According to the Director of Tourism and Economic Development, Ludvig Estrada Virgen, Puerto Vallarta is experiencing a significant recovery from the damage the pandemic had on the tourism sector. One example is the significant upturn in cruise ships arrivals in recent months.

According to the latest National Survey of Urban Public Security by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography, published April 19, 2022, Puerto Vallarta is considered the safest tourist destination in all of Mexico, and the safest city in the State of Jalisco.

From April 10-17, work crews from the Puerto Vallarta Directorate of Municipal Public Services picked up a total of 4,624 tons of garbage in neighborhoods, beaches and tourist areas, an increase of a little more than 1000 tons of the trash that is normally removed from the colonias.

Dr. Jaime Álvarez Zayas on Monday announced that 40,000 doses of AstraZeneca will be available to everyone over the age of 18 at various health centers, hospitals and other locations in and around Puerto Vallarta, including Plaza Pitillal, the Central Bus Station, Lázaro Cárdenas Park and Commercial Plazas, through April 30.

The Puerto Vallarta Civil Protection and Firefighters Department was kept busy during the first week of the Easter holiday period, with a preliminary report of 267 services rendered, in addition to the everyday preventive measures that are maintained throughout the municipality to safeguard the well-being of residents and visitors.

The director of Municipal Tourism, José Ludvig Estrada Virgen, reported on Friday that the number of tourists visiting Puerto Vallarta for the Easter holidays is 'over the top,' indicating that nearly 200,000 visitors had already arrived, filling up hotels and condominiums, Airbnb rental rooms and family and friends' houses.

Nuevo Nayarit Norte beach and Marina Riviera Nayarit, have met all of the requirements to retain their Blue Flag credentials for another year. The Blue Flag is a recognition by the European Foundation for Environmental Education to beaches and marinas that meet established criteria for quality, safety, and environmental education.

Celebrated in Mexico every year on April 30, El Día del Niño is always filled with activities, gifts and special events. As part of this year's Children’s Day celebrations, the Puerto Vallarta City Council invites all kids 6 to 12 years of age to participate in the 'Mayor for a Day' contest.

The Municipal Government of Puerto Vallarta is redoubling its efforts to keep the city's streets and beaches clean and free of garbage, and its infrastructure in optimal conditions, in the face of the massive arrival of tourists during the two-week-long Easter vacation period.

To prevent automobile accidents during the Easter vacation period, 'Operation Breathalyzer' is underway in Puerto Vallarta. Checkpoints are randomly installed day and night on different roads of the central and hotel zones to detect drivers who are diving while intoxicated.