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 took a major step this morning by inaugurating a new lifeguard tower at Holi Beach—one of 12 planned citywide—to enhance emergency response and beach safety for residents and visitors. Mayor Luis Munguía and Civil Protection Director Misael López Muro presided over the unveiling, highlighting the administration’s commitment to reducing drowning risks amid rising summer tourism numbers.
In economic news, the Port of Puerto Vallarta recorded a 12 percent surge in cruise ship arrivals through April, welcoming over 237,000 passengers and generating more than 412 million pesos in revenue so far this year. This performance outpaces the same period in 2024—68 ship calls—and underscores the destination’s rebound as a key stop on Pacific itineraries.
On May 15, Trustee Francisco Sánchez Peña formally proposed creating a Municipal Human Rights Commission alongside an open public call for applicants to serve as coordinator for the 2024–2027 administration. If approved, the commission will investigate and advise on rights-related complaints, strengthening channels between citizens and the city council.
Also yesterday, SEMADET expanded an atmospheric alert to eight Jalisco municipalities—including Puerto Vallarta and Tomatlán—after forest fires along the coast degraded air quality. Officials are urging residents and visitors to limit outdoor activities, monitor local smoke advisories, and follow health recommendations until fires are contained.
In preparedness measures, the Municipal Civil Protection Council was activated ahead of the 2025 Pacific hurricane season—forecast to produce 16–20 tropical cyclones starting May 15, with the Atlantic season to follow on June 1. The council’s mandate covers shelter site planning, flood prevention and interagency coordination to safeguard the region.
Public-safety authorities also issued alerts over heightened crocodile activity along Holi Beach, advising beachgoers to avoid swimming at dawn and dusk and to report any sightings immediately. Experts trace the incidents to seasonal rains that drive crocs closer to shore in search of food.
Digital inclusion took a leap forward as Puerto Vallarta partnered with the Jalisco Internet Access and Connectivity Agency to install and upgrade over 300 free Wi-Fi hotspots in schools, public plazas and tourist areas like the Malecón. Mayor Munguía emphasized that universal connectivity is key to social and economic progress in the region.
Finally, Puerto Vallarta health authorities confirmed that no new dengue cases have been reported in the past week, marking the successful containment of local transmission after a four-week fogging and breeding-site elimination campaign. Officials, however, caution that the approaching rainy season could reignite mosquito breeding without continued vigilance.
