Puerto Vallarta is preparing to launch its new electric public transportation system as final inspections and infrastructure work wrap up. With charging stations nearly complete and new electric buses already in the city, the project promises cleaner, more efficient travel for residents and visitors alike.
Puerto Vallarta is launching a four-week citywide dengue control campaign, with health crews fogging every neighborhood and targeting mosquito hotspots. Officials are also urging residents to eliminate standing water to help reduce the spread of disease.
Construction of Puerto Vallarta's Civil Hospital of the Coast is progressing, bringing advanced healthcare closer to the region. While the first phase is expected to open by mid-2027, officials say recruiting and training medical specialists will be key to the project's long-term success.
Puerto Vallarta's City Council has unanimously approved new support for the Nakawe Wildlife School and Turtle Camp at Boca de Tomates, providing equipment and supplies to strengthen sea turtle conservation. The initiative will help volunteers protect nests and improve the camp's operations.
Puerto Vallarta welcomed two major cruise ships on July 21, closing out its July cruise schedule with another busy day for the local tourism industry. Thousands of passengers explored the city, providing a welcome boost to businesses during the summer's traditionally slower travel season.
Puerto Vallarta is preparing to receive seven new Blue Flag beaches next month, an international recognition of environmental quality, safety, and visitor services. The new certifications will further strengthen the city's reputation as a top beach destination.
Puerto Vallarta is preparing to launch a new chapter in public transportation as the first eight of nineteen new electric articulated buses arrive in the city. The zero-emission fleet will soon begin serving one of the municipality's busiest corridors, offering greater capacity, accessibility, and comfort.
Puerto Vallarta has become the latest region to join Jalisco's Somos Uno y Vamos a Estar Bien program, providing free, specialized care for children and young adults with type 1 diabetes who lack social security. The initiative aims to improve early diagnosis, treatment, and long-term health.
Puerto Vallarta Mayor Luis Munguía says the city's new airport terminal is on track to open by the end of 2026 or in early 2027. The expansion, along with the upcoming opening of the Amado Nervo Bridge, marks a major investment in regional transportation, tourism, and economic development.
A delegation of 10 athletes from Puerto Vallarta will compete in the 2026 CODE Jalisco State Games in Guadalajara, hoping to qualify for Team Jalisco at the National Paralympic Games. World championship medalist Antonio Lamas Ávalos headlines a team of seasoned and emerging talent.
