Puerto Vallarta News, Tourism, and Expat Living

•February 22, 2026

Jalisco activates red alert after cartel roadblocks

Jalisco activated Code Red after a federal Tapalpa operation triggered roadblocks and vehicle fires in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta.

•February 22, 2026

Vehicles burned, roadblocks disrupt Puerto Vallarta

Reports of burned vehicles, brief blockades and tire spikes slowed Puerto Vallarta traffic Sunday as authorities worked to restore normal mobility.

•February 21, 2026

Puerto Vallarta hosts March 8 5K for women’s safety

Puerto Vallarta’s March 8 5K “8M for Equality” invites residents and visitors to run or walk for women’s right to live free from violence.

Olas Altas Beach stands under a red flag

•February 20, 2026

Puerto Vallarta issues red flags across key tourist beaches

Eight Puerto Vallarta beaches flew red or mixed flags on Feb. 20 as lifeguards warned of hazardous surf and urged swimmers to stay out.

•February 20, 2026

Mexico probes Kovay Gardens resort after US sanctions

Mexico’s FGR and UIF are investigating Kovay Gardens near Puerto Vallarta after U.S. sanctions tied the resort to a CJNG fraud network.

•February 20, 2026

Vallarta toughens anti-trafficking plan for World Cup

Puerto Vallarta and Bahía de Banderas are building a joint risk diagnostic to blunt trafficking ahead of FIFA 2026 tourism.

•February 20, 2026

Puerto Vallarta ArtWalk – A Weekly Ritual for Locals

Each Wednesday night in Puerto Vallarta, the ArtWalk transforms downtown into a community celebration, as residents mingle with artists in galleries open late.

Puerto Vallarta’s Historic Center Getting a Facelift

•February 19, 2026

Extortion attempts rise for Puerto Vallarta small businesses

Coparmex members in Puerto Vallarta report rising extortion attempts—mostly by phone—highlighting a wider national trend and major underreporting.

•February 19, 2026

US sanctions Puerto Vallarta resort tied to CJNG timeshare fraud

Treasury sanctioned Kovay Gardens and 22 linked people and firms, alleging a CJNG-run timeshare fraud network targeting Americans.

•February 19, 2026

Vallarta agencies move to protect the casquito turtle

CUCosta and PROFEPA are teaming up with researchers to protect the Vallarta casquito turtle’s wetlands from development and poaching.

•February 18, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Whale Collision Video Sparks Outrage (VIDEO)

A viral video of a boat slamming into a whale off Puerto Vallarta has sparked public outrage and urgent calls for safer whale-watching practices.

•February 18, 2026

Michelada Festival Returns to Puerto Vallarta in March 2026

Puerto Vallarta’s third Michelada Festival returns March 14–15, 2026, with free entry. Enjoy 30+ michelada stalls, regional food, contests, and live music.

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