In a remarkable display of strength and commitment, Mexican open water swimmer Stephanie Montero Bending achieved an extraordinary feat by completing the 37.5k swim across Banderas Bay. Her daring swim took place on November 18, sending a powerful message about the conservation of Humpback Whales in the Mexican Pacific.
Señor Air, the latest addition to Mexican aviation, is set to take flight from Cabo San Lucas on December 8. The regional airline's official website is now open for ticket sales, featuring flights to initial destinations such as Mazatlán, Los Mochis, Guadalajara, and Puerto Vallarta.
TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel website, recently released the results of their 2023 Travelers’ Choice Awards, and Puerto Vallarta is once again among the top 5 'Best of the Best' destinations in Mexico. With less than 1% of TripAdvisor's 8 million listings earning this distinction, Puerto Vallarta's #4 position is significant.
In a festive celebration marking the 35th anniversary of Alaska Airlines, company directors confirmed the launch of an exciting venture - a new direct flight from Las Vegas, Nevada, to the Puerto Vallarta International Airport. Commencing on December 14, the service is scheduled to operate four times a week.
As Puerto Vallarta celebrates the 113th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution with civic ceremonies, flag raisings, and a dynamic parade featuring 30 contingents, be prepared for temporary road closures and traffic diversions in the city center from 8:00 am to noon on Monday, November 20.
Carnival Cruise Line has announced the cancellation of two more sailings aboard the Carnival Panorama, adding to the four Mexican Riviera cruises already scrapped due to propulsion problems. The cruise line cited issues affecting the ship's maximum cruising speed as the reason for pulling it out of service for necessary repairs.
In a remarkable display of courage and commitment, Stephanie Montero Bending is gearing up to conquer the vast waters of Banderas Bay, in support of whale conservation. On Saturday, she will embark on a challenging 35-kilometer swim, starting from the Marietas Islands in Nayarit and concluding at Las Gemelas Beach in Puerto Vallarta.
Whale watching season in Puerto Vallarta's Banderas Bay begins on December 8, and continues until March 23, 2024. During this time, numerous tour operators offer whale watching excursions, taking passengers out into the bay to search for these gentle giants.
After a tough 5-day competition with contestants from 35 countries, Mexico clinched gold at the 2023 Karaoke World Championship held in Panama. Competing against 9 other duos in the Grand Finale, Luis Villanueva from Puerto Vallarta and Diego Mendoza Martínez from Monterrey secured the top spot in the Duet Category.
The Carnival Panorama, a frequent visitor to Puerto Vallarta, faces its second engine issue in two years, causing the cancellation of 4 Mexican Riviera cruises. The scheduled voyages out of Long Beach on November 11, 18, 26, and December 2 were cancelled, but the ship is expected to be back in service for its December 9 departure.
