Puerto Vallarta and Bahía de Banderas face a growing homelessness crisis. A new initiative, White Patrols, aims to address this issue by providing assistance to homeless individuals and preventing crime. Inspired by other specialized police units, the White Patrols will offer a unique resource for the community.
Puerto Vallarta wraps up the low cruise season this September with five ship arrivals, including the newly refurbished Carnival Firenze. Despite fewer ships, the city continues to welcome cruise passengers with open arms, setting the stage for the high season's return in October.
Puerto Vallarta is gearing up for a thriving winter season as Sunwing announces a new nonstop flight from Victoria starting December 10. With expanded routes and added frequencies from Canadian airlines, Puerto Vallarta continues to shine as a top destination for Canadian travelers.
The Puerto Vallarta Club Iguanas basketball team is set to make its season debut this weekend as visitors against Mineros de Cosalá in Sinaloa. Their first home games are scheduled for September 13 & 14 at the Unidad Deportiva Agustín Flores Contreras Auditorium.
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) will invest 3.6 billion pesos in Puerto Vallarta's Gustavo Díaz Ordaz Airport over five years as part of a broader plan. GAP's development strategy includes over 52 billion pesos to upgrade infrastructure at its 12 Mexican airports from 2025 to 2029.
Stand-up comedian and actress Sofía Niño de Rivera visited Puerto Vallarta on August 11 and 12 for a special photo shoot at some of the city's most iconic locations. This project is for the international magazine Marie Claire, which, for the first time, will feature Puerto Vallarta on its cover and in its content.
Southwest Airlines is boosting its Mexico service for spring 2025 with new direct flights. Starting March 8, travelers can fly from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta and from Nashville to Los Cabos, enhancing access to two top destinations just in time for the busy spring break season.
Governor Enrique Alfaro Ramírez is scheduled to visit Puerto Vallarta this week to inspect the progress of key infrastructure projects, including the ongoing roadwork on Francisco Medina Ascencio Boulevard. Alfaro's visit is expected to accelerate the pace of rehabilitation work on this vital thoroughfare.
Jalisco's tourism is on the rise, with Puerto Vallarta welcoming over 1.8 million international visitors in early 2024 - a 7.4% increase from last year. Boosted by strategic promotions and new flight routes, the state is attracting more travelers from the U.S. and Canada, solidifying its position as a premier global destination.
Jalisco State has taken proactive measures to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season. Essential disaster preparedness supplies, including food, bedding, and hygiene kits, have been distributed to the municipal DIF systems in vulnerable communities in the Costa Sur and Costa Sierra Occidental regions.
