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Special Reports

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city hall watch

City Hall Watch – Vallarta Froze Fees but Left a Bigger Budget

Puerto Vallarta freezes 2027 taxes and fees while payroll allegations and delayed public works put City Hall efficiency under scrutiny.
puerto vallarta safety

Inside Puerto Vallarta’s August Public Safety Report

August brought violence cases, missing-person searches, wider patrols and fraud warnings, while complete municipal crime data remains pending.
weekly report

The Puerto Vallarta Week Ahead – August 31–September 6, 2026

Puerto Vallarta begins the week with school traffic, a consequential City Council meeting and another stretch of humid afternoons with storm potential. By midweek, attention shifts toward higher surf and a developing Pacific system well offshore.
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Upcoming Events in Puerto Vallarta
05 September 2026

Bingo

The Banana Factory, Lázaro Cárdenas 341, Emiliano Zapata

Independence Day cancellations
15 - 16 September 2026

Fiestas Patrias

Plaza de Armas, Independencia s/n, Proyecto escola, Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal.

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7-day forecast

Weather this week in Puerto Vallarta
Forecast
2026-09-03
Scattered thunderstorms
33°C26°C
2026-09-04
Sunny
32°C26°C
2026-09-05
Mostly cloudy
32°C27°C
2026-09-06
Heavy thunderstorm
32°C26°C
2026-09-07
Heavy thunderstorm
31°C26°C
2026-09-08
Thunderstorm
32°C26°C
2026-09-09
Heavy thunderstorm
32°C26°C
Source: Includes weather data from Google Maps

Daily Reports

Weather - PVR Airport - Peso Report - Every Morning.
airport

Minor Early Delays, Evening Storm Risk on PVR Flight Board

PVR lists 37 arrivals and 37 departures Thursday, with no verified cancellations, minor early delays and an evening thunderstorm risk.
weather

Puerto Vallarta Starts With Humid Heat, Storms and Long-Period Swell

Puerto Vallarta starts humid and overcast, with afternoon storms possible and long-period swell raising beach and rip-current risks.
peso

Mexican Peso Holds Near 17 Against Dollar Thursday

The Mexican peso trades near 17 per dollar Thursday as markets weigh U.S. labor data, Fed rate expectations and oil volatility.

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Pacific Hurricane Season 2026

News and updates for Pacific Hurricane Season 2026

No Pacific storms are active today
marie

Tropical Storm Marie Could Bring Heavier Rain to Vallarta

Marie remains offshore, but its circulation could increase afternoon storms, heavy rain and rough surf...
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storms

Pacific Hurricane Season is getting active

Iselle may reach hurricane strength while Ten-E forms farther south, but Puerto Vallarta's immediate concern...
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puerto vallarta hurricanes

Pacific cyclone odds rise as Jalisco faces heavy rain

A Pacific disturbance now has an 80% development chance, while Puerto Vallarta’s immediate weather risk...
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Living in Puerto Vallarta

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retire

Why Puerto Vallarta Is Changing as a Retirement Choice

Rising costs, rapid growth, summer heat, and aging needs are changing who chooses Puerto Vallarta...
The Rainy Season Reset Few Puerto Vallarta Guides Explain

The Rainy Season Reset Few Puerto Vallarta Guides Explain

Puerto Vallarta’s rainy season reshapes social life, repairs and mood, creating a slower local rhythm...

Fifty Spanish Phrases You’ll Use Every Week Living in Mexico

A practical set of 50 Spanish phrases for Mexico—errands, services, appointments, and emergencies—with clear, real-life...
Mexico has become more expensive and exclusive in expat communities

Mexico has become more expensive and exclusive in expat communities

Mexico is still cheaper than the U.S., but expat hubs now price housing for outsiders....
The Third Culture Kids of Mexico Raising Children as Expats

The Third Culture Kids of Mexico: Raising Children as Expats

Expat kids in Mexico grow up fluent in two languages and at home in two...
The Hunt for “Authentic Mexico” Is the Fastest Way to Miss Mexico

The Hunt for “Authentic Mexico” Is the Fastest Way to Miss Mexico

If you want “real Mexico,” stop hunting and start participating—quietly, consistently, without needing a story...