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.
The Puerto Vallarta Malecón, one of the city's main tourist attractions, is undergoing a much-needed facelift. After years of wear and delayed maintenance, work has resumed with a completion target date of August 10. Municipal authorities promise to preserve its original design, ensuring the boardwalk retains its unique charm.
Puerto Vallarta is capturing the imagination of Canadian travelers like never before. With over 7 million searches in the first half of 2024, interest has surged by 5.8% compared to last year, according to the Amadeus travel data system. Leading the charge in this wave of interest is Comox, with a staggering 35% increase in searches.
After being one of the top five busiest cruise ports in Mexico during the first four months of 2024, Puerto Vallarta anticipates only five cruise ship arrivals in July. All but one of these arrivals will be from the Carnival Panorama, which will maintain its weekly visits throughout the summer.
The Vallarta Azteca-CECYTEJ Folkloric Group is set for its eighth international tour, the sixth in Europe. This month, the 35-member delegation, including dancers, mariachi musicians, and vocalists Herenka & Curiel, will visit Greece, Bulgaria, and Turkey, performing at cultural festivals in each country.
Jalisco's tourism industry thrived in the first five months of 2023, bringing in 31.8 billion pesos. Puerto Vallarta was the top earner, raking in 17.84 billion pesos, followed by Guadalajara with 11.35 billion pesos. The state welcomed over 13.4 million tourists and boasted a strong average hotel occupancy rate.
