Carnival Cruise Line has announced the cancellation of two more sailings aboard the Carnival Panorama, adding to the four Mexican Riviera cruises already scrapped due to propulsion problems. The cruise line cited issues affecting the ship's maximum cruising speed as the reason for pulling it out of service for necessary repairs.
In a remarkable display of courage and commitment, Stephanie Montero Bending is gearing up to conquer the vast waters of Banderas Bay, in support of whale conservation. On Saturday, she will embark on a challenging 35-kilometer swim, starting from the Marietas Islands in Nayarit and concluding at Las Gemelas Beach in Puerto Vallarta.
Whale watching season in Puerto Vallarta's Banderas Bay begins on December 8, and will continue until March 23, 2024. During this time, numerous tour operators offer whale watching excursions, taking passengers out into the bay to search for these gentle giants.
After a tough 5-day competition with contestants from 35 countries, Mexico clinched gold at the 2023 Karaoke World Championship held in Panama. Competing against 9 other duos in the Grand Finale, Luis Villanueva from Puerto Vallarta and Diego Mendoza Martínez from Monterrey secured the top spot in the Duet Category.
The Carnival Panorama, a frequent visitor to Puerto Vallarta, faces its second engine issue in two years, causing the cancellation of 4 Mexican Riviera cruises. The scheduled voyages out of Long Beach on November 11, 18, 26, and December 2 were cancelled, but the ship is expected to be back in service for its December 9 departure.
Puerto Vallarta has once again demonstrated its commitment to inclusivity and diversity by securing top honors in four significant categories at the LGBTQ+ Travel Awards Mexico 2023. The city’s remarkable achievement was celebrated during the award ceremony held in Morelia, Michoacán on November 8th.
On November 9, as part of their commitment to work together with civil associations and lend support to a greater number of people, the Eagle’s Wings Foundation distributed $5.5 million pesos to 34 non-profit organizations in Puerto Vallarta and Bahía de Banderas.
If you are planning to celebrate the holidays at home in Puerto Vallarta, plan ahead! Costco recently revealed plans to temporarily close all 41 of its branches in Mexico on Thursday, November 23, and on Mondays, December 25 and January 1, so their employees can celebrate the holidays with their loved ones.
During October, the Puerto Vallarta International Airport came close to reaching a total of 5.5 million passengers in the first 10 months of the year. The airport's impressive growth in passenger numbers is indeed a positive sign for the Banderas Bay region's tourism industry, promising a potentially record-breaking year.
Experts from Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) are currently unraveling the mysteries of a 1,500-year-old tomb from the Mixtec-Zapotec tradition. This tomb, believed to be associated with a lineage of merchant-warriors, remained hidden beneath the streets of San Juan Ixcaquixtla, Puebla until recently.
