The Puerto Vallarta International Airport handled nearly 700,000 passengers in January 2024, but not all sectors grew. While international travel surged 8.2%, domestic traffic dropped 11.1%. Despite the split, the airport ranked 3rd nationally. Guadalajara held the top position, followed by Tijuana.
The 29th edition of Gala Puerto Vallarta-Riviera Nayarit, the region's premier tourism business event, is set to take place February 8-9, 2024. This gathering facilitates crucial negotiations between hoteliers and wholesalers, determining hotel room purchases for upcoming seasons, particularly the 2024-2025 winter season.
Puerto Vallarta will host the WTA 125 tournament, the first of its kind on the west coast of Mexico. Set to take place February 19-25 at Parota Park, the Women's Tennis Association tournament will feature more than 30 players competing in a total of 50 matches, all vying for a prize pool of $125,000.
According to local news source Vallarta en Línea, the Puerto Vallarta International Airport has recently installed autonomous immigration filters, promising to expedite the entry process for foreigners. Though not yet activated, these long-awaited 'e-gates' will ensure a swift and efficient experience for incoming travelers.
In the month of February, Puerto Vallarta will welcome a total of thirteen international cruise ship arrivals, according to the schedule released by the Puerto Vallarta National Port System Administration The first ship to arrive will be the Emerald Princess on Saturday, February 3rd.
Puerto Vallarta Mayor Profe Michel delivered a much-needed shot in the arm to the city's firefighters on Tuesday, presenting five brand new double cabin pickup trucks to the Civil Protection and Fire Department. This comes as welcome news after the department had been struggling with a lack of reliable vehicles for some time.
Puerto Vallarta Mayor Luis Alberto Michel Rodríguez inaugurated a new children's playground in Los Mangos Park last Friday, marking the completion of the first phase of the city's 'Rescue of Public Spaces' program. The program aims to revitalize green areas throughout the municipality and promote healthy family recreation.
The dome of the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe in downtown Puerto Vallarta is currently shrouded in scaffolding, as a significant restoration project aimed at preserving the historic landmark begins. The church remains open for worship during the renovation.
Puerto Vallarta is attracting Hollywood with its stunning scenery and diverse locations. From hit series like 'El Señor de los Cielos' to reality shows and soap operas, Vallarta is becoming a filming hotspot. As of this month, 3 major productions are already on the agenda, bringing millions to the local economy.
The Twelfth International Charro Championships is set to take place at Hacienda Serena (aka Arena Vallarta) in Puerto Vallarta from January 31 through February 4. With daily competitions and traditional events, this is a great way to enjoy the 'real' Mexico.
