Puerto Vallarta Residents and visitors will find a mix of weather, public works, wildlife, law-enforcement, and community updates in today’s roundup. You’ll read how Tropical Storm Alvin is changing course, where roads will close for anniversary celebrations, a rare crocodile attack on a pet, a major maritime drug bust, and local efforts to tackle plastic and electronic waste, plus a student-led volunteer push at the city’s animal shelter.
Tropical Storm Alvin Weakens Off the Coast
Tropical Storm Alvin has lost strength in the eastern Pacific, with satellite and reconnaissance data showing its center drifting toward the southern edge of its coldest cloud tops. Forecasters have trimmed Alvin’s sustained winds to 45 kt (52 mph). The storm is moving north-northwest at 9 kt (10 mph) and is on track to turn more directly north within the next 24 hours as it follows a weakness in the subtropical ridge. Residents should monitor updates in case Alvin’s outer bands bring showers to the bay.
Downtown Road Closures for Anniversary Events
Puerto Vallarta’s municipal government will implement temporary traffic changes downtown to accommodate anniversary celebrations on Saturday, May 31. Beginning at 1:00 p.m., public buses will be diverted onto Perú Street at its intersection with Panamá Street. One hour later, Morelos Street at Corona Street will close to all vehicular traffic. Officials advise drivers to allow extra travel time and use alternate routes around the Centro zone.
Crocodile Captures Pet Dog in Vena de los Tules
Civil Protection confirmed that on Thursday, May 29, an American crocodile grabbed a dog in the Vena de los Tules canal. This marks the third crocodile sighting in the area this year. Authorities previously relocated a 3.3 m crocodile from Canal de los Tules to the Ameca River on February 26. Officials remind pet owners to keep dogs on leashes near waterways and report any further wildlife encounters immediately.
Navy Seizes 1.5 Tons of Cocaine Offshore
In a coordinated maritime operation off Puerto Vallarta’s coast, the Mexican Navy intercepted 38 waterproof bales containing roughly 1,500 kg of suspected cocaine—enough to block an estimated three million street doses. The haul came during a patrol involving the Navy, National Guard, and Ministry of Defense. Officials did not release details on any arrests or vessel descriptions but hailed the operation as a significant blow to drug traffickers targeting Mexico.
Puerto Vallarta Joins National Beach Cleanup Drive
As part of Mexico’s National Strategy for Beach and Coastal Cleanup and Conservation, Puerto Vallarta will host local clean-up events throughout the next five years. The Secretariats of Tourism and Environment (Sectur and Semarnat) launched the initiative after citing more than five trillion tons of plastic waste in the world’s oceans. City organizers will publish drop-in locations and dates soon, inviting volunteers to remove plastics before they wash ashore.
Student Volunteers Boost Animal Shelter Care
More than twenty students from the University of Guadalajara Regional High School spent a day this week at the Puerto Vallarta Animal Health and Control Center. Backed by the Luis Munguía administration, the group swept, scrubbed, and organized the facility, aiming to strengthen citizen participation and animal welfare. Officials say hands-on service builds community ties and enhances conditions for rescued animals awaiting adoption.
Electronics Recycling Campaign Launches June 4–6
To curb toxic e-waste, the Environmental Sustainability Directorate will host an electronics recycling drive from June 4 to 6. Residents can drop off intact devices—like laptops, printers, and cell phones—at five citywide sites. The Luis Munguía administration hopes this campaign will prevent heavy metals such as lead and mercury from seeping into soil and water, while giving old electronics a second life through proper processing.
Stay informed on developments by following Puerto Vallarta News and official municipal channels. We’ll continue reporting on how these events affect your daily plans and safety.
