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Welcome to Western Mexico News, by Vallarta Daily, your central hub for the latest Western Mexico news, breaking Western Mexico headlines, and up-to-the-minute Western Mexico politics updates. We cover Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco, Michoacán, and Colima—from coastal resorts to inland capitals—ensuring you’re always in the loop on government decisions, economic trends, and cultural events that shape life along Mexico’s Pacific coast.

•November 14, 2019

Bodies of 12 people found in plastic bags in Jalisco

Investigators in Mexico have found plastic bags containing the hacked-up bodies of 12 people near the western city of Guadalajara. The Jalisco state prosecutor’s office...

•November 12, 2019

Marival Armony is open for business in the Riviera Nayarit

Riviera Nayarit continues attracting investments that reaffirm the tourist potential of this destination. Tourist chains and groups have become enthralled with Mexico’s Pacific Treasure, which...

•November 8, 2019

4 Riviera Nayarit beach clubs you just can’t miss

The Riviera Nayarit always has a plan for family fun, hanging with your significant other or even for solo travel. The best part is there’s...

•November 7, 2019

Riviera Nayarit is ready to welcome the humpback whales

Every year the Riviera Nayarit transforms into the perfect stage for whale watching on the coast of the Mexican Pacific. In fact, whale watching is...

•November 5, 2019

Riviera Nayarit birders seek to conserve the habitat for endemic and migratory bird species

Bird watching is one of the Riviera Nayarit’s main attractions and it’s becoming more popular year after year. It involves an intensive influx of foreign...

•October 25, 2019

The best tips for discovering Bucerías in Riviera Nayarit

If you’re on your way to Bucerías and you’re not sure what to do, where to eat, or how to get around—don’t worry! Read on...

•October 22, 2019

Celebrating 20 years of Punta Mita, Riviera Nayarit’s ultra-luxury destination

Punta Mita, the ultra-luxury destination in the Riviera Nayarit, will celebrate its 20th anniversary in December during a weekend filled with festivities that reflect its...

•October 14, 2019

The 5 tastiest dishes in the Riviera Nayarit

We all know there’s nothing yummier than traveling and getting a taste of the dishes the locals enjoy on a daily basis. That’s why we...

•September 27, 2019

Chris Evans films series in the Riviera Nayarit

The Riviera Nayarit is in the headlines again, thanks to a visit from Chris Evans: the famous “Captain America” from the Marvel Universe is filming...

•September 22, 2019

5 things you need to know before traveling to the Riviera Nayarit

If you’re preparing to visit this paradise on earth—that is, the Riviera Nayarit—here are five things you need to know to plan the perfect vacation....

•September 19, 2019

Get off the Beaten Path in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit

Rich culture, outshining natural beauty, a popular gastronomy scene, and host of activities, means Puerto Vallarta, in the state of Jalisco, and Riviera Nayarit, in...