As summer vacationers flock to Mexico's beautiful shores, they can rejoice: a nationwide water quality survey by Cofepris shows that 93.8% of Mexico's beaches, including all in Puerto Vallarta but Oasis, are safe for swimming and recreational use, based on federal standards.
Grupo Financiero Actinver's latest report reveals key economic trends for Jalisco, showcasing an inflation rate of 5.1%, $5.298 billion in remittances, 4,024 new jobs, $1.49 billion in foreign investment, and $27.565 billion in exports. These indicators underscore the state's robust economic health.
Mexico's inflation rate surged to its highest point this year, exceeding analyst predictions and raising concerns. In June, the National Consumer Price Index hit 4.98%, driven largely by rising food costs, particularly fruits and vegetables. This marked the strongest monthly increase since June 2022.
Travel + Leisure reveals the winners of its highly anticipated 2024 World's Best Awards, highlighting the best travel destinations and organizations across the globe. Highlights from the worldwide rankings include Best Cities Overall, with San Miguel de Allende, Mexico claiming the title.
Despite a 2.1% overall drop in the total number of terminal passengers at GAP’s 12 Mexican airports in June 2024, the Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara airports presented an increase in passenger traffic of 0.7% and 0.5%, respectively, compared to June 2023.
Jalisco's airports welcomed over 5 million incoming passengers in the first five months of 2024, according to Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico. Guadalajara International Airport received the most traffic, handling 3.4 million passengers, while Puerto Vallarta International Airport welcomed 1.6 million.
During a press conference at the National Palace, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced progress on the Maya Train project. A new section from Escárcega to Chetumal is expected to be completed in August, paving the way for the entire 1,554-kilometer route to be operational by September.
Jalisco's crime rates have seen a substantial decline in the first half of 2024, compared to the same period of 2018. Overall crime rates dropped 23%, with a 62.5% reduction in "special monitoring crimes" – a category that encompasses theft and robbery. Homicides also decreased by 33%.
Jalisco's tourism industry thrived in the first five months of 2023, bringing in 31.8 billion pesos. Puerto Vallarta was the top earner, raking in 17.84 billion pesos, followed by Guadalajara with 11.35 billion pesos. The state welcomed over 13.4 million tourists and boasted a strong average hotel occupancy rate.
Panteras eRacing, a ten-member student team from the Universidad Panamericana's engineering faculty, is developing an electric vehicle prototype to compete in the Shell Eco-marathon 2024. Set to be held from August 27 to 30 in Rio de Janeiro, the competition focuses on promoting sustainable mobility and technological innovation.
