Stay updated with Puerto Vallarta news today: essential updates on transit upgrades, airport expansion, public safety alerts, and cultural milestones in this concise roundup.
Puerto Vallarta’s news cycle picked up pace over the last 24 hours with major developments in transport, safety and local life. From a new highway link that slashes commute times to unfolding public-safety operations and cultural launches, here’s a quick roundup of what matters on May 22 and 23.
Puerto Vallarta Connector Reduces Travel Time to 25 Minutes from Bucerías:
The nearly complete Entronque Vallarta now links Bahía de Banderas and downtown Puerto Vallarta in just 25 minutes, down from nearly twice as long. Officials say this stretch of the Vía Corta Guadalajara–Puerto Vallarta will ease gridlock on Highway 200, lower vehicle emissions, and make the bay area more accessible for daily commuters and tourists alike.
Jalisco Expands Air Connectivity with Canada as Canadian Travelers Shift Away from U.S.:
The Jalisco Tourism Secretariat announced new non-stop routes from Toronto and Montreal to Guadalajara, plus extra flights from Vancouver. Officials expect these additions to lift annual Canadian arrivals above 775,000 this coming winter season and strengthen Puerto Vallarta’s role as a top Pacific coast gateway.
Vacation Property Boom in Mexico: Prices Soar Over 27% in Top Tourist Hubs:
A new real-estate report reveals vacation home prices in Quintana Roo rose 27.9% year-over-year, while Baja California Sur saw a 30.6% jump. Hot demand from domestic and U.S. buyers is driving Puerto Vallarta’s condos and beach villas to record highs, even as locals warn of affordability challenges for first-time homeowners.
Fire Contained at Punta Esmeralda Complex in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle After Damaging Three Towers:
Emergency services confirmed that coordinated efforts contained the grass fire by late evening, limiting damage to three towers and nearby landscaping. Authorities credit improved inter-state radio protocols for the swift response. Investigators are examining whether the fire was accidental or deliberate.
Mexico Security Forces Deactivates Nearly 10,000 Criminal Surveillance Cameras Nationwide:
In a sweeping operation from January through May, the Mexican Army removed 9,892 illicit cameras linked to organized-crime networks. The sweep spanned 25 states—including Jalisco—and aimed to disrupt real-time intelligence that cartels use to coordinate kidnappings and ambushes. Officials plan to replace any legitimate public security cameras taken down.
Undocumented Harvard Grad Self-Deports to Puerto Vallarta Amid ICE Crackdown:
Francisco Hernandez-Corona, a 34-year-old Harvard graduate, and his U.S. citizen husband quietly self-deported to Puerto Vallarta this week to avoid intensified ICE enforcement in California. They plan to seek temporary resident visas and have found support from local LGBTQ advocacy groups to navigate Mexico’s immigration process.
Stay updated with Puerto Vallarta news today: essential updates on transit upgrades, airport expansion, public safety alerts, and cultural milestones in this concise roundup.
