The Puerto Vallarta Club Iguanas basketball team is set to make its season debut this weekend as visitors against Mineros de Cosalá in Sinaloa. Their first home games are scheduled for September 13 & 14 at the Unidad Deportiva Agustín Flores Contreras Auditorium.
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) will invest 3.6 billion pesos in Puerto Vallarta's Gustavo Díaz Ordaz Airport over five years as part of a broader plan. GAP's development strategy includes over 52 billion pesos to upgrade infrastructure at its 12 Mexican airports from 2025 to 2029.
Stand-up comedian and actress Sofía Niño de Rivera visited Puerto Vallarta on August 11 and 12 for a special photo shoot at some of the city's most iconic locations. This project is for the international magazine Marie Claire, which, for the first time, will feature Puerto Vallarta on its cover and in its content.
Southwest Airlines is boosting its Mexico service for spring 2025 with new direct flights. Starting March 8, travelers can fly from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta and from Nashville to Los Cabos, enhancing access to two top destinations just in time for the busy spring break season.
Governor Enrique Alfaro Ramírez is scheduled to visit Puerto Vallarta this week to inspect the progress of key infrastructure projects, including the ongoing roadwork on Francisco Medina Ascencio Boulevard. Alfaro's visit is expected to accelerate the pace of rehabilitation work on this vital thoroughfare.
Jalisco's tourism is on the rise, with Puerto Vallarta welcoming over 1.8 million international visitors in early 2024 - a 7.4% increase from last year. Boosted by strategic promotions and new flight routes, the state is attracting more travelers from the U.S. and Canada, solidifying its position as a premier global destination.
Jalisco State has taken proactive measures to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season. Essential disaster preparedness supplies, including food, bedding, and hygiene kits, have been distributed to the municipal DIF systems in vulnerable communities in the Costa Sur and Costa Sierra Occidental regions.
Puerto Vallarta's twin lighthouses, key historical landmarks, are celebrated with a new photo exhibition marking 92 years. The Matamoros Street lighthouse, now beautifully restored, stands as a symbol of the city's rich cultural heritage and enduring local pride.
Floralia Estrada Bernal, a 33-year-old athlete from Puerto Vallarta, is preparing to represent Mexico at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. With a passion for sports that began at age 15, Floralia has never let her condition hold her back. Instead, she has consistently shown that there are no limits to what one can achieve.
The PGA Tour has confirmed that the prestigious Mexico Open at Vidanta will once again grace its 2025 schedule. Set to take place February 17-23, this marks the fourth consecutive year that the tournament will be held in Puerto Vallarta, known for its unique blend of world-class golf, stunning scenery, and Mexican charm.
