Puerto Vallarta News, Tourism, and Expat Living

•August 18, 2026

Five Puerto Vallarta Beach Zones Stay Closed Today

Seven monitored Puerto Vallarta beaches carry yellow flags Tuesday, while five river-mouth and Marina zones remain closed to swimming.

•August 18, 2026

Navy Rehearses Rescue Response at Los Muertos Beach

A Navy team staged a second summer rescue drill at Los Muertos, testing the sea-to-shore response used during real swimmer emergencies.

•August 18, 2026

Weeklong Vallarta Water Outage Could End Wednesday

SEAPAL expects regular water service across 142 affected Puerto Vallarta neighborhoods to return Wednesday after final pipeline tests.

•August 18, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Missing-Person Caseload Reaches 568

Jalisco records show 568 unresolved disappearances in Puerto Vallarta, while local 2026 data do not support claims of five new cases daily.

•August 18, 2026

U.S. Murder Suspect Arrested Near Playa Holi in Vallarta

Jalisco police arrested a Los Angeles man near Playa Holi after U.S. Marshals traced him to Puerto Vallarta in a second-degree murder case.

•August 18, 2026

Navy secures 62 sea turtle eggs at Los Muertos Beach

Navy personnel found 62 sea turtle eggs at Los Muertos Beach and transferred the clutch into protected incubation during nesting season.

•August 17, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Market Showcases 19 Local Entrepreneurs

A municipal market at La Isla Shopping Village brought 19 local entrepreneurs from priority groups together to sell crafts, food, and other products.

•August 17, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Airport Completes Crowd Control Drill

Puerto Vallarta International Airport completed a full-scale crowd-control drill Monday with National Guard support and no reported impact on flights.

•August 17, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Hotel Occupancy Ends July Below 2025

Puerto Vallarta hotels ended July at about 68% occupancy, below 2025 levels, as airport traffic and international demand remain under pressure.

•August 17, 2026

Gaviotas and Mikado Await 2026 World Culinary Awards

Gaviotas is chasing a third straight regional title while Mikado represents Puerto Vallarta in Mexico’s hotel restaurant category.

•August 17, 2026

Vallarta Expands Crocodile Alert Training to Hotels

Puerto Vallarta rescue crews shared beach alert protocols as a coastal training program begins with hotel staff and government agencies.

•August 16, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Adds Historic Lighthouse Day to Calendar

Puerto Vallarta has designated August 15 as an annual day recognizing the 1932 range lights on the Malecón and Matamoros Street.

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