Puerto Vallarta will enter the 2025–2026 season with four international Blue Flag distinctions in Puerto Vallarta, even after tourism-driven environmental damage cost it half of its previous honors. The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) in Mexico confirmed that three resort flags will be revalidated at Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa, The Westin Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta, and Sheraton Buganvilias. Camarones Beach will also regain its municipal flag for meeting FEE’s 33 strict criteria.
For years, Puerto Vallarta led Mexico with eight Blue Flags. Rapid tourism growth strained local ecosystems, compromised water quality . . .
