Interest in winter travel to Puerto Vallarta is climbing, with new Booking.com data showing a rise in accommodation searches for late December and early January. Strong domestic demand and steady U.S. tourism point to a promising end-of-year season for this popular beach vacation destination.
Puerto Vallarta is a world-class culinary hotspot. Four local restaurants earned a spot on OpenTable's Mexico's 50 Best List for 2025. This prestigious recognition celebrates the destination's superb dishes, creative chefs, and unforgettable dining experiences, reinforcing its appeal as a top dining location.
Progress continues on the expansion of Puerto Vallarta’s Malecón, where construction teams report that work remains on track with only a few weeks left before the six-week completion deadline. Crews have accelerated activity along the section bordering Hidalgo Park, a key area of the project.
More than 5,000 people took part in Puerto Vallarta’s consultation on whether the Malecón should stay pedestrian-only or reopen to vehicles, demonstrating strong community interest. The community's feedback is now with the City Council, with results expected to be released by Thursday or Friday of this week.
Every year during the first 12 days of December the streets of Puerto Vallarta come alive as the faithful make their way through the city in 'Peregrinaciones'. The celebrations come to a joyful end on December 12 with the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
The 2,500-acre VidantaWorld Nuevo Vallarta on Mexico's Pacific coast is launching a collection of high-end experiences, starting this December. The resort is set to redefine luxury entertainment with a new theme park, a world-class Cirque du Soleil aquatic show, and exclusive accommodations.
Puerto Vallarta residents are invited to vote from November 21–23 on whether the Malecón should reopen to vehicles or remain pedestrian-only. With oversight from IEPC Jalisco, the consultation aims to ensure a transparent, community-driven decision on the city's iconic waterfront space.
Puerto Vallarta’s Río Cuale Market, an architectural landmark, will undergo a full rehabilitation in 2026 after being designated a heritage site by FCARM. Planned upgrades include electrical replacements, roof beam repairs, tile restoration, and improvements.
Mayor Munguía is leading the charge to save the endangered Vallarta Mud Turtle (Kinosternon vogti). This unique species, discovered in 2018, faces extinction due to urban sprawl. The plan focuses on transforming Laguna Tomasa into an ecological park for conservation, backed by community efforts.
Puerto Vallarta’s Civil Protection and Fire Department is raising its emergency readiness through new national and international training programs. Recent certifications and advanced rescue instruction are strengthening technical skills, improving response protocols, and supporting safer operations across the city.
