Advisers from the German Agency for Sustainable Development Cooperation (GIZ), headed by Marita Brömmelmeier as resident director, recognized the leadership of Puerto Vallarta’s Mayor Arturo Dávalos Peña, and his team of collaborators, to position the city as the first climate-resilient destination in the country. In the meeting, Marita Brömmelmeier, congratulated the mayor for the initiative...Read More

November 19 marked World Day for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse, so the DIF System in Puerto Vallarta performed different activities with children and adults, to provide them with the tools that help them prevent child sexual abuse. As part of these activities, DIF placed green bows on all agency employees, to create greater...Read More

In recognition of the altruistic work of the Russell Foundation, the Municipal Government of Puerto Vallarta unveiled a plaque in honor of the organizations multiple donations and show of support for the Fire Department and Civil Protection of the city. On behalf of the Mayor of Vallarta, the General Secretary of the City Council, Francisco...Read More

November is the perfect month to visit Puerto Vallarta, in the state of Jalisco, and Riviera Nayarit, in the state of Nayarit, for some much-needed TLC. As winter creeps in, Mexico’s Pacific Coast is enjoying sunny and warm weather along with 3 impressive gourmet and wellness festivals – the best way to rejuvenate after a...Read More

The Third Edition of the Puerto Vallarta Taco Fest will be held this weekend, November 16-17,  with 18 taquerías participating to delight the palate of locals and tourists. The festival will be held next to the Sheraton Hotel, in front of Estadio Municipal Agustín Flores Contreras, and those who attend will be able to enjoy...Read More

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 means new developments and resorts plus hotel expansions and renovations. One of the latest investors is Marival® Resorts—a company with 30 years’ experience in the all-inclusive hotel segment—with their new...Read More

Everything is ready for the 7th edition of the ‘Vida Fest’ and the 5th festival ‘All Staar Circus’, which through art, laughter and a show that celebrates to life, they seek to carry a message of awareness against suicide and positively impact the mood of the Vallarta community beginning November 15. The event has the...Read More

Lush beaches and balmy breezes set the scene this past weekend as fundraisers cast their lines to benefit cystic fibrosis research and patient care at the 14th Annual Hook the Cure powered by IOTEC. 150 guests enjoyed an extended weekend of world-class fishing, challenging golf, spa treatments, and unlimited gourmet food and refreshing libations at...Read More

Canvassing public spaces in Puerto Vallarta with urban art and providing the entire city with artistic works, carried out by young local creators, is the objective of the project called #ReparaElError, promoted by the Municipal Government through the Vallartense Institute of Culture (IVC). The initiative includes the canvassing of public spaces through graffitti, stencil and...Read More

During the early hours of Sunday, in the middle of Morelos Street, a 29-year-old boy was shot in the chest after a fight in a local club. The young victim lost his life minutes later, without the person or persons responsible being captured. The crime took place in front of dozens of people who saw...Read More

With the aim of promoting skateboarding, mainly among children and young people, and encouraging them to represent the country in events such as the Olympic Games, on December 8, 9 and 10, the National DIY Skateboarding Festival will be held in Puerto Vallarta. At a press conference, the free event for participants and attendees was...Read More

The Vallarta Botanical Garden (www.vbgardens.org) in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, was named one of “the top 10 North American Gardens Worth Travelling For” at the North American Garden Tourism Conference, which took place yesterday under the theme: “Taking Garden Tourism to the Next Level”. Other gardens included in the list include (in alphabetical order) Atlanta Botanical...Read More

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 one of the top tourist attractions in the region starting in mid-December. This incredible phenomenon is one of the most touching experiences you’ll ever encounter in the Riviera Nayarit no...Read More

The Madonnari Festival returns to Puerto Vallarta for its 14th year, bringing chalk art back to the streets of downtown, an event organized by the committee of sister cities Puerto Vallarta-Santa Bárbara, in coordination with the City Council. The inscriptions and activities begin November 8 – 10 in the side corridors of the municipal presidency,...Read More

More than 30,000 foreign residents will arrive in Puerto Vallarta during the winter period, to stay an average of three months in residential homes and condos owned by the winter traveler or rented through online platforms, according to Ramón González Lomelí, municipal director of tourism. Lomelí noted that this year “there were security situations sadly...Read More