It's a common misconception that you have to renew your passport in the U.S., so many expats end up planning their renewal to coincide with a trip back to the States. This is fine, but not necessary. Online Appointments for Passport or Notary Services for U.S. citizen living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico begin on July 5, 2022.
Everyone knows that it’s time for 4th of July celebrations to begin all around the United States, but some might be surprised to hear that it is also celebrated right here in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, with all kinds of American food favorites, fireworks spectacles, and plenty of fun, family and friends.
According to the president of the Puerto Vallarta and Bahía de Banderas Association of Entrepreneurs, Jorge Villanueva Hernández, the BBVA Foundation will provide one student with a scholarship for every scholarship student sponsored by a Banderas Bay area business.
In a recent meeting held with local business leaders, Jalisco State Transportation authorities promised to support actions aimed at improving mobility in the metropolitan area of Puerto Vallarta and Bahía de Banderas. One such initiative is a metropolitan bus route, which would run from La Cruz de Huanacaxtle to Mismaloya.
Construction of the Federation Bridge, which will connect Puerto Vallarta and Bahía de Banderas, will get under way soon and will be built entirely with federal resources, Nayarit Governor Miguel Ángel Navarro Quintero assured the Banderas Bay region's business community last week.
The temporary Covid-19 testing lab that had been set up at the Puerto Vallarta International Airport since January 2021 has been closed due to the drop in demand since the U.S. rescinded the order that every passenger be tested and proven negative before entering its territory on June 12, 2022.
According to the Director of Tourism and Economic Development, Ludvig Estrada Virgen, Puerto Vallarta is experiencing a significant recovery from the damage the pandemic had on the tourism sector. Proof of this is June's record-breaking number of incoming flights and high hotel occupancy rates.
At the American Public Gardens Association Conference, held June 19-24 in Portland, Oregon, Vallarta Botanical Garden won the 2022 Garden Excellence Award, making it the first garden outside of the U.S. to ever receive this prestigious recognition in the history of the Association.
Local authorities advise Puerto Vallarta residents and visitors to stay off the beaches of Marina Vallarta and Boca de Tomates at night to avoid the possibility of an unwanted encounter with crocodiles, who wander out of their nearby habitats after dark during rainy season.
