Foreign tourism to Puerto Vallarta via air saw an uptick of nearly 10% in the first 4 months of 2024, according to Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico. In this period, the city welcomed 1,930,000 international passengers, primarily from the US, Canada, and Europe, representing a 9.6% increase from the same period in 2023.
The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust is ramping up promotional efforts to increase international airlift and brand recognition. As part of this strategy, Puerto Vallarta was the featured destination at the Mexican Consulate's Cinco de Mayo event in New York City's Times Square on May 5th.
Puerto Vallarta expects a busy May with 10 international cruise ships scheduled to dock, bringing thousands of passengers and a significant economic boost. The month kicked off on May 1st with the arrival of Celebrity Summit, and familiar favorites like Carnival Panorama and Navigator of the Seas return later in the month.
Puerto Vallarta will host top medical specialists, like Dr. Alan Christianson (endocrinology) & Dr. Gustavo Orozco (cardiology), as national and international experts gather to discuss advancements in hormonal restoration, epigenetics & more, during the Functional & Integrative Medicine Congress from May 3-5.
Puerto Vallarta continues to captivate world travelers. This charming city, with its cobblestone streets, stunning beaches, and vibrant atmosphere, has once again been nominated as the 'World's Best City' in the 2024 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards.
Construction has begun on a two-month project to improve a section of Basilio Badillo Street in Puerto Vallarta's Zona Romantica. The heavily traveled road will be closed between Insurgentes and Aguacate streets in Emiliano Zapata. Expect detours & delays as well as changes to bus routes.
The Annual Mexican Red Cross Collection commenced last week in the State of Jalisco, under the theme 'We Are All Heroes'. This yearly campaign aims to garner support from the local community to bolster the good works carried out by this esteemed institution.
Starting this October and running through April 2025, a new seasonal charter service will connect Prague, Czech Republic, with Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Operated by German tourism company DER Touristik, the weekly flights aim to attract travelers from Central Europe.
According to the most recent INEGI National Urban Public Security Survey (ENSU), corresponding to the first quarter of 2024, Puerto Vallarta remains the safest city in Jalisco, and has re-emerged as one of Mexico’s safest cities, ranking seventh in the country.
Puerto Vallarta participated in Seatrade Cruise Global 2024, a premier cruise industry event held from April 8-11 in Miami. With over 10,000 attendees and 600 exhibitors from 120 countries, the event proved to be a springboard for strengthening Puerto Vallarta's position as a leading Mexican cruise destination.
