Puerto Vallarta's International Airport defied the overall downward trend in March 2024 for Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico's 12 Mexican airports, recording a 5.7% increase in total passenger traffic compared to March 2023. This positive outcome came despite a decline in domestic arrivals, which fell 10.8%.
In celebration of Children's Day on April 30, the System for Integral Family Development (DIF) in Puerto Vallarta is hosting a toy donation campaign, 'Smiles of the Heart'. This initiative aims to bring joy to children and raise awareness about their rights. Donate new, non-violent toys by April 19th.
Puerto Vallarta's Amapas Stairs are about to take on a whole new life with the launch of 'Amapas Ascent: Stairway Stories,' a stunning public art project by renowned local artist Danyol León. This ambitious initiative goes beyond the recently completed renovations that transformed the stairs into a safer and more user-friendly passage.
Puerto Vallarta's reputation as a top LGBTQ+ destination is solidified with the opening of The Tryst, a new boutique hotel catering to gay travelers. The hotel coincides its debut with Vallarta Pride, one of the biggest Pride celebrations in Mexico, offering guests a luxurious stay amidst the vibrant festivities.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, kicked off the month of April on a high note in the international tourist cruise industry, with the arrival of five ships in the first week alone. In total, this popular coastal destination will welcome 23 cruise ships this month, including five double arrivals and two triple arrivals.
The University of Guadalajara's Center for Exact Sciences and Engineering has identified Puerto Vallarta as one of the best locations in Jalisco to view the eclipse on April 8th. Observers here will see an impressive 95.6% of the total eclipse, which will begin at 10:47 am and conclude at 1:29 pm.
Puerto Vallarta's allure extends beyond tourism. Home to many retired Americans and Canadians who've chosen to live here, either permanently or at least for a few months of the year, this Mexican Pacific Coast city is attracting a new wave of residents: digital nomads.
Music fills the air as Puerto Vallarta hosts the 1st National Meeting of Children's & Youth Orchestras. Over 60 young musicians from across Mexico have gathered for a week of workshops and cultural exchange. Don't miss the Gala Concert on April 5 at Teatro Vallarta and the closing performance at Los Arcos del Malecón on April 6.
Puerto Vallarta emerged from the first week of the Easter vacation period (Semana Santa) unscathed, reporting a 'saldo blanco' despite a throng of tourists. Over 82,000 visitors basked on the city's famed beaches, and an estimated 19,000 people enjoyed nightly strolls along the Malecón.
Drivers heading to Puerto Vallarta for Easter will be happy to know that the long-awaited Compostela-Las Varas section of the Guadalajara-Puerto Vallarta shortcut is finally open, slashing travel times and offering a smoother ride. Construction of another section that will connect the San Vicente to the airport is underway.
