Puerto Vallarta is working to attract more Canadian visitors this fall and winter. The Tourism Trust recently took part in the Air Canada Vacations Dream Makers Road Show, highlighting a variety of hotels and attractions. With 17 direct routes from Canada, the city continues to attract travelers seeking sun, culture and adventure.
Puerto Vallarta Mayor Luis Munguía has given Red Ambiental one month to fix the city’s garbage collection problems or risk losing its contract. The ultimatum comes after persistent failures from both the company and residents in following new schedules, leaving waste piled across neighborhoods.
Puerto Vallarta will mark Las Fiestas Patrias September 13–16 with parades, civic ceremonies, fireworks, and live music. From honoring the Niños Héroes to El Grito de Dolores and the Independence Day parade, the city proudly celebrates 215 years of Mexico’s freedom and tradition.
Soccer is back in Puerto Vallarta with the return of the Municipal Children’s and Youth League. Over 90 teams will compete in the Demetrio Madero Tournament, a program fostering talent, discipline, respect, and teamwork while offering opportunities for players born between 2009–2021.
Puerto Vallarta International Airport is enjoying a strong year, led by national travelers. August 2025 arrivals rose 5.5% from last year to 475,800 passengers, with 314,000 from within Mexico. In the first 8 months of the year, the airport welcomed 4,831,900 passengers, driven by steady domestic demand.
One of Puerto Vallarta’s most treasured natural events is once again underway. From late June through mid-December, sea turtles return to the sandy shores of Banderas Bay to nest. Forty-five days later, their eggs begin to hatch, offering residents and visitors the chance to witness and support an extraordinary cycle of life.
Puerto Vallarta will take part in the Second National Macro-Drill 2025 on Friday, September 19, at 12:00 pm, simulating an 8.1 magnitude earthquake off the coast of La Huerta. The statewide effort aims to strengthen the culture of prevention and reinforce emergency response skills among citizens, businesses, and institutions.
Puerto Vallarta residents will begin to see improvements in drinking water service by late September, as SEAPAL’s ongoing stabilization projects - including new Mascota River galleries - start delivering results to ease long-standing issues of low pressure, cloudy water, and intermittent supply.
Puerto Vallarta has officially set aside its parking meter proposal after strong public feedback. City leaders, including Mayor Luis Munguía and Councilman Arnulfo Ortega, confirmed that no meters will be installed, instead prioritizing a long-term mobility plan shaped with citizen participation.
As students across Puerto Vallarta returned to school this week, they were greeted with a wave of support from the local government, led by Mayor Luis Munguía. The city's commitment to education is on full display through the Mi Educación Renace program, which provides essential resources to thousands of pupils.
