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News to Know in Puerto Vallarta for Today, May 17, 2025

Stay informed with the latest headlines from Puerto Vallarta, including cultural festivals, culinary celebrations, service updates, and public safety alerts. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – Here’s...
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Lonely Planet’s New LGBTQ+ Guide Names Puerto Vallarta Top Inclusive Destination

Lonely Planet’s 240-page LGBTQ+ Travel Guide highlights Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica, LGBTQ+ hotels and exceptional oceanfront dining—just in time for Pride Vallarta, May 17–25. Puerto...
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Mexican Peso Strengthens Slightly on Friday but Ends Week With Marginal Drop

The Mexican peso appreciated 0.15% against the dollar following Banxico's latest rate cut to 8.50%. Investors await GDP and inflation data for further direction. The...
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Forest Fires Continue in Jalisco: 202 Firefighters Battle Blaze Across Multiple Fronts

Four forest fires remain active in Jalisco, Mexico, as over 200 firefighters from multiple government agencies and organizations work tirelessly to contain the blazes amid...
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Sayulita-San Pancho Ancestral Trail And Beach Access Blocked by Belmond Development; Breaking Federal Law with Impunity

The Belmond development in Bahía de Banderas has blocked historic trails and access to Malpaso Beach, sparking protests from residents, activists, and local organizations demanding...
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News to Know in Puerto Vallarta for Today, May 16, 2025

Stay informed on today’s top stories in Puerto Vallarta, from beach-safety upgrades and tourism gains to environmental alerts and public-health milestones. Puerto Vallarta’s municipal government...
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Puerto Vallarta Inaugurates Lifeguard Tower at Holi Beach to Boost Tourist Safety

Puerto Vallarta Mayor Luis Munguía and Civil Protection Director Misael López Muro inaugurated a new lifeguard tower at Holi Beach—one of 12 planned citywide—to enhance...
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Puerto Vallarta Records 12% Surge in Cruise Ship Arrivals, Generates Over 412 Million Pesos

Puerto Vallarta’s cruise port saw a 12% rise in ship calls and welcomed over 237,000 passengers from January to April 2025, generating 412 million pesos....
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Puerto Vallarta Proposes New Human Rights Commission and Open Call for Coordinator

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – Trustee Francisco Sánchez Peña has formally proposed the creation of a Municipal Human Rights Commission, accompanied by a fully fleshed-out regulatory...
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Mexican Peso Slips After Banxico Cuts Rates Amid Soft US Economic Data

The Mexican peso weakened to 19.5028 per dollar after Banxico’s surprise 50 bp rate cut and cooling US producer price and retail sales figures rattled...
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Atmospheric Alert Extended to Puerto Vallarta as Forest Fires Deteriorate Air Quality Along the Jalisco Coast

SEMADET has expanded an atmospheric alert to eight Jalisco municipalities, including Puerto Vallarta and Tomatlán, as advancing forest fires send hazardous smoke into communities. Residents...
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Puerto Vallarta Activates Civil Protection Council as 2025 Hurricane Season Looms

Puerto Vallarta’s Municipal Civil Protection Council has been installed ahead of a forecasted 16–20 tropical cyclones this season; authorities outline storm projections, shelter sites and...
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Heightened Crocodile Activity on Holly Beach Prompts Safety Alerts in Puerto Vallarta

Civil Protection authorities in Puerto Vallarta warn that crocodiles have been approaching Holly Beach’s shore due to seasonal habitat changes and rains. Visitors are urged...
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News to Know in Puerto Vallarta for Today, May 15, 2025

Stay informed with Puerto Vallarta’s key updates for May 14–15, 2025: hurricane season preparation, water service disruptions, a major kidnapping arrest, arrival of judicial election...
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Puerto Vallarta Partners with Jalisco Government to Deploy Over 300 Free Wi-Fi Hotspots

Puerto Vallarta and the Jalisco Internet Access and Connectivity Agency have signed an agreement to install and upgrade more than 300 free Wi-Fi access points...
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Dengue Fever Contained in Puerto Vallarta After Targeted Four-Week Campaign

Puerto Vallarta health authorities announce no new dengue cases in the past week after a four-week fogging and breeding-site elimination campaign, but warn that rainy...
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Mexican Peso Holds Steady at Seven Month High Against Weakening Dollar

The Mexican peso closed virtually unchanged at 19.3892 per dollar on May 14, 2025, maintaining gains ahead of a widely anticipated 50-basis-point cut by the...
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Puerto Vallarta Pride 2025 Kicks Off with March Against Homophobia on May 17

As Puerto Vallarta Pride 2025 begins, the March Against Homophobia takes place Saturday, May 17, uniting LGBTIQ+ collectives, activists and allies to demand an end...
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Repairs at Well 37 to Disrupt Water Supply in 48 Puerto Vallarta Neighborhoods

Seapal Vallarta has scheduled repairs on Well 37 from May 14 to May 15, causing low pressure or complete outages for 48 neighborhoods; service will...
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BBVA Forces 96-Year-Old Woman in Stretcher to Make Personal Visit to Bank by Ambulance to Prover Identity

A 96-year-old ISSSTE pensioner in Oaxaca was carried on a stretcher to a BBVA branch after biometric ID failed. Her family has filed complaints with...
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