Puerto Vallarta News, Tourism, and Expat Living

•April 29, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Pride 2026 Brings a Mexican Theme to Town

Vallarta Pride 2026 is set for May 17–24, with a Mexican-themed week of events and a May 21 parade in Puerto Vallarta.

•April 28, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Plans AIDS Memorial Vigil for May 15

Puerto Vallarta will hold an AIDS memorial vigil on May 15, combining remembrance with a public call against stigma and discrimination.

•April 22, 2026

Atlantis Debuts Brilliant Lady LGBTQ Cruise in Vallarta Port

Atlantis arrived in Puerto Vallarta aboard Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady, bringing more than 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers and adding new cruise traffic to the port.

•January 30, 2026

Puerto Vallarta opens Diversity Module inside UNIRSE

New UNIRSE module in Puerto Vallarta offers HIV and STI testing, PrEP guidance, and legal support to improve access for LGBT+ residents.

•January 5, 2026

Romantic Zone public-sex scandal sparks calls for more patrols

After a public-sex video in Puerto Vallarta, the Romantic Zone scandal is fueling calls for stronger patrols and clear, even enforcement.

•December 11, 2025

Inside Tryst Fitness Puerto Vallarta the new queer gym

Tryst Fitness Puerto Vallarta debuts plans for a luxury gym, spa, and lap pool in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica, built for LGBTQ+ travelers and locals.

•November 14, 2025

Jalisco’s HIV self-testing project delivers kits to your door in Puerto Vallarta

Vínculo Seguro brings HIV self testing Jalisco into homes in Vallarta and Guadalajara, mailing kits and linking results to PrEP and treatment.

•November 4, 2025

Rainbow Race Puerto Vallarta sets 2025 date and route

Rainbow Race Puerto Vallarta returns Nov 16 with 2K and 5K routes, inclusive categories, and an 8 a.m. start at the Agustín Flores Contreras complex.

•October 18, 2025

Puerto Vallarta LGBTQ luxury proves it’s worth the splurge

Puerto Vallarta LGBTQ luxury shows up at Baha Mar for the PROUD Experiences Gathering and ILTM North America, securing 60 meetings with top travel buyers.

•September 29, 2025

Puerto Vallarta LGBT commitments move from talk to action

Puerto Vallarta LGBT commitments land after meetings with state and city officials, pledging dignified HIV testing, Pride heritage status, and a prosecutor liaison.