Puerto Vallarta’s International Friendship Club home tours have earned the 2026 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for the second year running. Placing in the top 10% of global attractions, the popular weekly excursions fund vital local children's charities.
A giant advertising screen sailing off Puerto Vallarta has sparked public opposition and questions about maritime permits. Mayor Luis Munguía has asked federal authorities to investigate the vessel’s operation in Banderas Bay, including its navigation, environmental and advertising authorizations.
Volaris is bringing back nonstop flights between Mexicali and Puerto Vallarta, giving travelers in Baja California a direct route to the Jalisco coast. The twice-weekly service will operate Thursdays and Sundays, expanding travel options for tourism and business.
Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus Navarro has proposed turning Puerto Vallarta’s Estero El Salado into a rescue and refuge area for crocodiles found outside their natural habitat. The plan could provide a safe environment for displaced reptiles while reducing encounters with people in urban areas.
Puerto Vallarta has been named the world’s top LGBTQ+ travel destination by GayCities readers. The 2026 ranking puts Vallarta ahead of New York, Berlin, and Amsterdam, recognizing its welcoming community, LGBTQ+ scene, sunny climate, and diverse experiences.
Puerto Vallarta is set to become a home port for international cruise ships, allowing passengers to begin and end their journeys here. Expected to be operational by 2029, the project could bring additional hotel stays and visitor spending while expanding the city’s role in Pacific cruise tourism.
Puerto Vallarta's Isabel Medina Acevedo was crowned Miss Intercontinental Jalisco 2026 during an emotional ceremony on September 12. The 27-year-old content creator will represent Jalisco at the national competition in Querétaro, hoping to earn a place in Egypt.
Puerto Vallarta is seeking to expand its role in the cruise industry by becoming a home port, where passengers can begin and end their journeys. A new terminal project could bring added tourism activity and economic benefits to the city and Pacific coast, while boosting regional cruise traffic.
Puerto Vallarta’s 2026 sea turtle release season is underway, giving locals and visitors a chance to witness hatchlings begin their journey to the Pacific. With thousands of eggs protected each year, conservation camps, hotels, volunteers, and guides are helping safeguard these sea turtles.
Puerto Vallarta recently recognized young gymnasts and folkloric dancers whose achievements have taken the city’s name beyond its borders, from 55 medals at the Jalisco State Championships to a first-place finish at an international dance festival in Montenegro.
