Jalisco’s new Mismaloya pier is set for construction after a site inspection by the Secretary of Infrastructure and Public Works, aiming to boost maritime links and local tourism.
PUERTO VALLARTA, JALISCO – The site for a planned pier in Mismaloya has been inspected by Jalisco’s Secretary of Infrastructure and Public Works (SIOP), David Zamora Bueno, marking a key step before construction begins. Accompanied by Puerto Vallarta Mayor Luis Ernesto Munguía González, Zamora Bueno toured the location and detailed how the new pier will integrate into a broader nautical staircase network across Banderas Bay.
Zamora Bueno emphasized that the project is now officially greenlit for construction and will serve as a strategic node in the bay’s maritime corridor. Once built, the pier will accommodate both tourist and fishing vessels, reducing pressure on roadways and offering faster boat connections between popular destinations such as Yelapa, Las Ánimas and southern Puerto Vallarta.
“After this inspection, we’re ready to break ground,” said Zamora Bueno. “The pier will link Mismaloya to the bay’s main ports, strengthening coastal mobility, supporting local fishermen, and enhancing the visitor experience.”
Mayor Munguía highlighted the collaboration between state and municipal authorities, ensuring that infrastructure investments reach traditional communities like Mismaloya. He noted that aligning municipal resources with SIOP’s technical oversight has paved the way for high-impact projects in areas that anchor Puerto Vallarta’s tourism identity.
“This inspection confirms our shared commitment,” Munguía said. “We’re preparing Mismaloya for a new era of sustainable tourism without compromising its character.”
During the tour, Zamora Bueno also reviewed upcoming works, including the Las Juntas interchange—a highway upgrade designed to improve access to the airport corridor—and various urban road enhancements. Together, these land and sea projects aim to distribute tourist traffic more evenly across the region, easing congestion in the city center and opening up lesser-known coastal communities.
Detailed plans for the Mismaloya pier call for a durable concrete deck, dual boarding zones to serve different vessel sizes, and integrated lighting for safe evening operations. Environmental safeguards—such as wave-damping bumpers and a raised walkway to protect mangrove roots—are incorporated into the design.
Construction is slated to begin in late summer 2025, with completion expected by mid-2026. Analysts predict the pier could handle up to 20,000 passenger movements per month during peak season, translating into significant economic gains for local businesses, from seaside eateries to handicraft vendors.
By forging this new maritime link, Jalisco’s coastal infrastructure agenda underscores a vision of inclusive growth, where community heritage and modern connectivity come together to benefit residents and visitors alike.
