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.
A 40 million peso investment is set to transform Puerto Vallarta's La Isla Rio Cuale. The renewal project, announced by Mayor Luis Munguía during the island's centennial celebration, will enhance nature with a new Botanical Garden and improve facilities, while creating a new hub for local culture and gastronomy.
Mayor Munguía recently delivered new tablets to students at Cuauhtémoc School and announced major infrastructure updates. Besides funding a long-requested covered civic plaza, the Mayor confirmed street rehabilitation and other neighborhood projects for the San Esteban community are also on the way.
Despite Uber’s recent legal victory granting it the right to operate at airports across Mexico, the situation at Puerto Vallarta International Airport remains unchanged. Drivers are still unable to provide service within the terminal grounds, as the National Guard has not yet received official authorization to permit their access.
From October 30 to November 3, Puerto Vallarta will honor one of Mexico’s most meaningful traditions with the second edition of “Remember Me.” The Día de Muertos festival will fill the city with art, music, dance, parades, and colorful altars celebrating life, memory, and cultural heritage - in true Vallarta style.
Puerto Vallarta reinforced its reputation as a world-class golf destination during the International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) 2025 in Cannes, connecting with global industry leaders to promote its luxury offerings, exceptional courses, and signature hospitality.
As Puerto Vallarta prepares to celebrate Día de Muertos on November 1st and 2nd, city departments are working together to ensure a safe and welcoming environment. Under Mayor Luis Munguía’s direction, preventive inspections and maintenance efforts are readying cemeteries for the cherished tradition.
More than 100 million pesos will be invested in the coming year to transform and preserve the heart of Puerto Vallarta. During a recent meeting of the Historic Center Citizens’ Council, officials presented an ambitious plan to renovate some of the city’s most iconic spaces using resources from the Tourism Trust Fund.
