During last Friday's Comisión Edilicia de Hacienda (Building Finance Commission) work session, a proposal to provide free and mandatory English language classes to tourist police officers, and other public servants who are in direct contact with foreign citizens and tourists, was approved by a simple majority.
On Tuesday, February 28, SEAPAL will simultaneously connect new water lines at five points on Basilio Badillo street, which will cause water shortages from 9:00 am until 10:00 pm in the Emiliano Zapata, El Centro and 5 de Diciembre neighborhoods. At the same time, Basilio Badillo will be closed to traffic.
Due to the fact that, up until now, there has been no agreement between the Federal Commission for the Protection of Sanitary Risks and the Puerto Vallarta City Council on how to apply the new Anti-Tobacco regulations, municipal public servants - including Police officers - are prevented from enforcing it.
Puerto Vallarta is on the list of the most sought after sun and beach destinations by international travelers looking for a spring break getaway. According to Expedia analysis, Puerto Vallarta has been searched over 25% times more this year than it was last year.
Black History Month is alive and well in Mexico, and Puerto Vallarta in particular, where there have been a number of celebratory events. First up was a concert on Feb 3, followed by more celebrations on February 5, 7 & 19th. If you weren’t able to attend this year's events, please plan on coming next year.
At the opening of the 2023 edition of Gala Riviera Nayarit-Puerto Vallarta, a leading event for the travel and tourism industry in the Mexican Pacific, Expedia, one of the most important travel platforms in the world, recognized Puerto Vallarta for its commitment to the development of tourism in Mexico.
The 'Cobra' unit of the Puerto Vallarta Citizen Security Commission has launched a deterrence and surveillance operation in popular tourist areas of the municipality to safeguard residents and tourists. Patrols are operating in a constant and random manner to reinforce security in public places.
The 2023 edition of Gala Vallarta-Nayarit will bring more than 70 national and international travel wholesalers together with Banderas Bay area hotel industry leaders to promote business opportunities. This important travel and tourism event will be held Feb 16-17 at the Vidanta business center in Bahía de Banderas.
Bringing world class professional tennis players from all over the globe together, the fourth edition of the Puerto Vallarta Open, recognized as the best ATP Challenger Tour Tournament in the world, will be played from March 6th through 12th at Parque Parota in the city's Hotel Zone.
The Puerto Vallarta International Airport had an excellent start to the new year. In January, the number of passenger arrivals increased nearly 50 percent compared to the same month of 2022, and more visitors were welcomed than at any other air terminal operated by Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico.
