Merchants at the Cuale River Market in Puerto Vallarta fear Cuale River market flood risk after the 2021 bridge collapse, despite reinforced barriers.
The open‑air stalls at the Cuale River Market sit just steps from the water’s edge in downtown Puerto Vallarta. For more than 100 merchants, memories of the river’s sudden surge in late August 2021 remain fresh. A key bridge gave way under the swollen currents, and floodwaters swept through the market, destroying booths and goods. Today, even with reinforcements in place, traders watch the river every rainy . . .
