Jesús Reyes García, Director of Vallarta Botanical Garden, has been honored with the 2024 Marsh Award for International Plant Conservation. This prestigious award, given by Botanic Gardens Conservation International and The Marsh Charitable Trust, recognizes Jesús’s outstanding contributions to plant conservation in Mexico.
A recent study by NeoMam Studios, commissioned by CashNetUSA, placed Puerto Vallarta, Mexico's stunning Pacific port city, among the world's leaders in free, top-rated tourist attractions. This prestigious recognition shines a light on the abundance and quality of no-cost experiences Puerto Vallarta offers visitors.
The National Migration Institute (INM) in Puerto Vallarta is facing challenges due to recent staffing changes. Previously completed within a day, procedures for foreign residents now take two to three weeks, causing significant delays and impacting many foreigners.
The 24th annual Puerto Vallarta International Film Festival (FICPV) is set to light up Banderas Bay from June 14th to 17th, 2024. Hosted by the University of Guadalajara’s Centro Universitario de la Costa (CUCosta), the FICPV promises a vibrant celebration of cinema for all.
On May 27, Puerto Vallarta honored its most renowned painter, Manuel Lepe Macedo, with a tribute on the Malecón. Marcela Lepe Quiroz, his daughter, announced plans to restore the iconic "Puerto Vallarta" letters, drawing on her father's vibrant style. Her own artwork was also showcased during the event.
On May 30 & 31, to commemorate Puerto Vallarta's double anniversary, iconic venues such as the Los Arcos del Malecón Amphitheater, the Main Plaza and the Malecón Lighthouse Esplanade will host a series of free events, including a live jazz festival and commemorative parade.
Puerto Vallarta's interim mayor, Francisco José Martínez Gil, announced that the city's Ley Seca (dry law) will be partially enforced this weekend due to the June 2 elections. While alcohol sales will be restricted, hotels and restaurant-bars can serve drinks until 11 pm to minimize economic impact on tourism.
Mexican swimmer Stephanie Montero Bending completed a stunning 127-kilometer swim across Banderas Bay on May 26, marking the first staged swim of its kind in Mexico. Her six-day journey, which began on May 20, not only showcased her athletic prowess but also raised funds for crucial marine conservation projects.
Puerto Vallarta faces a growing concern: dengue fever. With 82 confirmed cases reported by the Jalisco Health Secretariat's 'Aguas con el Dengue' platform as of May 18, 2024, health officials warn residents to take action. Dengue, a mosquito-borne illness, can cause serious illness and even death.
Puerto Vallarta is gearing up to celebrate a twofold occasion: the city's 106th anniversary as a municipality and its 56th as a city. As part of the festivities, the Vallartense Institute of Culture (IVC) will hold a special commemoration on May 27th in honor of the renowned local artist, Manuel Lepe Macedo.
