Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit restaurants are shining with multiple nominations for the prestigious 2025 CANIRAC Restaurant Merit Award! These top honors, celebrating culinary excellence and quality, will be presented at the La Sazón de la Experiencia Summit on November 12-13 in Zapopan, Jalisco.
Puerto Vallarta municipal authorities recently visited the Vallarta Zoo to assess the condition of its facilities and the welfare of its animals following a PROFEPA inspection. Officials confirmed the animals are well cared for and announced plans to strengthen conservation efforts.
After being damaged by Hurricane Priscilla in early October, Puerto Vallarta's Boca de Tomates Turtle Camp has completed the rehabilitation of its main nesting pen. The restored enclosure now shelters hundreds of Olive Ridley nests, helping ensure the survival of this protected species.
Puerto Vallarta demonstrated its strong commitment to safety this week during the 2025 Tsunami Drill, which successfully evacuated more than 1,300 people from coastal and high-risk areas. Schools, businesses, and government offices coordinated efforts to ensure an efficient and orderly response.
Puerto Vallarta’s cruise season is in full swing, with 22 ships scheduled to arrive in November following a surge of 19 arrivals in October. With multiple double and triple dockings bringing thousands of passengers, the city’s port continues to drive growth for local tourism and businesses.
Puerto Vallarta’s largest park rehab, Tuki Bosque, opened on Halloween night. Mayor Munguía inaugurated the new green space, which includes games and activities for kids and families in Vista Hermosa. It marks a big commitment to creating safe, joyful public spaces for the entire community of El Pitillal.
Puerto Vallarta’s Recuérdame Festival 2025 blended solemn remembrance with joyous celebration. Highlights included a record-setting parade, new public murals at 5 de Diciembre Cemetery, and over 40,000 residents visiting cemeteries. The festival concluded with a festive pet walk, celebrating life and Mexican tradition.
Puerto Vallarta celebrated the Day of the Dead with record attendance, as more than 35,000 people filled the streets for the grand parade and unveiling of the monumental Catrina. The colorful event honored life, death, and PV’s deep-rooted Mexican traditions.
Puerto Vallarta has once again demonstrated its commitment to environmental excellence by earning the Platinum Beach recognition for Playa de Oro. This prestigious award was presented at the 5th National Meeting of Sustainable Beaches in Cancun, highlighting the city's status as a national leader in coastal conservation and responsible management.
Puerto Vallarta will take part in a regional tsunami drill on Tuesday, November 4, at 10:00 am. Conducted in observance of World Tsunami Awareness Day, the exercise aims to strengthen emergency readiness, promote evacuation awareness, and reinforce a culture of prevention across coastal communities.
