Puerto Vallarta is making strides toward a cleaner future with the launch of the Environmental Route, a recycling program collecting glass, aluminum, cardboard, and plastic from over 18,000 homes. Running six days a week, it promotes waste separation across sixteen key neighborhoods.
According to the most recent INEGI National Urban Public Security Survey (ENSU), corresponding to the second quarter of 2025, Puerto Vallarta remains the safest city in Jalisco, and continues to be one of Mexico's safest cities, ranking fifth in the country.
Puerto Vallarta's Trees from Plaza to Plaza program is a blooming success! Over 200 trees, including starfruit and guava, found new homes thanks to community involvement. This initiative by the Environmental Sustainability Directorate is fostering reforestation and environmental awareness, making our city greener and more beautiful.
As part of a major push to enhance regional travel, Nayarit Governor Miguel Ángel Navarro Quintero has unveiled Riviera Nayarit Connects with the World, a transportation initiative that will link the new Tepic-Riviera Nayarit International Airport with key beach destinations across the state.
The Vallarta Azteca Folklore Group is once again captivating audiences with their 23rd national tour, which continues through August 4. Led by maestro Antonio Salcedo, the 42-member troupe is performing in nine states, showcasing the rich traditions of Puerto Vallarta and Jalisco through their acclaimed show, Orgullo por Jalisco.
Puerto Vallarta has taken the first step toward revitalizing its historic center and Emiliano Zapata neighborhood. At the first working meeting of the Historic Center Citizen Council, city officials and local leaders outlined plans to improve public spaces while preserving the area's cultural charm.
After Cofepris flagged Camarones, Mismaloya, and Cuale as unsafe for swimming, Puerto Vallarta is shifting its cleanup push upstream. This Saturday, volunteers and officials will clear rivers and streams - the pipelines that carry trash to the sea - to restore water quality and protect the coast.
A proposed Transpacific Tourist Train could soon link Mazatlán to Acapulco, connecting 45 destinations along 1,200 km of Mexico’s Pacific coast. Backed by Puerto Vallarta and Bahía de Banderas business chambers, the project aims to boost tourism, create jobs, and support local economies.
Four young girls from Puerto Vallarta made their hometown proud at the ALOHA International Mental Calculation Championship in Cambodia, where over 700 students from 17 countries competed. With two first-place wins and a second-place finish, their success highlights Vallarta’s rising academic talent.
Puerto Vallarta has launched My Malecón Reborn, a citizen survey inviting residents to shape the future of the city’s iconic boardwalk. Open through August 4, the initiative gathers public input on lighting, safety, green spaces, art, and more to guide a renewed vision for the Malecón.
