Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta cruise industry to receive boost in 2017

For 2017, Puerto Vallarta is forecasting 134 calls and more than 340,000 passengers, compared to 143 calls and 336,050 passengers last year, which in turn was up slightly from 2015.

The port is working to rebuild its traffic level which reached a high of more than 589,000 passengers in 2008.

“We are committed to creating a passenger experience like a Mexican paradise destination,” said a spokesperson for the port.

Efforts underway include the construction of facilities at the port that will include tourist services, a “Hacienda Tequilera,” an aquarium, described to be the largest in Latin America . . .

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