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.
The Easter holidays have Puerto Vallarta bursting at the seams with soaring hotel occupancy (89.3% avg.), and exceeding 95% on peak days. Over 248,000 tourists are expected, generating a potential $3.6 billion peso economic boost. The city's strategic location and bolstered security measures ensure a smooth experience.
Ten Puerto Vallarta beaches boast clean water for Easter vacations. Jalisco health officials analyzed bacteria levels and declared that the Yelapa, Quimixto, Las Ánimas, Mismaloya, Gemelas, Los Muertos, Del Cuale, Oasis, Las Palmas, and Camarones beaches are safe for swimming, based on federal standards.
With Holy Week here, and Easter fast approaching, the Directorate of Tourism and Economic Development in Puerto Vallarta is prepared for an increase in tourism. Director Christian Preciado Cázares anticipates hotels will be at full capacity by Thursday, with additional visitors utilizing vacation rental platforms.
On Wednesday, residents of Marina Vallarta presented a new patrol truck and improved office space to the municipality's Public Security Police Station. This marks the fourth patrol vehicle donation by Marina Vallarta residents during the current administration.
The second edition of 'Sabor en Competencia', a cooking contest celebrating local culinary diversity and products from Puerto Vallarta's municipal markets, took place last weekend at Parque Hidalgo. Alongside the competition, the event featured cultural presentations, as well as discussions on food and beverages.
The ROMPE Arte Urbano Collective, a group of Puerto Vallarta artists, academics, and citizens founded in 2021, recently announced the creation of five murals across the city. The project, supported by the municipal government and local businesses, aims to celebrate Vallarta's culture and identity through art.
On March 23, the Vallarta Food Bank will have officially been in operation for four years. Founded in 2020, VFB's mission extends beyond basic food provision. They aim to nurture hope and stability by also offering healthcare services, and developmental training programs to vulnerable populations in the greater Banderas Bay area.
