incident. … Read more
Eight restaurants across Nayarit have earned placement in the Guía México Gastronómico 2026, one of the country’s most influential dining selections. Curated by Culinaria Mexicana and a panel of industry experts, the annual guide recognizes top restaurants nationwide based on consistency, culinary concept, technique, and identity. The recognized establishments span the Riviera Nayarit coast and … Read more
The Mayto Sea Turtle Camp has delivered its strongest conservation season on record, collecting 1,575 nests between May 1, 2025, and April 30, 2026, on the remote Cabo Corrientes coast south of Puerto Vallarta. The figure marks a 21-year high for the volunteer-driven project and includes record counts for both Olive Ridley and leatherback turtles. … Read more
Mexico’s Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (SMN) has released its official outlook for the 2026 Pacific cyclone season, predicting above-average activity that could affect Puerto Vallarta and the broader Banderas Bay region. Running from May 15 through November 30, the season forecast calls for 18 to 21 named tropical cyclones in the Eastern Pacific basin. Of those, … Read more
Nayarit has cemented its status as one of Mexico’s fastest-growing tourism investment destinations after securing more than 2,300 business meetings with domestic and international buyers at the 50th Tianguis Turístico México 2026. Under the federal Plan México initiative, Mexico is targeting US$42 billion in tourism investment across 773 active projects nationwide by 2030. Nayarit is … Read more
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. The city has been named the official host for the 2026 Global Tree Cities Forum, the annual meeting of the Tree Cities of the World program. Scheduled for May 29, 2026, the event will bring together representatives from 44 Mexican cities plus delegations from across Latin America under the theme “Urban Trees … Read more
Bahía de Banderas, Nayarit. RIU Hotels & Resorts has completed a sweeping transformation of its iconic Riu Jalisco property, officially reopening it as Riu Flamingos on May 1, 2026. The rebrand signals the end of a comprehensive renovation and the modernization of the chain’s entire hotel footprint in the Flamingos area. The resort now offers … Read more
Puerto Vallarta will host the 2nd Annual Carrera por la Casquito de Vallarta on Sunday, May 17, 2026, a 5K community race and environmental fair dedicated to protecting the Casquito de Vallarta, a mud turtle found nowhere else on Earth. The species, Kinosternon vogti, was discovered in 2018 and typically grows to just 10–15 centimeters. … Read more
Puerto Vallarta has earned 26 nominations in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, placing the destination among the world’s most celebrated travel spots across categories ranging from best city to beaches, restaurants, hotels, and resorts. The nominations build on Puerto Vallarta’s momentum from last year, when readers ranked the destination No. 2 Best … Read more
