The Alfonso Díaz Santos Sports Unit in Puerto Vallarta will soon see major upgrades as Governor Pablo Lemus confirms construction of a new High Performance Center starting in July. The project will modernize facilities, support athlete training at sea level, and strengthen Jalisco’s sports leadership.
Puerto Vallarta will join communities across Jalisco in a statewide earthquake drill on May 6 at 11:00 am. The exercise will simulate an 8.0 magnitude quake off the coast of La Huerta, giving residents, businesses, and institutions an opportunity to practice emergency response and improve preparedness.
Puerto Vallarta will host the 2026 Tree Cities of the World forum on May 29, welcoming representatives from more than 40 cities across Mexico and Latin America. The event highlights the city’s continued commitment to urban tree care, sustainability, and resilient environmental planning.
Puerto Vallarta and Jalisco are making a strong impression at the 50th Tianguis Turístico de México in Acapulco. With more than 1,500 business meetings planned, the delegation is promoting culture, cuisine, and connectivity while strengthening partnerships that support tourism growth.
Following the arrest of alleged criminal leader “El Jardinero” in Nayarit, authorities have extended preventive security measures across Jalisco, with increased patrols and surveillance in Puerto Vallarta. Officials report no major incidents and normal daily activity throughout the city.
The long-awaited Civil Hospital in Puerto Vallarta is officially becoming a reality, marking a vital expansion of medical services for the greater Banderas Bay region. On April 24, Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus Navarro and university officials launched the first phase of this 400-million-peso project.
With Jalisco facing a shortage of nearly 700,000 social housing units, state leaders and housing developers gathered last week in Puerto Vallarta to address the growing need for affordable homes, a challenge that also impacts the local workforce and tourism services.
On April 29, Puerto Vallarta International Airport will begin upgrading its air conditioning system to improve efficiency and reliability. Running through May 26, the project replaces older equipment with eco-friendly technology, with temporary ventilation measures in place to maintain passenger comfort.
The National Weather Service has released its 2026 tropical cyclone outlook, predicting a high level of storm activity in both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Driven by the El Niño climate pattern, these forecasts provide a vital opportunity for coastal communities to prepare for the season.
Puerto Vallarta has been nominated in the Best City category of the 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, placing the destination among leading cities worldwide. Voting remains open through June 30, with final results to be announced in October.
