
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico – Marina Vallarta has become the cleanest neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta, a distinction earned through teamwork, dedication, and a shared commitment to caring for the environment. Residents, businesses, and local hotels have embraced a culture of cleanliness that goes far beyond appearances—improving health, safety, and overall quality of life.
At the heart of this success is the Marina Vallarta Residents Association, which plays a key role in waste collection and management. Working alongside the City Council and the waste management company Red Ambiental, the Association uses its own staff and equipment to maintain the area’s cleanliness. This added effort ensures trash is collected consistently and thoroughly, supporting the city’s daily waste services.
Hotels and condominiums throughout Marina Vallarta have also stepped up, implementing waste separation systems that help keep trash properly contained and sorted. These responsible practices create an atmosphere of environmental awareness that benefits both locals and tourists.
Employees from local businesses and hotels, as well as individual residents, have adopted daily habits that prevent littering and discourage trash accumulation on street corners—problems still present in other parts of the city. In contrast, Marina Vallarta remains orderly and well-maintained, a reflection of the neighborhood’s deep respect for its surroundings.
The community’s efforts extend to regular cleanup campaigns, especially during the rainy season. Volunteers, including many young residents, join forces to collect waste before it can clog drains or wash into the ocean. These campaigns help prevent flooding and preserve local marine life.
Maintaining a clean environment not only enhances Marina Vallarta’s appeal—it also supports public health and reinforces Puerto Vallarta’s status as a leading tourism destination. The neighborhood’s ongoing work proves that when a community comes together with a shared purpose, real and lasting impact is possible.

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