Last week, Josefina Ibarría, Head of Municipal Markets in Puerto Vallarta, announced that 45 of the Mercado Río Cuale merchants who are currently selling their wares in Hidalgo Park have been authorized to return to work in their locales on the municipal market's premises.
With the Covid-19 indicators continuing their downward trend, the Jalisco Board of Health has decided to expand the capacity allowed in stadiums, social events, restaurants and bars. This is good news for Puerto Vallarta, as the capacity in restaurants was increased from 50% to 65% and bars from 25% to 40%.
Southwest Airlines is ready to begin a new international flight between Austin and Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit on March 12, 2022 - subject to government approvals. If approved, this non-stop flight would be offered daily, according to data released by the airline.
Global Travel Industry News places Puerto Vallarta among the world's top 10 safest and most respectful destinations for the LGBTQ+ community. This adds to the multiple recognitions the city has received from international organizations and media for being a gay friendly, hospitable and inclusive destination.
Puerto Vallarta mayor-elect Luis Alberto Michel Rodríguez recently spent an afternoon at the Mexico 2021 Aerospace Fair with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who reaffirmed his commitment to work with 'Profe Michel' for the benefit of Vallartans.
In addition to the Carnival Panorama, which has already called on Puerto Vallarta five times this season and will continue to arrive once a week for the remainder of 2021, several other cruise lines are preparing for their return to the Mexican Riviera this Fall.
Second doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine will be applied to people ages 30+ in Puerto Vallarta, Sept 21-24. In addition, second doses of Sinovac will be available for ages 18-29. Vaccines are available from 9 am to 5 pm at La Lija Sports Unit and the Naval Hospital.
National and international tourists chose Puerto Vallarta as one of their favorite destinations during the summer vacation season. 'The Friendliest City in the World' welcomed more than 495,000 visitors, and enjoyed an average hotel occupancy of 62.8%, which represents an increase of 38.8% compared to 2020.
As of today, Wednesday, September 15, almost 60 merchants from the Río Cuale market have 'set up shop' at Parque Hidalgo in downtown Puerto Vallarta. This relocation is temporary while the damage the market suffered, due to the overflowing of the river after the passage of Hurricane Nora, is being repaired.
According to the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Promotion and Advertising Trust, more than 1,300 flights are expected to arrive at the Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport during September, thanks to the operations of six national and nine international airlines.
