The Tepic-Compostela highway, a 26-kilometer route in Nayarit, Mexico, will be completed by mid-September, announced Governor Miguel Ángel Navarro Quintero. This new road will cut travel time from Tepic to Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta to 90 minutes, boosting tourism and the local economy with improved accessibility.
Last weekend, Puerto Vallarta's DIF system, along with various government agencies, conducted its seventh mission to aid homeless individuals and those in transit. Visiting key areas like Avenida México and the Malecón, they identified 17 people and provided food, clothing, and assistance to those in need.
Does part of your move to Puerto Vallarta include a furry family member? Bringing a pet into Mexico in 2024 requires navigating various government regulations - on both sides of the border. While this might sound daunting, it just requires a bit of pre-planning.
Alaska Airlines is set to enhance travel options this winter by launching direct flights from four new U.S. cities to Puerto Vallarta. Starting in January 2025, these new routes will provide increased connectivity and convenience for travelers, adding an impressive 1,200 seats per week to this popular destination through April.
On July 9, interim Mayor Francisco José Martínez Gil met with renowned philanthropist John David Arnold, founder of PPEP, to discuss donations of emergency vehicles and medical equipment to Puerto Vallarta. Arnold's planned contributions include utility trucks, an ambulance, a fire truck, and medical supplies.
Travel enthusiasts have spoken, and the Riviera Nayarit region of Mexico has once again captured the hearts (and votes) of Travel + Leisure magazine readers. This year, four exceptional hotels and resorts in the area were recognized as standouts in the prestigious World's Best Awards for 2024.
Following a state alert for rising dengue cases, the six municipalities in Jalisco's North Coast Health Jurisdiction No. 8, including Puerto Vallarta, have pledged to strengthen preventive measures. Since this region has seen the highest case rates in Jalisco this year, various actions were agreed upon to combat this viral disease.
Local cyclists Fernando Godínez and Joel Cruz put Puerto Vallarta on the map with a remarkable showing at the prestigious L'Étape du Tour de France in Nice. The event, a massive gathering of over 16,000 cyclists from across the globe, proved to be a thrilling challenge and a testament to the athletes' unwavering determination.
As summer vacation brings a surge of national visitors to Puerto Vallarta, the city faces increasing litter issues. Despite municipal cleanup efforts, visitor negligence and limited waste management resources threaten the city's image, highlighting the need for greater community involvement.
Jalisco Governor-elect Pablo Lemus and Puerto Vallarta Mayor-elect Luis Munguía, despite representing different political parties, recently came together to discuss crucial infrastructure projects for the city. The collaboration between Lemus and Munguía promises significant improvements for Vallarta.
