Puerto Vallarta’s Civil Protection and Fire Department is raising its emergency readiness through new national and international training programs. Recent certifications and advanced rescue instruction are strengthening technical skills, improving response protocols, and supporting safer operations across the city.
Puerto Vallarta strengthened its Clean Beaches Program during this year's rainy season, clearing more than 56 tons of debris from key shoreline areas. With support from Mayor Luis Munguía, city brigades worked daily to keep beaches safe, clean, and accessible for residents and visitors.
The Eagles Wings Foundation made a powerful investment in social good, distributing $146,000 USD at its Annual Grants Ceremony. This funding supports 36 civil associations in Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay, boosting vital programs in health, education, and social care, thanks to generous community and developer matching efforts.
Puerto Vallarta has approved a permanent bike lane rehabilitation program that will restore 14 sections across the city, connecting 30 neighborhoods and improving safety for more than 6,000 cyclists. The initiative strengthens sustainable mobility and supports a healthier, more organized community.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 marks the official 20th anniversary of the Vallarta Botanical Garden. What started out as a bare hillside just south of Puerto Vallarta is now a world-famous botanical garden, showcasing more than 1,200 species of plants and protecting over 120 hectares of threatened forestland and delicate river ecosystems.
The documentary film "La Bahía de Mi Vida" is now available for rent or purchase on Prime Video. Directed by Mati Covarrubias, the film explores the relationship between human beings and nature through the stories of those who dedicate their lives to preserving Puerto Vallarta’s natural treasures.
The Puerto Vallarta International Airport is gearing up for a strong 2025–2026 high season, with 54 routes and over 1,000 weekly flights expected. With growing passenger numbers and major expansion underway, the airport continues to boost tourism and regional growth along the Mexican Pacific.
The Tepic–Compostela highway, a key new section in Nayarit, is now open. This modern road network expansion provides faster, safer travel and is poised to transform tourism and commerce. Beyond its benefits for local commuters, it facilitates access to Sayulita and Punta Mita, and reduces the Tepic-Puerto Vallarta trip to 90 minutes.
With the high tourism season underway, visitors in Puerto Vallarta are often concerned about extra charges when paying with credit cards. While foreign banks may impose international purchase fees ranging from 1% to 3%, Mexican businesses are prohibited from charging consumers additional fees for using credit or debit cards.
Puerto Vallarta celebrates an extraordinary year of global recognition, earning four 2025 Travvy Awards - including Best Destination, Culinary, and Honeymoon Destination in Mexico - while also being named among the world’s best small cities by Condé Nast Traveler and other major awards.
