Over 450 volunteers joined Puerto Vallarta’s "Crusade for the Sea" at Holi beach on International Beach Cleanup Day, removing half a ton of trash and 3,168 cigarette butts. Authorities urge locals & tourists to protect marine life by properly disposing of waste.

Puerto Vallarta’s International Friendship Club home tours have earned the 2026 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for the second year running. Placing in the top 10% of global attractions, the popular weekly excursions fund vital local children's charities.

Butterflies take center stage at Vallarta Botanical Garden October 3 and 4 as Butterfly Weekend celebrates the region’s peak autumn season. Visitors can explore garden trails, join butterfly safaris, enjoy workshops and discover more about local species.