Residents of Vallarta's Emiliano Zapata neighborhood are objecting to the construction of a 9-story building in front of the emblematic church of Santa Cruz, saying that it will not only block views of the clock tower but is also an attack on the image of this typical neighborhood, which they say is an important tourist attraction.
During a recent visit to Puerto Vallarta, Governor Alfaro announced that 30 million pesos would be invested in improving the south-north lateral lanes of Francisco Medina Ascencio. He also said that he will return in early April to deliver the Insurgentes Street bridge.
From March 18 through 21, the second long weekend of the year, Puerto Vallarta hotels registered an average occupancy of over 95%. The tourism sector considers this a positive sign that the rhythm will be maintained during the Semana Santa and Pascua (Holy Week and Easter Week) vacation period.
On March 23 the Vallarta Food Bank celebrated two years of serving the community. On March 6, the people of Puerto Vallarta showed support of local restaurateurs Francie Nguyen, Jimmy Plouff & Frankie Victoria Banuelos, who founded this grass-roots movement.
If you suspect that you have Covid-19, you can now get a free viral antigen detection test in Puerto Vallarta. However, tests are available by appointment only. Those who have symptoms or suspect they are carriers must make an appointment by calling 322-226-8085.
After several weeks in which Covid-19 infections have been scarce and hospitalizations and deaths have decreased significantly, Puerto Vallarta is getting closer to operating at 100% capacity in all of its commercial establishments, including nightlife.
According to the Jalisco Secretariat of Infrastructure and Public Works (SIOP), reconstruction of the Insurgentes Street bridge, which connected downtown Puerto Vallarta with the Romantic Zone but collapsed after the passage of Hurricane Nora, is 98% complete, and should be delivered before the Easter holidays.
The Director of Beach Tourism, Jorge Quintero Alvarado, reported that, for this coming long weekend, Puerto Vallarta hotels could reach 100% occupancy. With schools and government offices closed on Monday to celebrate the birthday of Benito Juárez, national tourists will be flocking to PV beaches to enjoy the three-day holiday weekend.
While Americans turned their clocks ahead for daylight saving time on Sunday, March 13, 2022, for most of Mexico, daylight saving time does not begin until 2:00 a.m. local time on Sunday, April 3rd. So make a note if you’ll be traveling to Puerto Vallarta this month - there will be an extra hour difference in time.
Love to run? Lace up your running shoes and get ready to participate in the SEAPAL Vallarta Half Marathon and Recreational Race! After two years of absence, the adrenaline returns on Sunday, March 27 with the X SEAPAL Vallarta Half Marathon and XX Recreational Race.
