Puerto Vallarta News, Tourism, and Expat Living

•April 10, 2026

Puerto Vallarta leans on influencers to revive tourism

Jalisco will use influencers to help rebuild Puerto Vallarta tourism after February violence damaged the destination’s image and slowed demand.

A tentative ASIPONA calendar shows 14 cruise arrivals in Puerto Vallarta in March 2026, including four double-ship days.

•April 8, 2026

Three Cruise Ships Keep Vallarta Port Busy This Week

Puerto Vallarta is set for three cruise calls this week as April’s port calendar points to a packed month of arrivals and busier shore days.

•April 7, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Eyes 80% Occupancy for Easter Week

Puerto Vallarta expects 75% to 80% hotel occupancy in Easter week as events and domestic travel help stretch the holiday season.

•April 7, 2026

Puerto Vallarta revives free Historic Center tours

Puerto Vallarta is offering free Historic Center tours on select days, giving visitors a guided look at landmarks, history and local culture.

•April 6, 2026

Jalisco courts Canada as Vallarta flights stay steady

Jalisco officials met airlines in Toronto and said Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta frequencies will hold as Canadian arrivals keep rising.

•April 3, 2026

Puerto Vallarta tourist dies after banana-boat ride

A tourist from León died after a banana-boat ride in Puerto Vallarta. Authorities said the death was tied to a cardiac condition, not drowning.

•March 31, 2026

Puerto Vallarta closes March with 11,668 cruise visitors

Two cruise ships brought 11,668 people to Puerto Vallarta on March 31 as the port looked to move past February disruptions.

•March 30, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Braces for 27 Cruise Ships in April

Puerto Vallarta is set for 27 cruise ship calls in April, bringing a busy month for tourism, downtown commerce, tours, and port operations.

•March 25, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Tops 80% Occupancy Before Holy Week

Puerto Vallarta moved back above 80 percent hotel occupancy before Holy Week, signaling a tourism rebound after February’s disruption.

•March 24, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Joins Jalisco Free Tourism Program

Puerto Vallarta joins Jalisco’s 2026 social tourism program, offering free state trips for qualifying residents and broader access to travel.

•March 24, 2026

Navigator of the Seas Returns to Puerto Vallarta

Navigator of the Seas returned to Puerto Vallarta as the port’s seventh March cruise call, showing why each stop still matters.

•March 20, 2026

Two cruise ships signal Puerto Vallarta recovery

Royal Princess and Norwegian Bliss brought thousands to Puerto Vallarta, offering a visible sign that cruise calls are returning after February disruptions.

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