A marine initiative by CUCosta and the Technological Institute of Bahía de Banderas has gained international acclaim. Titled Coral Restoration: Connecting Reefs with Communities, the collaborative project was named one of the top 500 socio-environmental initiatives at the 2025 Green Awards.
As Puerto Vallarta prepares to welcome an influx of summer visitors, municipal and hotel lifeguards in Puerto Vallarta have completed specialized certification training. The program strengthens emergency response capabilities and helps ensure safer beaches, pools, and lodging facilities for residents and visitors.
Puerto Vallarta is enhancing community protection with five new smart patrol vehicles delivered by Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus. This major state investment provides advanced all-terrain pickup trucks equipped with Starlink antennas and mobile intelligence to ensure safety for residents and visitors.
Puerto Vallarta is gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an official fan zone, giant screens, live entertainment, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the excitement of soccer's biggest event. From June 11 to July 19, visitors can combine World Cup fever with a beach getaway on the shores of Banderas Bay.
The Amado Nervo Bridge, a major infrastructure project linking Bahía de Banderas and Puerto Vallarta, is more than 80% complete and could open by late June or early July. The 900-million-peso project is running ahead of schedule and promises faster regional travel.
Puerto Vallarta is strengthening its commitment to environmental protection through the Cruzadas por el Mar program. Local authorities, schools, businesses, unions, and community groups have joined forces to promote ongoing cleanup efforts, environmental education, and citizen participation.
In anticipation of the 2026 World Cup tourism influx, Puerto Vallarta is expanding municipal security. Mayor Luis Munguía announced the upcoming delivery of 35 new patrol vehicles, funded by FORTAMUN, alongside specialized human rights and gender-violence intervention training for local police.
Puerto Vallarta is transitioning into its summer routine this June with a lighter cruise schedule focused on a few key dates. While ship visits shift to a bi-weekly pace, two planned double-arrival days will still bring thousands of guests to our shores, providing a welcome boost for local tourism families.
Puerto Vallarta is gaining three new direct Volaris routes to Aguascalientes, Puebla, and San Luis Potosí as part of a broader expansion that adds 10 new flight services across Jalisco. The enhanced connectivity is expected to boost tourism, business travel, and economic opportunities throughout the state.
SEAPAL Vallarta invested more than 6 million pesos in May to strengthen drinking water production and sanitation infrastructure ahead of the rainy season. New pumps, emergency equipment, and preventive maintenance projects will help improve service reliability across Puerto Vallarta.
