After Cofepris flagged Camarones, Mismaloya, and Cuale as unsafe for swimming, Puerto Vallarta is shifting its cleanup push upstream. This Saturday, volunteers and officials will clear rivers and streams - the pipelines that carry trash to the sea - to restore water quality and protect the coast.
A proposed Transpacific Tourist Train could soon link Mazatlán to Acapulco, connecting 45 destinations along 1,200 km of Mexico’s Pacific coast. Backed by Puerto Vallarta and Bahía de Banderas business chambers, the project aims to boost tourism, create jobs, and support local economies.
Four young girls from Puerto Vallarta made their hometown proud at the ALOHA International Mental Calculation Championship in Cambodia, where over 700 students from 17 countries competed. With two first-place wins and a second-place finish, their success highlights Vallarta’s rising academic talent.
Puerto Vallarta has launched My Malecón Reborn, a citizen survey inviting residents to shape the future of the city’s iconic boardwalk. Open through August 4, the initiative gathers public input on lighting, safety, green spaces, art, and more to guide a renewed vision for the Malecón.
In late May, Puerto Vallarta earned a major international honor by being named a Tree City of the World. This significant achievement was celebrated last week at the World Tree City International Forum held in San Luis Potosí, where Mayor Luis Munguía and his Environmental Sustainability team accepted the prestigious award.
The Puerto Vallarta Traffic and Road Safety Subdirectorate, with support from the Luis Munguía administration, is reminding residents and businesses to renew their yellow line permits or apply for new ones before August. This initiative aims to maintain order on public roads and ensure designated spaces are properly used.
As summer vacation begins, Puerto Vallarta is addressing a water quality concern as Cofepris reports that Camarones, Mismaloya, and Cuale beaches temporarily exceed safe bacteria levels, likely due to seasonal runoff. Fortunately, seven other area beaches remain safe for swimming and recreation.
SEAPAL Vallarta recently completed repairs in the Emiliano Zapata neighborhood, addressing a leak and sinkhole caused by deteriorating infrastructure. The incident, located on Camichín Street between Rivera del Río Cuale and Aquiles Serdán, highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by Puerto Vallarta's aging water and sewage systems.
With strong backing from Governor Pablo Lemus, Puerto Vallarta is advancing two major infrastructure projects: the renewal of the Mismaloya pier and the construction of the Las Juntas interchange. These developments are set to improve traffic flow, boost tourism, and enhance daily life for residents and visitors.
Marina Vallarta has earned recognition as Puerto Vallarta’s cleanest neighborhood, thanks to the dedication of its residents, businesses, and the local Residents Association. Their joint efforts promote health, safety, and sustainability throughout the area.
