Puerto Vallarta is making a strong showing at the 2025 Tianguis Turístico México, this year held in both Mexico and the United States. With key business meetings underway, the city aims to expand global partnerships, boost tourism investment, and highlight its appeal to international markets.
Puerto Vallarta will participate in the First National Drill 2025 on April 29th at 11:30 am CST. The exercise simulates an 8.1 magnitude earthquake and tsunami risk, focusing on preparedness for residents, businesses, and schools in the popular tourist destination. Local alerts will sound via loudspeakers, radio and TV stations.
Puerto Vallarta once again shines on the world stage with multiple nominations in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, including best city, beaches, airport, and top hotels and resorts. Cast your vote and help celebrate Puerto Vallarta’s well-earned place among the world’s best.
Puerto Vallarta advances infrastructure with new two-lane road and Las Juntas Interchange Bridge work underway. New public transit and pier developments are also on the horizon, as Mayor Munguía and Governor Lemus collaborate on projects enhancing mobility, safety and resident well-being.
On May 2, Mexican swimmer Stephanie Montero will brave a swim 43 km through open sea between Isla Isabel and Marismas Nacionales, two protected areas in Nayarit. Her journey, part of Nado por las Ballenas, aims to raise awareness and funds to protect whales, coral reefs, and marine ecosystems in Mexico.
The Eighth Health Region is encouraging Puerto Vallarta residents to participate in National Vaccination Week 2025, scheduled from April 26th to May 3rd. During this week-long campaign, a total of 14 basic vaccines, along with booster shots as recommended by the Ministry of Health, will be administered for free.
Puerto Vallarta has climbed from ninth to fourth place in perceived safety among Mexican cities, and remains the safest in the state of Jalisco, according to the latest results from the National Urban Public Security Survey, published on April 22 by the INEGI.
Delta Airlines has announced an expansion of its flight services to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Responding to a notable surge in travel interest from various cities across the United States, the airline will be increasing both the frequency of flights and the aircraft capacity on several key routes.
Over 100 volunteers, vendors, and city staff came together for the first deep cleaning of the Río Cuale Municipal Market, removing 350 kilos of waste and cleaning the riverbanks - part of a citywide effort to improve public spaces and support local commerce.
Puerto Vallarta's port authority, Asipona, is set to begin construction this year on an exciting new tourism and cultural corridor. With a 40 million peso investment, the project aims to enhance the experience for cruise passengers and other visitors, adding unique attractions and showcasing the rich culture of the region.
