Puerto Vallarta has been named one of 10 finalists for Best International Tablecloth at the 2026 Hotel&Mantel Awards, joining destinations such as Bangkok, New York, and Parma in a celebration of culinary travel and regional flavors from around the world.

Puerto Vallarta’s International Friendship Club home tours have earned the 2026 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for the second year running. Placing in the top 10% of global attractions, the popular weekly excursions fund vital local children's charities.

Puerto Vallarta will make history as Mexico’s first host of the HEAT Latin Music Awards. The November 5 ceremony will cap six days of music, entertainment and cultural activities across Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta, timed with Day of the Dead celebrations.