The new Expats In Mexico 2022 Survey reveals that when asked to choose why they make Mexico their home, nearly one-quarter of all expats who participated in this year's study chose low cost of living as the main reason, although the Mexican lifestyle and climate also scored well.
Covid vaccinations for everyone in Puerto Vallarta over 18 years of age will be available from 9:00 am until 4:30 pm at the La Lija Sports Unit from Monday, March 28 through Wednesday, March 30. Whether you need your first, second, or third dose, the AstraZeneca vaccine will be applied.
Residents of Vallarta's Emiliano Zapata neighborhood are objecting to the construction of a 9-story building in front of the emblematic church of Santa Cruz, saying that it will not only block views of the clock tower but is also an attack on the image of this typical neighborhood, which they say is an important tourist attraction.
During a recent visit to Puerto Vallarta, Governor Alfaro announced that 30 million pesos would be invested in improving the south-north lateral lanes of Francisco Medina Ascencio. He also said that he will return in early April to deliver the Insurgentes Street bridge.
From March 18 through 21, the second long weekend of the year, Puerto Vallarta hotels registered an average occupancy of over 95%. The tourism sector considers this a positive sign that the rhythm will be maintained during the Semana Santa and Pascua (Holy Week and Easter Week) vacation period.
On March 23 the Vallarta Food Bank celebrated two years of serving the community. On March 6, the people of Puerto Vallarta showed support of local restaurateurs Francie Nguyen, Jimmy Plouff & Frankie Victoria Banuelos, who founded this grass-roots movement.
If you suspect that you have Covid-19, you can now get a free viral antigen detection test in Puerto Vallarta. However, tests are available by appointment only. Those who have symptoms or suspect they are carriers must make an appointment by calling 322-226-8085.
After several weeks in which Covid-19 infections have been scarce and hospitalizations and deaths have decreased significantly, Puerto Vallarta is getting closer to operating at 100% capacity in all of its commercial establishments, including nightlife.
According to the Jalisco Secretariat of Infrastructure and Public Works (SIOP), reconstruction of the Insurgentes Street bridge, which connected downtown Puerto Vallarta with the Romantic Zone but collapsed after the passage of Hurricane Nora, is 98% complete, and should be delivered before the Easter holidays.
The Director of Beach Tourism, Jorge Quintero Alvarado, reported that, for this coming long weekend, Puerto Vallarta hotels could reach 100% occupancy. With schools and government offices closed on Monday to celebrate the birthday of Benito Juárez, national tourists will be flocking to PV beaches to enjoy the three-day holiday weekend.
