Construction of the Amado Nervo Bridge, a project considered vital for connecting Puerto Vallarta and Bahía de Banderas, has been delayed again. The Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation has postponed the contract award until July 15, pushing the projected start date for the work to July 16.
Democrats Abroad is helping US citizens in Puerto Vallarta Vote From Abroad (VFA) for the upcoming 2024 primary and general elections. Trained VFA volunteers are at Hotel Mercurio, Francisca Rodríguez 168 in the heart of the Romantic Zone, from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm every Wednesday through 28 February.
Puerto Vallarta is more than a beach paradise with azure waters and sensational sunsets. It’s a city of opportunity and potential for 60 girls who aren't currently in school, who will benefit from a well-rounded, girl centric education at the Vallarta School for Girls.
Shifts in prevalent surnames in America reflect the country's increasing diversity. The top names in the United States are Smith, Johnson, Williams, Brown and Jones. But Latino names now occupy three spots on the U.S. Census Bureau's top-10 list of surnames. Garcia is the sixth-most common surname. Rodriguez ranks 9th, and Martinez 10th.
On February 26, the Jalisco Health Board relaxed COVID restrictions. However, some measures have not changed, such as the use of face masks and the vaccination certificate requirements that must be met to enter bars, clubs, and other entertainment venues.
Mexico’s daily minimum wage will increase by 22% on January 1, 2022 after the Mexican government and business groups approved the hike on December 1, 2021. The increase will benefit some 6 million people, Mexico's National Minimum Wage Commission said.
A strengthening tropical storm nearing the southwestern coast of Mexico is threatening to become the next hurricane in the eastern Pacific. While landfall is not currently expected along southwest mainland Mexico, Nora will be close enough to bring strong winds and heavy rainfall from southwestern Oaxaca to coastal Jalisco through Sunday.
Mara Magdalena Avelar Mondragón, president of the Emiliano Zapata Neighborhood Association, reports that the city government continues to work on the first stage of repairs to Los Muertos Pier, the iconic landmark on one of the most popular beaches in Puerto Vallarta.
The season's first cruise ship with tourists aboard is scheduled to arrive in Puerto Vallarta on Tuesday, August 24. The Carnival Panorama will be docked in our port from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm - but only fully-vaccinated passengers who undergo a rapid Covid-19 test will be allowed to disembark in this tourist destination.
As part of its expansion plans to cover the northwestern United States, JetBlue airline recently announced that as of February 19, 2022 it will begin operating its new daily flights from New York to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, which is great news for this popular winter vacation destination.
