Hurricane Roslyn slammed into a sparsely populated stretch of Mexico's Pacific coast between Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan early Sunday morning and quickly moved inland. The Cat 3 hurricane came ashore in roughly the same area where Hurricane Orlene made landfall Oct. 3.
Puerto Vallarta is under a Hurricane Watch as Tropical storm Roslyn is forecast to be a hurricane when it passes near and makes landfall along the west-central coast of Mexico late Saturday and Sunday, accompanied by strong winds and a potentially dangerous storm surge.
According to the most recent INEGI National Urban Public Security Survey, corresponding to the third quarter of 2022, Puerto Vallarta remains the safest city in Jalisco, and is again among the Top 10 with the lowest perception of insecurity on the national level.
From October 27 through November 3, Puerto Vallarta will be celebrating one of Mexico’s most beloved traditions, El Día de Los Muertos. In addition to the exhibition of catrinas and altars on the Malecón, main square and municipal presidency, the city hopes to break the current Guinness record for the 'World's Largest Catrina.'
According to the latest report released by Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP), in the first nine months of 2022, the Puerto Vallarta International Airport welcomed more than 4.5 million passengers. This represents an increase of more than 64% over the 2,752,000 passengers that arrived in 2021.
The 2022 Puerto Vallarta International Fishing Tournament is scheduled to take place in the waters of Banderas Bay Nov 9-12. Now in its 66th edition, this is one of the Mexican Pacific's most prestigious sportfishing tournaments, attracting anglers from all over the world. This year's event offers almost 1.5 million pesos in cash and prizes.
Tropicasa Realty is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2022. Through changing technology, storm damage, the U.S. housing crisis of 2008, and a global pandemic, Tropicasa Realty has continued to adapt and thrive, not only exemplifying one of the most successful companies in our region, but one of the most community minded.
After a three year absence, the Madonnari Festival will return to downtown Puerto Vallarta from November 11th through 13th, 2022. This fourteenth edition of the 3-day cultural event, showcasing elaborate chalk drawings created by local artists of all ages, is sure to dazzle the senses. Be sure to bring your camera!
Known around the world as the symbol of Puerto Vallarta, the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Events and celebrations include religious services, a pilgrimage from the sports stadium to Los Arcos de Malecón, cultural and musical performances, and fireworks.
Mayor Professor Luis Alberto Michel Rodríguez on Monday delivered more equipment, tools, and uniforms to municipal Civil Protection and Fire personnel, in order to improve emergency services and care for Puerto Vallarta residents and visitors, and to help them be better prepared to act in any emergency.