Puerto Vallarta News, Tourism, and Expat Living

Puerto Vallarta is one of Mexico’s most visited beach cities, beloved for its gay-friendly atmosphere, luxury hotels, expat communities, and charming Old Town. In this section, find news on tourism trends, real estate, public works, safety, and community events. Whether you’re visiting or living here full-time, this section keeps you up to date on what’s happening in Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta News

•August 23, 2025

Puerto Vallarta timeshare fraud sparks joint push to protect buyers

Puerto Vallarta timeshare fraud is sparking local officials and Profeco to plan buyer-education and verification to protect visitors.

Puerto Vallarta authorities detained a U.S. citizen wanted for fraud

•August 22, 2025

U.S. Fraud Suspect Arrested in Puerto Vallarta

U.S. fraud suspect arrested in Puerto Vallarta after tip. Police and Tourist Police detained a man in Emiliano Zapata and notified INM for extradition steps.

14 people allegedly linked to arms trafficking

•August 21, 2025

Puerto Vallarta security operation ripples after El Cachorro arrest

Puerto Vallarta security operation follows the arrest of “El Cachorro” and 13 others after 16 raids in Jalisco, Nayarit and Edomex, with actions touching Bahía...

•August 5, 2025

Suspected sexual abuse of minor by tour guide in Puerto Vallarta

An investigation is under way into suspected sexual abuse of minor by tour guide at Los Arcos de Mismaloya after a 13-year-old was reportedly treated...

•August 4, 2025

Banamex Bank Customer Robbed at Plaza Caracol in Puerto Vallarta

Account Holder Robbed at Plaza Caracol when a gunman forced him to hand over 100,000 pesos in cash outside a Banamex branch Monday afternoon in...

Foreign National Wanted for Child Rape in U.S. Captured in Puerto Vallarta

•July 28, 2025

Man wanted for rape in the United States arrested in Vallarta

A man facing serious child sex abuse charges in Alabama and California was arrested in Puerto Vallarta with federal and military support.