Five-Hour Blackout in Downtown Puerto Vallarta Scheduled for March 20, 2025

The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) has announced a scheduled power outage in downtown Puerto Vallarta tomorrow, Thursday, March 20, 2025, to perform maintenance work on its facilities. According to flyers distributed to local residents and businesses, the interruption will affect a section of downtown from approximately 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Dear customer, please be advised that on Thursday, March 20, 2025, maintenance work will be carried out on our facilities, resulting in an interruption of electricity service (Juárez, Morelos, and Paseo Díaz Ordaz streets between Allende and Pípila), from approximately 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,” reads the CFE notice.

Dozens of businesses, residents, and passersby in the affected area are expected to experience disruptions, prompting the CFE to recommend taking precautions and planning ahead for any activities requiring power.


How to Report a Power Outage to the CFE

If you experience a power outage in your area, CFE advises verifying that your main switch is in the ON position, checking for blown fuses, and ensuring the switch lever is in the up position. If the issue persists, follow these steps:

  1. Gather Information:
    • Service number (found at the top right of your CFE bill)
    • Complete address (street name, house number, neighborhood, municipality or delegation, state, and postal code)
    • A contact telephone number
  2. File a Report:
    • Through the CFE Contigo app
    • By calling 071
    • By visiting your local CFE offices

Residents and business owners are advised to stay informed of any updates and to follow CFE instructions to minimize inconveniences during the scheduled maintenance work.

The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) has announced a scheduled power outage in downtown Puerto Vallarta tomorrow, Thursday, March 20, 2025, to perform maintenance work on its facilities. According to flyers distributed to local residents and businesses, the interruption will affect a section of downtown from approximately 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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