Puerto Vallarta News, Tourism, and Expat Living

•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.

•March 20, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Tourism Holds After February Shock

Puerto Vallarta posted strong early 2026 tourism numbers, but the harder task now is restoring confidence after February violence.

•March 19, 2026

Jalisco readies for Holy Week rush in Puerto Vallarta

Jalisco says it is ready for Holy Week and Easter travel as Puerto Vallarta and other destinations prepare for more than 3 million visitors.

•March 17, 2026

Carnival Panorama Brings 4,800 Cruise Visitors to Vallarta

Carnival Panorama docked in Puerto Vallarta on Tuesday with more than 4,800 passengers as the port heads into its first March double arrival.

•March 13, 2026

Navigator of the Seas docked in Puerto Vallarta as cruise calls continue

Navigator of the Seas docked in Puerto Vallarta as cruise calls continued, offering a visible sign of steadier port activity this month.

•March 13, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Eyes First Holiday Weekend After February Violence

Puerto Vallarta is counting on the Benito Juárez long weekend to steady tourism after February violence disrupted flights and confidence.

•March 12, 2026

Puerto Vallarta loses 30,000 travelers after February cartel violence

AMAV says Puerto Vallarta has recovered Mexican and Canadian demand, but U.S. spring break and group travel remain sharply weaker.

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