Vallarta Cares has received first place in the interior of Jalisco at the 2026 Premio a la Generosidad Jalisco, recognizing its continued work providing food, health care, education and disaster relief to vulnerable people and families here in Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta is once again among the world’s top small cities, earning the No. 2 spot in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. The city ranked first in Latin America and 15th in the international beach category, with more than 798,000 readers taking part in this year’s survey.
Puerto Vallarta is gaining another Canadian connection this winter, as Flair Airlines prepares to launch weekly nonstop service from Montreal on December 16. The new route will add more than 3,000 seats and expand the airline’s presence in one of Mexico’s most popular beach destinations.
The Oceanic Marketing vessel displaying a giant advertising screen off Puerto Vallarta has an authorized docking and stay location in Nuevo Vallarta. Port records confirm its status, while questions remain about its advertising activities throughout the bay.
Puerto Vallarta is gearing up for a busy cruise season, with 21 ship arrivals scheduled for October. The month includes six double-ship days, visits from some of the industry’s largest vessels and an overnight stay, setting the pace for a steady stream of ships and thousands of visitors in the months ahead.
Puerto Vallarta has been named one of 10 finalists for Best International Tablecloth at the 2026 Hotel&Mantel Awards, joining destinations such as Bangkok, New York, and Parma in a celebration of culinary travel and regional flavors from around the world.
Puerto Vallarta will add its own coastal touch to Jalisco’s Festival de las Ánimas, October 24 through November 2. With about 28 activities, a monumental Catrina, and events along the Malecón, the city will celebrate Día de Muertos by the sea, with fishing and Banderas Bay at the heart of the festivities.
After years of neglect, work is finally underway to restore Puerto Vallarta’s Olympic-size pool at the Alfonso Díaz Santos Sports Complex, better known as La Bobadilla. The 50-million-peso first phase includes pool, locker room and facility improvements, with completion planned for 2026.
Puerto Vallarta is making it easier for shoppers and vendors to stay hydrated. SEAPAL Vallarta is installing its first public drinking fountain at the Emiliano Zapata Municipal Market, bringing free, purified water and bottle-refill options to the center.
Mexico’s Twelfth Naval Zone joined Puerto Vallarta officials in a cleanup at Punta Negra Beach, where 16 naval personnel collected approximately 185 kilograms of inorganic waste, including glass, metal, plastic and driftwood, as part of a national coastal conservation campaign.
