Mayor Arturo Dávalos Peña recently announced strengthened security measures on the city's beaches, which were closed on March 30 to discourage travel to Puerto Vallarta during the Easter vacation period, to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
True to his word, Puerto Vallarta Mayor Arturo Dávalos Peña has implemented a food distribution program to help 7,500 families in the municipality's most vulnerable sectors survive the impact of the COVID-19 health contingency. The first delivery is scheduled for today.
With the COVID-19 pandemic dominating the world's news and social media channels, it can be difficult to keep up with what's really happening in Puerto Vallarta, the State of Jalisco, and around the Republic. Here we share some of the latest news from reliable sources in Mexico.
Every year, Semana Santa brings thousands of Mexicans to Puerto Vallarta for a few days of fun in the sun. But not this year. On April 1, Jalisco Governor Enrique Alfaro Ramírez announced the suspension of all tourist activities and the closing of beaches throughout the state.
As one of Mexico's most attractive destinations, Puerto Vallarta continually receives accolades from the media and visitors alike. And now, travelers who have recently visited have the opportunity to help PV win the designation of 'Best City' in Condé Nast Traveler's 2020 Readers' Choice Awards.
With COVID-19 dominating news and social media channels, it can be difficult to keep up with what's happening in Puerto Vallarta and around the Republic. The Banderas News Brief offers an overview of some of this week's Mexico news, plus useful information for PV residents.
Mayor Arturo Dávalos Peña on Sunday announced that he would reduce his own salary by 50%, and that of all of the City Council's directors by 20%, in order to implement a food distribution program that will support 7,500 of the city's most vulnerable families.
In these troubling times, everyone wants reliable, up-to-date information. Here, we share some of the latest news from trustworthy sources in Puerto Vallarta, and tips for keeping yourself and your family entertained while you #StayAtHome to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, on March 18, the Governor of Jalisco ordered the temporary closure of all entertainment venues in the state, where, to date, 7 cases have been confirmed. In Puerto Vallarta, where no cases of coronavirus have been reported, some restaurants are open.
At an extraordinary session of the Municipal Health Council, Mayor Arturo Dávalos Peña said that though there have been no cases of COVID-19 in Puerto Vallarta to date, preventive actions have been put into place to safeguard the health of its residents and visitors.
