The Tepic-Riviera Nayarit Airport received a major upgrade, boasting a renovated terminal, extended runway, revamped infrastructure, and a new control tower. This 2.5 billion peso project improves capacity and connects the airport to popular Riviera Nayarit vacation destinations.
Recently settled in Puerto Vallarta on a full-time basis, the incredibly talented David Sabella will now serve as house manager, booking director, and special events producer at Act2PV, bringing with him a vision for the theater that mirrors the vibrancy and excitement of the city itself.
This week, Puerto Vallarta police officers will participate in a 3-day training program, 'Technical Aspects of Detention Control with a Focus on Vulnerable Groups.' This training program underscores the importance of human rights-based policing and ensuring sensitive treatment for vulnerable populations during police encounters.
During the 2023-2024 whale watching season, RABEN teams successfully released 11 entangled whales, as reported by Astrid Frisch Jordán, the national coordinator of the Entangled Whale Assistance Network groups. These teams remain on alert until the last whale leaves Banderas Bay, even though the season officially concluded on March 23.
Puerto Vallarta's municipal government recently announced progress in finalizing a Sister City twinning agreement with New York City. As part of the initiative, Puerto Vallarta will be advertised on Time Square screens during NYC's Cinco de Mayo parade on May 5th.
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.
