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Puerto Vallarta Daily covers the latest local news from Puerto Vallarta, with regional updates from Jalisco and Riviera Nayarit that matter to residents, visitors, and the foreign community living in Mexico. Follow daily reporting on city government, public safety, tourism, transportation, weather, infrastructure, beaches, business, and community issues shaping life in Puerto Vallarta and the surrounding region.

Recent news from Puerto Vallarta

Vallarta Restaurants Trim Staff Days as Tourism Slows

Vallarta Restaurants Trim Staff Days as Tourism Slows

Puerto Vallarta restaurants are trimming staff days as softer tourism, weaker air traffic and safety worries weigh on local sales.

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Around Jalisco

Boris Weakens but Keeps Jalisco Coast Under Alert Today

Boris weakened over southern Mexico, but Jalisco still faces rain, wind gusts, and rough surf along the Pacific coast today.
Tropical Depression Two-E Raises Jalisco Surf Alert

Tropical Depression Two-E Raises Jalisco Surf Alert

Tropical Depression Two-E formed south of Acapulco, bringing heavy rain, rough seas and Jalisco coastal surf risk into the forecast.
World Cup Guadalajara Monterrey

U.S. Keeps Jalisco Travel Advisory Before World Cup

Jalisco remains at U.S. Level 3 before the World Cup, but Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara have no added mobility restrictions.
Jalisco Leads Mexico in Distributed Solar Generation

Jalisco Leads Mexico in Distributed Solar Generation

Jalisco has crossed 100,000 distributed energy contracts as solar growth shifts from niche savings to a larger grid issue
Jalisco wants to reclaim the guacamole world record

Jalisco wants to reclaim the guacamole world record

Jalisco will try to beat the 6,800.5 kg guacamole record on June 18 at Charros stadium, with producers and students taking part
Jalisco Says 81 Suspects Face Charges in Violence Against Women Cases

Jalisco Says 81 Suspects Face Charges in Violence Against Women Cases

Jalisco prosecutors reported 81 suspects linked to cases involving attacks on women in early May, including three cases in Puerto Vallarta.

Riviera Nayarit News

Bahía de Banderas building surge tied to activist attack

Bahía de Banderas building surge tied to activist attack

A June 11 investigation links Bahía de Banderas construction approvals to digital attacks and a March shooting against Erik Saracho.
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Bahía de Banderas warns beachgoers over rough seas

Bahía de Banderas warned beachgoers to avoid the sea as long-period swell raised wave and rip-current risks along the coast.
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Bahía de Banderas opens gender-change paperwork drive

Bahía de Banderas opens gender-change paperwork drive

Bahía de Banderas is offering June weekday service in Valle de Banderas for legal gender-change paperwork through its Civil Registry.
Bahía de Banderas Beach Access Restrictions Continue

Bahía de Banderas Beach Access Restrictions Continue

Access controls near Maestro Flamingos have renewed scrutiny over public beach access rules in Nuevo Nayarit and Bahía de Banderas.

Bahía de Banderas Just Put Vallarta Ferry Plans on Ice

Bahía de Banderas says regional maritime service needs more studies before Vallarta and Cabo Corrientes move ahead with the plan.

Bahía de Banderas begins cyclone-season prevention

Bahía de Banderas is urging residents to prepare family plans, check shelters and follow official updates as cyclone season begins.

Local Issues

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Puerto Vallarta Airport’s New 2026 Routes Explained

Puerto Vallarta Airport adds Volaris routes in 2026, expanding domestic links as a new terminal moves through construction.
Puerto Vallarta Sets World Cup Security Plan With 641 Police

The World Cup Party Is Coming. Vallarta Gets the Bill

Puerto Vallarta’s World Cup role now reaches past promotion into policing, spending, cleanup, mobility and neighborhood strain.
Puerto Vallarta tourism is recovering quickly, state tourism chief says

How Puerto Vallarta’s Tourism Economy Really Works

Puerto Vallarta tourism can look strong one month and fragile the next. Here is how hotels, flights, cruises and events interact.
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Why Puerto Vallarta Celebrates Two Birthdays Every May

Puerto Vallarta’s May 31 anniversary marks two civic milestones and opens a sharper look at what remains of old Vallarta.

Is Puerto Vallarta Safe for Women After Recent Attacks

Puerto Vallarta faces hard questions after recent attacks on women. Here is what is known, where concern is focused, and how to get help.
SEAPAL Repairs 139 Leaks, Steps Up Vallarta Service

Why Puerto Vallarta’s Infrastructure Feels Stretched

Puerto Vallarta’s growth is testing sewers, trash pickup, stormwater ducts, roads, and construction oversight in places visitors notice.

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