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Short Route Highway to Puerto Vallarta Opens After Nearly Three Decades, Slashing Travel Time

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - After nearly thirty years since its inception, the much-anticipated Short Route highway connecting Guadalajara to the popular tourist destination of Puerto...
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Mexican Peso Strengthens Amid Global Monetary Policy Adjustments, Almost 19 Dollars

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - The Mexican peso continued its upward trajectory against the U.S. dollar on Friday, December 20, bolstered by a combination of monetary...
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Mexican Peso Turmoil of 1994: A Look Back at the “December Error”

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Nearly three decades have passed since one of Mexico’s most significant economic upheavals, commonly referred to as the “December Error.” The...
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More than 20 Lifeguards to Patrol Puerto Vallarta Beaches During Holiday Season

PUERTO VALLARTA - In anticipation of increased tourist activity during the December holiday period, the Municipal Civil Protection and Fire Department of Puerto Vallarta has...
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Puerto Vallarta International Airport Advances Infrastructure Expansion with Multi-Billion Peso Investment

PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico – The Puerto Vallarta International Airport is undergoing a significant infrastructure expansion following a five-year investment of 7 billion pesos, as confirmed...
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Mexican Peso Weakens After Fed Rate Cut and Signaling of Gradual Future Reductions

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - The Mexican peso and the benchmark index of the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) weakened following an interest rate decision by the...
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Puerto Vallarta Will Receive Fewer Cruise Ships in 2024 Than Previous Year, Lower Thank Expected

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco — According to preliminary tallies and year-end projections, Puerto Vallarta will conclude 2024 with 167 international cruise ship arrivals, marking a 6%...
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Puerto Vallarta is Home to One of Mexico’s Cleanest Beaches, and One of the Dirtiest

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - As the holiday season approaches, the Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (Cofepris) has released its latest analysis on...
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National Guard in Puerto Vallarta Continues to Violate Rights of Citizens with Impunity

PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico—A recent incident involving members of the National Guard in Puerto Vallarta’s downtown area has raised serious concerns over alleged abuse of authority,...
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200,000 Tourists Expected to Visit Puerto Vallarta for Christmas and New Year

PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico — As the December festivities unfold, Puerto Vallarta is poised to welcome a surge of visitors seeking a memorable holiday season. Between...
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Puerto Vallarta Airport Will See 5-Billion Peso Investment Over the Next Five Years

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - The Pacific Airport Group (GAP) has announced that its 2025-2029 five-year investment plan will include approximately five billion pesos for the...
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Peso Takes Big Hit After Retails Sales Data

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - The Mexican peso weakened against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday amid a global rise in the greenback, as markets prepared for...
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Puerto Vallarta’s Identity Crisis: Tourism, Tradition, and Tension

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Puerto Vallarta, a coastal city once defined by its quiet fishing traditions, has evolved into one of Mexico’s most iconic tourism...
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City Council Approves Long-Term Solution to Vallarta’s Garbage Crisis

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - In a move aimed at addressing longstanding waste management challenges, Puerto Vallarta’s City Council approved a new concession for the permanent...
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Navy Launches ‘Operation Lifeguard’ in Puerto Vallarta for Holiday Season Visitor Safety

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - In alignment with the Navy Plan, the Secretariat of the Navy, through the Twelfth Naval Zone, has commenced Operation Lifeguard, Winter...
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New Plastic Recycling Center Opens in Puerto Vallarta with Commitment to Environment

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - In an initiative aimed at bolstering environmental stewardship and sustainable waste management, PetStar and Embotelladora del Nayar inaugurated a new PET...
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Lodging Tax, Foreign Tourist Fee, and Cruise Ship Passenger Arrival Fees are all Slated to Hit Your Next Visit to Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – Travelers visiting Puerto Vallarta in 2025 may find themselves facing a series of new and increased fees, sparking industry apprehension and...
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U.S. Couple Fatally Shot While Traveling in Michoacán, Mexico

Angamacutiro, Michoacán, Mexico – A couple holding U.S. citizenship was shot and killed while traveling through a rural area of Michoacán, according to a statement...
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Mexican Peso Trades Steady as Markets Anticipate Upcoming Central Bank Decisions

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - The Mexican peso began Friday’s session with minimal fluctuation against the U.S. dollar, showing stability following Thursday’s holiday-related inactivity. Market participants...
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Coca-Cola Caravan to Light Up Puerto Vallarta Tonight, December 13

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – This Wednesday, December 13, the highly anticipated Coca-Cola Caravan will arrive in Puerto Vallarta, bringing with it a vibrant display of...
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