Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Islas Marías famous prison island will open to tourism next week

The President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, announced Tuesday that the emblematic Mexican prison of the Islas Marías will open its doors to tourism before Christmas after the construction of a museum and the establishment of sea and air routes.

"There is very good news, the Islas Marías are going to be opened for exploration tourism. It is important to know that at the end of this year, before Christmas I think, tomorrow we will have an announcement, it will be possible to go to the Islas Marías," said López . . .

Read Full Story

Not ready to subscribe? Join the free Vallarta Daily Brief for local headlines, practical updates, and occasional free guides. Join Newsletter

Related Posts

Mexico Presses U.S. on 269 Stalled Extradition Cases

Mexico Presses U.S. on 269 Stalled Extradition Cases

Mexico’s complaint over 269 extradition requests puts a legal dispute back at the center of...
Royal Caribbean Mahahual Plan Clears Key Court Hurdle

Semarnat Blocks Royal Caribbean Project in Mahahual

Mexico’s environmental authority has moved against Royal Caribbean’s proposed Perfect Day project in Mahahual, turning...
Arrest warrants reported against Playa Las Cocinas defenders

Arrest warrants reported against Playa Las Cocinas defenders

Nayarit prosecutors reportedly obtained arrest warrants against Playa Las Cocinas defenders as lawyers sought amparo...
puerto vallarta earthquake

Magnitude 4.0 Quake Shakes Puerto Vallarta Tuesday

A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded southwest of Puerto Vallarta Tuesday, with officials monitoring.