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.
Puerto Vallarta will mark World Environment Day on June 5 with a beach cleanup that starts at Los Arcos del Malecón, joining a global campaign focused on climate action. The event builds on the city's recent Tree City of the World recognition and commitment to environmental resilience.
Uber has launched a temporary, mandatory safety initiative across Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta to protect passengers during the summer tourism spike. Starting June 1, 2026, all rides will require a four-digit PIN verification code before a trip can officially begin.
Puerto Vallarta is proposing a major expansion of Pier 1 to accommodate the cruise industry's newest generation of mega-ships up to 340 meters long. Planned for funding through a private home-port bidding process later this year, the infrastructure upgrade aims to optimize port traffic and boost the regional economy.
