Puerto Vallarta is gearing up for its dry season, a time of naturally lower water levels. With less rain expected, SEAPAL Vallarta encourages residents to conserve water and maintain storage tanks. Community cooperation is key to navigating this seasonal challenge and ensuring a reliable water supply for all.
Creativity flourished in the heart of Puerto Vallarta as the XVII Madonnari Festival 2025 transformed the Plaza de Armas into an open-air art gallery. With 140 participants, including both adults and children, this year’s festival set a new record for attendance, captivating both locals and visitors with stunning chalk masterpieces.
Puerto Vallarta’s iconic Malecón has received a major upgrade with the installation of 35 new LED streetlights, enhancing both safety and sustainability. This improvement, part of an investment exceeding one million pesos, replaces traditional lighting with energy-efficient technology, creating a brighter and more welcoming space.
Puerto Vallarta is set to enhance Playa Palmares with a 13 million peso renovation, upgrading its scenic observation walkway, parking, and restrooms. Aiming for White Flag certification, the project will improve accessibility and comfort, making this stunning beach even more inviting.
A public transport bus crashed into a store in Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone after a mechanical failure caused the driver to lose control. Emergency responders quickly arrived, assisting injured passengers and ensuring prompt medical care. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Mexican airline Volaris will launch the first-ever international service from Tepic's Riviera Nayarit International Airport, connecting the popular vacation destination directly to Los Angeles International Airport, starting July 16. This new service will operate three times a week, making travel even easier.
Puerto Vallarta Mayor Munguía celebrated the recent opening of the River Park Hotel, highlighting its economic benefits and support for El Jorullo ejidatarios. This eco-conscious hotel is part of Canopy River Park, which offers stunning natural beauty and thrilling adventures like ziplining & ATV tours.
Puerto Vallarta is set to welcome an exciting new sports and recreation project in El Pitillal. Mayor Luis Munguía’s administration is planning a linear park that will connect the Alfonso Díaz Santos Sports Unit with the Coapinole Lagoon, transforming the surrounding area of La Bobadilla.
Puerto Vallarta will implement a 141-peso fee for foreign tourists following Jalisco Congress' approval of the city's 2025 Income Law reform. Expected to generate over 200 million pesos in its first year, the revenue will fund street upgrades, infrastructure projects, and improvements to the Malecón, beaches, and other key areas.
Puerto Vallarta's first responders are better equipped than ever thanks to a major donation from Denver and Boulder, Colorado. 130 complete sets of firefighting gear, valued at 8 million pesos, along with crucial training from their U.S. counterparts, will bolster the city's emergency response capabilities.
