Puerto Vallarta has been nominated in the Best City category of the 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, placing the destination among leading cities worldwide. Voting remains open through June 30, with final results to be announced in October.

Meet MiMi Bomba, a new voice bringing humor and heart to Banderas News. In her debut column, she shares lighthearted observations from a beachside gathering, a parade of purse puppies, and her promise to deliver witty musings inspired by life in Vallarta.

Anglers from across the region are preparing for the 9th Surfcasting Vallarta shore fishing tournament on May 3. Held along the Malecón and Los Muertos beaches, the popular event offers big prizes, community spirit, and a chance to land the day’s heaviest catch.