From February 22 to 25, the Vidanta Vallarta golf course in Nuevo Nayarit will be the scene of the third edition of the Mexico Open. This is the third consecutive time this tournament has appeared on the PGA Tour calendar as an official FedEx Cup event, offering the winner 500 points and a purse of $8.1 million USD.
Puerto Vallarta will celebrate Carnaval from February 22 to 24, under the motto 'Dance, laugh and celebrate.' The event promises a fabulous lineup of live music performances and lively contests, but the big celebration will be the spectacular parade that will wind its way through the city on Saturday, February 24.
The Chalacatepec International Airport, located in Costalegre, Jalisco, is set to begin operations later this year. The completed airport aims to boost connectivity in the Costalegre region, a 240-kilometer stretch of Pacific coastline south of Puerto Vallarta.
After attending FITUR, Jalisco's Tourism Secretary Vanessa Pérez Lamas highlights achievements, including discussions on direct flights linking Puerto Vallarta and Madrid. While acknowledging the success of the existing direct connection to Guadalajara, she emphasized the need for a similar connection to Vallarta.
The 2024 Gala Puerto Vallarta - Riviera Nayarit, a key event for the region's tourism industry, concluded with record-breaking participation and business connections. Over two days, tourism stakeholders interacted in just over 6,000 pre-arranged meetings, the highest number in the event's history.
The Puerto Vallarta International Airport handled nearly 700,000 passengers in January 2024, but not all sectors grew. While international travel surged 8.2%, domestic traffic dropped 11.1%. Despite the split, the airport ranked 3rd nationally. Guadalajara held the top position, followed by Tijuana.
The 29th edition of Gala Puerto Vallarta-Riviera Nayarit, the region's premier tourism business event, is set to take place February 8-9, 2024. This gathering facilitates crucial negotiations between hoteliers and wholesalers, determining hotel room purchases for upcoming seasons, particularly the 2024-2025 winter season.
Puerto Vallarta will host the WTA 125 tournament, the first of its kind on the west coast of Mexico. Set to take place February 19-25 at Parota Park, the Women's Tennis Association tournament will feature more than 30 players competing in a total of 50 matches, all vying for a prize pool of $125,000.
According to local news source Vallarta en Línea, the Puerto Vallarta International Airport has recently installed autonomous immigration filters, promising to expedite the entry process for foreigners. Though not yet activated, these long-awaited 'e-gates' will ensure a swift and efficient experience for incoming travelers.
In the month of February, Puerto Vallarta will welcome a total of thirteen international cruise ship arrivals, according to the schedule released by the Puerto Vallarta National Port System Administration The first ship to arrive will be the Emerald Princess on Saturday, February 3rd.
