17076554_1758831377765142_3452903781837045760_n

Down Urban Bicycle Race Puerto Vallarta 2017

Puerto Vallarta’s majestic Sierra Madre, blue Bay of Banderas and iconic Malecon will provide the perfect
background of mountain-meets-sea for the first edition of the urban bicycle race, Down Puerto Vallarta 2017,
taking place from April 30 to May 1st. Announced by Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board Director, Agustín Álvarez Valdivia, the race has three categories: Downhill, Slopestyle and Freestyle and will bring participants from the Sierra Madre’s La Cruz to the Malecon in a panoramic 900 meter long speedway.

“Although Puerto Vallarta is well known for its beaches, gastronomy and hotels, we are also a . . .

Trending News on PVDN

Jalisco Expands Air Connectivity with Canada as Canadian Travelers Shift Away from U.S. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Facing a dip in Canadian traffic to the U.S., Jalisco Tourism Secretariat announces new direct routes from Toronto and Montreal to Guadalajara, plus increased Vancouver frequencies, boosting annual Canadian arrival capacity above 775,000. Passenger traffic from Canada to the United States has softened during the first months of 2025, and Jalisco…
Puerto Vallarta Connector Reduces Travel Time to 25 Minutes from Bucerías Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - The Entronque Vallarta, part of the Vía Corta Guadalajara–Puerto Vallarta project almost completed, links Bucerías and central Puerto Vallarta in just 25 minutes, easing congestion, cutting emissions and boosting tourism connectivity. Thanks to the Entronque Vallarta—part of the Vía Corta Guadalajara–Puerto Vallarta project—the trip between Bahía de Banderas in Nayarit and…
Mexico Security Forces Deactivates Nearly 10,000 Criminal Surveillance Cameras Nationwide Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Between January and May 2025, the Mexican Army removed 9,892 illicit cameras in 25 states, revealing the vast scale of organized-crime surveillance networks. Federal authorities have uncovered a sprawling network of clandestine surveillance cameras operated by organized crime groups across Mexico, prompting the Ministry of National Defense (Sedena) to compile the…
Fire At Punta Esmeralda Condominiums, Forcing Evacuations in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - An out-of-control grass fire in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle burned palapas at Punta Esmeralda condos, forced evacuations within a 200 m radius and caused damage to multiple towers and nearby homes. La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Riviera Nayarit (Wednesday, May 21, 2025) — A rapidly spreading grass fire in a vacant lot…
Fire Contained at Punta Esmeralda Complex in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle After Damaging Three Towers Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Coordinated response by Nayarit and Jalisco emergency services contained a fire at Punta Esmeralda complex in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, causing structural damage but no injuries. A grassland fire in front of the Punta Esmeralda complex in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle’s El Tizate area (Bahía de Banderas, Nayarit) was brought under…
Puerto Vallarta’s Anniversary to Feature Daring Aerobatic Display by Mexican Air Force Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - To celebrate its 107th anniversary as a municipality and 57th as a city, Puerto Vallarta will host an exhilarating air show by the Águilas Aztecas and the Air Force College Aerobatic Team, featuring loops, barrel rolls, and intricate formations over the city center. Puerto Vallarta’s skies will come alive on Saturday,…
Will The Potential First Pacific Cyclone of 2025 Affect Puerto Vallarta Next Week? The SMN and NOAA reports a 50% chance of the Pacific’s first cyclone of 2025 forming south of Michoacán, Guerrero and Oaxaca, will it affect Puerto Vallarta next week? The National Meteorological Service (SMN) confirmed Thursday morning that it is closely monitoring a low-pressure area south of Michoacán, Guerrero and Oaxaca with a 50 percent…
Puerto Vallarta femicide case: Man charged after burning sister-in-law to death Ricardo “N” faces a femicide charge in a Puerto Vallarta femicide case after prosecutors linked him to his sister-in-law’s death when he set her on fire with gasoline. A man faces a femicide charge after prosecutors linked him to his sister-in-law’s death in what authorities describe as a gruesome gasoline attack. Investigators with the Regional…
CNTE Protests Mexico City Airport Entrances as Flights Remain Uninterrupted Amid CNTE protests Mexico City airport entrances, federal sources confirm no flight cancellations despite minor delays as teachers demand ISSSTE law and education reform repeal. At dawn on May 23, 2025, members of the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) blocked the main entrances to Mexico City International Airport (AICM). They tied ropes across access…
Mexican Peso Today: Mexican Peso Strengthens on Slight Q1 GDP Growth Amid Inflation Surge The Mexican peso appreciated against the dollar on Thursday as markets digested a 0.2% Q1 GDP expansion and a 4.22% annual inflation rate—above forecasts and Banxico’s target—raising questions about the central bank’s rate-cut cycle. The Mexican peso gained ground against the U.S. dollar in Thursday morning trading, with the USD/MXN spot rate dipping to 19.36—down…