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.
Jalisco's airports welcomed over 5 million incoming passengers in the first five months of 2024, according to Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico. Guadalajara International Airport received the most traffic, handling 3.4 million passengers, while Puerto Vallarta International Airport welcomed 1.6 million.
Puerto Vallarta welcomed 267,000 passengers on 90 cruise ships from January to May 2024, according to the National Port System Administration. Data from Mexico's Ministry of Tourism indicates that the average cruise ship visitor spent $83.90 while in the port city, generating an estimated economic impact of $22 million USD.
Puerto Vallarta mades its debut at NYC Pride on June 30th, representing all of Mexico. The delegation, including representatives from Puerto Vallarta's City Council and LGBTQIA+ community, marched alongside 75,000 participants, promoting LGBTQIA+ tourism in the vibrant city.
Puerto Vallarta cyclists Erik Fernando Godínez Peña and Joel Cruz Hernández are off to Europe for the prestigious L'Étape du Tour de France 2024. This unique event grants amateur cyclists the opportunity to chase the same dream as the pros, tackling a closed-road stage of the Tour de France itself.
The beloved Puerto Vallarta sign on the Malecón is getting a makeover. Faded colors prompted a restoration project that will not only bring back the sign's vibrancy but also pay homage to the city's renowned painter, Manuel Lepe. Leading the artistic charge are Lepe's daughter, Marcela, and nephew, Luis.
