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•November 9, 2026

182.6-Kilogram Marlin Tops Los Muertos Fishing Tournament

La Joya landed a 182.6-kilogram marlin at Puerto Vallarta’s Los Muertos fishing tournament. See who won all four categories in the 99-boat field.

•November 7, 2026

Los Muertos Sportfishing Tournament Runs This Saturday

The 19th Los Muertos fishing tournament runs Saturday, Nov. 7, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Puerto Vallarta, with awards set for 6:30 p.m.

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•November 6, 2026

Your Vallarta weekend: the market is back, plus music and cabaret

This weekend gives you several ways to get out: browse the returning Saturday market, watch traditional Mexican dance, book a cabaret show or spend an...

Find your Thanksgiving dinner in Puerto Vallarta for November 26, with menus, prices, seating times and dinner shows for residents and expats.

•November 5, 2026

Where to Celebrate Thanksgiving in Puerto Vallarta

Find your Thanksgiving dinner in Puerto Vallarta for November 26, with menus, prices, seating times and dinner shows for residents and expats.

•November 5, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Grill Festival Returns This Weekend

Puerto Vallarta’s Grill Festival returns November 7–8 with barbecue demonstrations, live music and tickets from 300 pesos. Plan your visit.

•November 4, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Half Marathon and 5K Set for December 6

Puerto Vallarta’s half marathon and 5K return December 6. Find start times, entry fees, course details and where to pick up your race bib.

•November 3, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Cemeteries Draw 25,425 on Día de Muertos

Puerto Vallarta reports 25,425 Día de Muertos cemetery visits, minor medical calls and three bee swarms, with no major incidents.

•November 2, 2026

Vallarta’s 5 de Diciembre Cemetery Unveils 18 New Murals

Puerto Vallarta unveils 18 murals at 5 de Diciembre Cemetery for Día de Muertos, expanding the project and honoring local traditions.

•November 1, 2026

Vallarta’s 25-Meter Frida Catrina Makes Debut Tonight

Puerto Vallarta unveils its Frida Kahlo-inspired Catrina at 7 p.m. Sunday, with videomapping tonight and a Día de Muertos parade Monday.

•October 30, 2026

Abasolo Neighbors Bring Día de Muertos Fair Downtown

Calle Abasolo hosts a Día de Muertos fair tonight from 6–11 p.m., with traditional food, altars, catrinas and planned Xiutla performances.

•October 30, 2026

Got Used Cooking Oil? Five Vallarta Drop-Offs Open Today

Five Puerto Vallarta collection points accept used cooking oil October 30, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find the addresses and bottle instructions.

•October 29, 2026

Mexico City Catrina Surpasses Vallarta’s Record Height

Mexico City’s 32-meter Catrina exceeds Vallarta’s recorded height. Here’s where the Guinness claim stands and what’s planned for the Malecón.

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