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What to Watch in Puerto Vallarta Today

Vance, a road closure in Mojoneras, and a busy cruise Sunday are the main things to keep in mind around Puerto Vallarta today, October 25.

Vance remains the weather watch. The hurricane had 140 km/h winds at 3 a.m., with no coastal watches or warnings. Jalisco Civil Protection expects afternoon and nighttime thunderstorms in coastal and mountain regions starting today.
Allow extra time through Mojoneras. Sewer replacement has closed the work area at avenidas Las Palmas and México; the October 23 notice estimated about two weeks of restrictions. Follow the signed diversions.
Two cruise ships are scheduled in port. Koningsdam is due to leave at 5 p.m.; Carnival Firenze is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Their overlap could mean more tour vehicles and visitors around the terminal, Malecón and Centro.
Check beach restrictions before entering the water. The latest located municipal report, dated October 20, lists red and purple flags at the Cuale and Pitillal river mouths and Marina Vallarta. Vance also brings a regional warning for dangerous surf and rip currents.
Public services: No major citywide disruption is reported this morning. For a local water leak or sewer overflow, contact SEAPAL at 073 or WhatsApp 322 105 8226.
The Festival de las Almas calendar begins today. Its first offering is “Sabores que vuelven,” a restaurant program that requires reservations at participating establishments. Check the dated program before setting out for a festival activity.

What’s happening in PV today?

Sunday, October 25 brings family theater, a literary benefit, brunch entertainment, drag, and live music; all times below are Puerto Vallarta local time.

Weekend Talent Brunch — 11 a.m., Jardín Café Bar Lounge, Lázaro Cárdenas 326, Emiliano Zapata. The buffet costs 199 pesos, with live performances at 11:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
Jonás y sus libros voladores — 1 p.m., Plataforma 322, Alondra 103, Aralias II, Los Sauces. Siameses Teatro presents a Spanish-language family play about books and imagination. Online registration is closed; check seat availability with the venue at 322 350 6861 before traveling.
Wanderlust Puerto Vallarta Literary and Community Gala — 4–9:30 p.m., Oscar’s Restaurant, Isla Río Cuale 1, Emiliano Zapata. Authors, speakers, comedy, a silent auction, and music by Shadrack support the Vallarta School for Girls. General admission is 250 pesos at the door; VIP dinners are sold out.
Sunday Fundays — from 4:30 p.m., La Catrina Cantina, Lázaro Cárdenas 315, Zona Romántica. The afternoon program features guest entertainers and drag performances, with no cover charge.
Liliana Buneder and Friends — 6–8 p.m., Cuates y Cuetes, beside the Los Muertos Pier. Lily sings with Rafa Zermeño on guitar and Sam Dávalos on drums.

Water outage / public service alert today?

No major citywide service disruption is reported this Sunday morning, October 25; the confirmed road restriction to plan around is the sewer work at Las Palmas and México.

Las Palmas and México: The work area at this junction in Mojoneras is closed to vehicles while crews replace a sewer subcollector. The October 23 notice estimated about two weeks of restrictions.
Follow the posted diversions. Tránsito Municipal and SEAPAL have marked alternate routes for northbound and southbound traffic. Allow extra time if your usual trip passes through this junction, and keep clear of the excavations.
Cruise traffic may add pressure near the terminal and Centro. Carnival Firenze is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., overlapping with Koningsdam until 5 p.m. Leave a little more time for trips through the port area.
Keep afternoon plans flexible if storms develop. Jalisco Civil Protection expects coastal and mountain thunderstorms beginning today as Vance approaches. Avoid flooded crossings and water covering the road; visibility and drainage conditions can change quickly during a downpour.
Report local water and drainage problems: SEAPAL takes reports at 073, 322 226 9191, or WhatsApp 322 105 8226. Include the street, nearby intersection, and location of the problem.

Red flags close nine popular Puerto Vallarta beaches as rip currents rise

Beach flag or ocean warning today?

For Sunday, October 25, plan beach time around Vance’s surf warning and the latest published municipal flag restrictions.

Avoid entering at the river mouths and Marina Vallarta. The same report placed red and purple flags at the Cuale and Pitillal river mouths and Marina Vallarta, warning of dangerous conditions and potentially harmful wildlife. It did not identify the species involved.
Ocean conditions can deteriorate despite a calmer shoreline. The NHC warns that Vance’s swells can produce dangerous surf and rip currents along southern and southwestern Mexico over the coming days. Keep clear of breaking waves on rocks and seawalls.
Watch runoff after rain. Stay out of visibly discolored water and floating debris near river mouths, and leave the beach if you hear thunder. Jalisco’s forecast calls for afternoon and nighttime thunderstorms in coastal and mountain areas starting today.
Boat trips: The port’s last verified reopening was October 19, for large and small vessels. That does not guarantee today’s small-boat departures; confirm current Capitanía clearance with your operator before heading to the pier.
Best window: Aim for a morning visit on shore, before the forecast afternoon storm risk, and stay outside wave reach. Swimming should depend on the local flag and lifeguard assessment, rather than the time of day.

Peso exchange rate today?

The dollar’s latest official FIX reference is about 18.67 pesos this Sunday, October 25, with no new Banxico fixing scheduled for the weekend.

USD/MXN reference: 18.6670 pesos per US dollar. That is Banxico’s latest FIX, determined Friday, October 23, rather than a live Sunday trading quote.
Morning movement: There is no fresh Sunday FIX to measure. In the latest daily comparison, the dollar fell from 18.7005 on Thursday to 18.6670 on Friday, a peso gain of about 0.18%.
A separate rate applies to dollar obligations payable in Mexico today: Banxico lists 18.7005 pesos per dollar in its October 25 “for payments” column. This serves a different purpose from Friday’s FIX benchmark.
Today’s market watch: Weekend headlines and expectations for US interest rates could influence the peso when international trading resumes. The Federal Reserve meets October 27–28; its calendar lists no rate decision or statistical release today.
Changing money today? Compare the final pesos you will receive after fees. Bank, exchange-counter, and transfer-service quotes include their own spreads and can differ from the official reference.

Airport/travel update today?

GAP has not announced any new airport-wide closure in its public notices for Sunday, October 25; travelers should watch individual flight updates and developing weather.

Flight totals and disruptions: A verified daily total of arrivals and departures, and a confirmed tally of delays or cancellations, were unavailable at the morning cutoff. No new airport-wide shutdown appears in GAP’s public notices.
Check your flight before leaving. Use the official GAP flight information service and your airline’s app for the latest status. GAP says its information depends on airline operating estimates and should be confirmed with the carrier.
Weather watch: Vance was a Category 1 hurricane at 3 a.m., with no coastal watches or warnings. Jalisco Civil Protection expects afternoon and nighttime storms in coastal and mountain areas starting today, so allow for possible weather-related schedule changes.
Ground travel: Allow extra time if your airport route uses the closed Las Palmas–México work area in Mojoneras. Two ships are also scheduled in port today, which could add tour traffic near the cruise terminal.