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.
In the wake of the devastation Hurricane Otis left in Acapulco, COPARMEX President, José Medina Mora Icaza, is offering a lifeline to displaced workers. His plan seeks to connect them with employment opportunities in tourist hotspots like Puerto Vallarta, aiming to bridge the gap and boost the local economy.
Vallarta Yacht Club has officially taken over their new premises in the bar/restaurant area of a commercial building situated among the hospital and immigration offices in Nuevo Nayarit. Now, along with the good news of a new home, the club has announced a schedule of events that’s sure to keep sailors busy well into 2024.
The 9th annual Travvy Awards took place on November 2 in Florida, and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico won in five of the seven categories for which it was nominated. Also known as the 'Academy Awards' of the travel industry, the Travvy Awards recognize the best in tourism worldwide.
