After a three-year wait, direct access to COVID-19 vaccines at pharmacies in Mexico is imminent. Cofepris has given Moderna and Pfizer the 'Green Light', signaling a major step forward. While challenges exist, this development marks a positive stride toward accessible and convenient vaccination for the country.
Puerto Vallarta Airport has surpassed 6 million passengers in 2023, with November seeing a 3.7% increase compared to Nov 2022. This trend is expected to continue, with passenger numbers projected to exceed 6.5 million by year's end, setting a new record.
Get ready for a joyous celebration as Puerto Vallarta's Christmas Festival returns from December 9th to 31st, 2023! This exciting event promises a blend of traditional and contemporary activities, all free and open to the public, making it the perfect way to experience the festive spirit in this vibrant Mexican city.
The Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal is gearing up for a busy December as three out of the 13 scheduled cruise ships have already docked this month. The Navigator Of The Seas led the way on December 1, followed by the Konigsdam on the 2nd, and Greenpeace's Arctic Sunrise on the 5th. The Disney Magic is set to arrive on December 6.
The Puerto Vallarta International Airport is gearing up for the winter season, while addressing a 10% surge in passenger numbers. Administrator Cryshtian José Amador Lizardi reports seamless collaboration with government agencies in providing essential services and shares progress on the eagerly awaited new terminal building.
Jalisco Governor, Enrique Alfaro Ramírez, has revealed a significant shift in plans for the Costalgre airport project in Tomatlán. The governor announced that the federal government will now take charge of the airport's administration, aiming to transform it into an international hub.
During his December 1 visit to Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco Governor Enrique Alfaro Ramírez inaugurated the newly rehabilitated Los Muertos Pier. With an investment of 12.5 million pesos, the pier now has new lighting, paint, restored benches, and a reinforced platform where tourists embark and disembark.
On December 1, World AIDS Day, SETAC, a non-profit community and wellness center whose mission is to reduce HIV and other sexually transmitted infections in Puerto Vallarta and the greater Banderas Bay area, will be offering free rapid testing for HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B & C at Parque Lazaro Cardenas from 10 am to 2 pm.
As December approaches, Puerto Vallarta's Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe parish is making preparations for the upcoming 12-day celebration of the Virgin of Guadalupe. This cherished tradition, deeply ingrained in the city's culture, is set to draw thousands of pilgrims, with 350 groups registered to take part in this year's pilgrimages.
In a special session held on Monday, Mayor Luis Alberto Michel Rodríguez led the Puerto Vallarta City Council to approve 4.85M pesos aid for Hurricane Lidia victims. With 80% from the State Fund for Natural Disasters and 20% from the municipality, the support will help 199 families replace essential household items and rebuild post-disaster.
