Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Over 400 Whale Watching Operators Trained Ahead of 2024-2025 Season in Bahía de Banderas and Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - On Thursday, March 21, and Friday, March 22, more than 400 operators of humpback whale-watching tourism services attended mandatory refresher courses in preparation for the upcoming 2024-2025 season. The sessions, held in Bahía de Banderas and Puerto Vallarta respectively, aim to ensure sustainable and responsible whale-watching practices as the federal government plans to issue over 200 permits for the region starting December 8.

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