Late Wednesday afternoon, 21,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine arrived at the Puerto Vallarta International Airport. The vaccines will be administered to the elderly (60 years and older) throughout the municipality over 5 days, from February 25 to March 1.
Last week, Mayor Arturo Dávalos delivered the first of 580 tablets to be distributed to small businesses in Puerto Vallarta as part of the 'Reactiva Municipios' program, an effort to support this sector by the providing tools and technologies to facilitate the online sale of their products.
Boulder, Colorado firefighter Manny Garcia has been collecting old fire gear at his department and donating it to fire departments in Puerto Vallarta. Donations from Boulder have included about 150 fire suits, boots, masks and fire hoses. One of Garcia's goals is to add a newer fire truck to the donation pile.
Puerto Vallarta is among the ten safest cities in Mexico. This was evidenced by the results of the INEGI's most recent National Survey of Urban Public Safety, which measures the public's perception of personal safety and security in cities throughout the country.
With the aim of continuing to provide quality care to the people of Puerto Vallarta who need it most, the Social Work area of the Municipal DIF System provides vulnerable Vallartans with comprehensive support that promotes their development and the well-being of society in general.
The Riviera Nayarit region is already known for its luxury and boho-luxe offerings in destinations like Punta de Mita and Sayulita, but the coastline is primed for five-star development. One upcoming addition is the residential community Susurros del Corazon, an Auberge Resorts Collection property.
Mayor Arturo Dávalos Peña recently announced a new plan to improve public services and quality of life for the families that need it most. Now, when paying Puerto Vallarta property taxes, citizens can choose the public works and actions in which this resource should be invested through the Participatory Budget.
The municipal government of Puerto Vallarta and the Instituto Vallartense de Cultura are working on a project to recreate one of the city's most recognized icons: the large colorful letters that spell out 'Puerto Vallarta' and welcome visitors who enter the city on the highway from the north.
The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust launched a new version of the city's official website last week, just in time for the winter travel season. The newly redesigned site works as a tourist guide, offering visitors vacation information and discounts at local businesses.
Faced with the increase in COVID-19 cases, Jalisco Governor Enrique Alfaro Ramírez last night announced new constraints on non-essential activities in Puerto Vallarta and in the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area. Restrictions will be in effect from Dec. 25 to Jan. 10.
