Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico – The director of Municipal Tourism and Economic Development, José Ludvig Estrada Virgen, said that, although September typically sees fewer visitors compared to the rest of the year, it can no longer be referred to as ‘Septihambre’, as occupancy at Puerto Vallarta hotels is projected to reach 60-65% this month.
“This September, which was previously called Septihambre (“Septi-hunger”), we will see a change. After two years of pandemic, we will once again have the charro parade that is very traditional for our destination, and the El Grito [ceremony], among other El Mes de Patria (patriotic month) festivities,” he said.
“This month also marks the return of cruise tourism to Puerto Vallarta. We have already started receiving new cruises, this month we will have seven cruise ship arrivals,” he added.
Estrada Virgen pointed out that airlines also continue to increase frequencies, especially flights bringing international tourists, which is not usual during the month of September. And, as of last Thursday, hotel occupancy registered 47%, which he said is expected to increase over the rest of the month, with two conventions scheduled to be held here.
“We are projecting between 60% and 65% occupancy this September, a month that has always been the lowest for tourism in Puerto Vallarta. We hope it will rise a little with the weekend visits by the people of Guadalajara, El Bajío and Mexico City, who come to enjoy our destination’s great climate,” he said.
The municipal official reiterated that for the “Puente Patrio” (long holiday weekend celebrating Mexico’s independence), visitors will be able to enjoy the traditional Mexican festivities, highlighting the Charro Day parade along the Malecón on the 14th, as well as the Cry of Independence ceremony in the Plaza de Armas and the civic parade on the 16th, among other patriotic activities.
With information from: Tribuna de la Bahía