Puerto Vallarta is set to welcome more Canadian visitors this winter as Porter Airlines expands its nonstop service from Ontario. New flights from Toronto, Ottawa and Hamilton will give travelers more convenient ways to trade winter weather for the beaches, culture and Pacific coast of Jalisco.
Twenty-seven Puerto Vallarta schools will benefit from Jalisco con Estrella, a state program improving educational facilities with renovated classrooms and new equipment and technology, including Google Classrooms with laptops, Smart TVs and internet access.
SEAPAL Vallarta will install 7 public drinking fountains in public, sports and tourist areas across Puerto Vallarta, providing free, safe water for residents, workers, athletes and visitors while promoting hydration, reusable containers and less plastic waste.
A new CTM taxi app approved by Jalisco's Transportation Secretariat is set to launch soon in Puerto Vallarta. The platform will offer fixed fares without surge pricing, enhanced security features, and improved service from approximately 1,700 licensed taxis.
Puerto Vallarta's Green Patrol responded to dozens of wildlife incidents in July, safely relocating crocodiles, snakes, raccoons, opossums, ducklings, and sea turtles. The efforts helped protect both residents and native species as urban growth and seasonal rains increased animal encounters.
Puerto Vallarta's El Salado Estuary will soon receive new infrastructure improvements to enhance visitor safety, accessibility, and environmental education. The upgrades will support research and low-impact tourism while helping protect one of the city's most important natural ecosystems.
SEAPAL Vallarta increased potable water production by nearly 5 percent during the first half of 2026, supplying more than 20.7 billion liters despite the challenges of the dry season. Infrastructure upgrades strengthened the city's ability to meet growing demand from residents and tourism.
Puerto Vallarta is now home to Jalisco's only Dynamic Digital Radiography system, giving patients access to cutting-edge medical imaging. Installed at Grupo Diagnosti-K, the new technology delivers faster exams, greater precision, and improved comfort while supporting more advanced diagnoses.
Puerto Vallarta will welcome six international cruise ship visits in August, doubling last year's total for the month and marking a slight increase over recent months. The arrivals signal steady tourism activity as the city prepares for the return of the busy fall and winter cruise season.
Puerto Vallarta launched Jalisco's first electric bus transit system, bringing cleaner, quieter, and more efficient public transportation to one of the city's busiest corridors. The new fleet improves comfort, accessibility, and connections across the city.
