Puerto Vallarta has been named Mexico’s most competitive city among urban areas with 500,000 to one million residents, according to IMCO’s 2026 Urban Competitiveness Index. The city ranked first in its category, supported by strong tourism, economic growth and municipal revenue.

SEAPAL Vallarta delivered more than 4 million liters of drinking water to Puerto Vallarta neighborhoods affected by a service disruption linked to highway construction delays. The agency also helped clean a Mojoneras primary school damaged by recent rains.

Skywatchers across Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay are set to witness a dramatic partial lunar eclipse tonight, Thursday, August 27. Reaching 96.2% coverage, the event will turn the moon a striking reddish-orange hue, offering the region’s best celestial show until the end of 2028 - no equipment required.

The Grupo Folclórico Vallarta Azteca Infantil has earned top honors in Montenegro, taking first place at the International Children’s Folkloric Dance Festival “Kolo bez Granica – Circle without Borders.” The Puerto Vallarta dancers impressed judges and audiences while proudly representing Jalisco and Mexico.

Mexican Navy personnel rescued 108 newly hatched sea turtles at Playa Los Muertos on Sunday, just days after securing 62 eggs from another nest on the same Puerto Vallarta beach. The hatchlings were transferred to a local turtle camp, where they will be protected until their release into the ocean.

The Third International Trash Fishing Tournament returns to Puerto Vallarta on October 18, giving participants a hands-on way to tackle marine pollution. The event will highlight how better waste management can help protect Banderas Bay and its ecosystems.

Nine artists from Puerto Vallarta will participate in "100 Fridas for Frida," an international exhibition opening September 3 at the Blank Canvas gallery in London. Their work will join that of 100 creators exploring Frida Kahlo’s life, identity and lasting influence from diverse artistic perspectives.

Complementary construction on the Puerto Vallarta side of the Amado Nervo Bridge project is moving forward, with work continuing on Avenida Federación and plans for additional roadway, a vehicular bridge and bicycle paths. The full connection is expected to be completed by mid-2027.

Puerto Vallarta’s Municipal Government has delivered 5 new pickup truck patrol vehicles, along with uniforms & equipment for police officers. The additions are intended to strengthen preventive patrols and improve the force’s ability to respond across the city.

Protecting your family's financial future is easier than ever as Jalisco launches its annual "September, Month of the Will" campaign. Running through October 10, state notaries are slashing fees by 88 percent to just 2,300 pesos, giving residents and expats a fast, low-cost way to secure their estate.