Interest in traveling to Puerto Vallarta from the United States is on the rise, according to Amadeus, which tracks air travel trends. With a 25% increase in searches for June travel and more flight availability, PV is quickly becoming one of Mexico's top summer vacation destinations.
Despite an overall 2.5% decrease in year-over-year passenger traffic across GAP's 12 Mexican airports, the Puerto Vallarta International Airport soared in May 2024 with a 3.2% increase in passengers. This growth continues a strong year for the airport, which has already surpassed 3.2 million passengers in 2024.
The best up-and-coming beach volleyball players will compete in the 2024 Puerto Vallarta National Beach Volleyball Championship, set to take place at Holi Beach June 14-16. The event is free and open to the general public. Don't forget to bring your sunscreen and stay hydrated as you support your favorite team!
In celebration of Pride Month, Airbnb has revealed the top LGBTQ+ friendly cities, with Puerto Vallarta shining brightly. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and vibrant LGBTQ+ community, Puerto Vallarta stands out as a leading destination, offering warm hospitality and inclusive experiences for all travelers.
Excitement is brewing in Puerto Vallarta as the city anticipates a stellar summer tourism season. With hotel occupancy projected to surpass 70%, this popular beach vacation destination is poised to welcome a surge of national and international visitors eager to soak up the sun and explore its vibrant offerings.
Puerto Vallarta's international cruise ship segment is experiencing a low season in June 2024, with only four scheduled arrivals of large cruise ships. However, the 'most beautiful ship in the world', the Amerigo Vespucci, will arrive on June 18th, and will be docked at Pier 3 until Sunday, June 23rd.
Puerto Vallarta has announced a collaboration with NYC Pride, one of the world's largest LGBTQ+ events. As a result of the alliance, on June 30, Vallarta will have one of the 55 floats in the NYC Pride parade, which each year attracts over 2.5 million tourists.
Jesús Reyes García, Director of Vallarta Botanical Garden, has been honored with the 2024 Marsh Award for International Plant Conservation. This prestigious award, given by Botanic Gardens Conservation International and The Marsh Charitable Trust, recognizes Jesús’s outstanding contributions to plant conservation in Mexico.
A recent study by NeoMam Studios, commissioned by CashNetUSA, placed Puerto Vallarta, Mexico's stunning Pacific port city, among the world's leaders in free, top-rated tourist attractions. This prestigious recognition shines a light on the abundance and quality of no-cost experiences Puerto Vallarta offers visitors.
The National Migration Institute (INM) in Puerto Vallarta is facing challenges due to recent staffing changes. Previously completed within a day, procedures for foreign residents now take two to three weeks, causing significant delays and impacting many foreigners.
