Puerto Vallarta News, Tourism, and Expat Living

Jalisco drew about 1.6M winter-holiday tourists, up 4%. Puerto Vallarta also rose 4% as new US and Canada flights lifted demand.

Jalisco expects double-digit tourism gains in 2026, driven by the World Cup and ITB Americas, with Puerto Vallarta in the mix.

GAP says Puerto Vallarta’s airport handled 6.9M passengers in 2025, up 2.1%, boosted by new routes and a bigger terminal in 2026.

Puerto Vallarta drew 315,000+ holiday visitors, generating 2.241B pesos and 87% average hotel occupancy, outpacing last season.

Puerto Vallarta opens 2026 with a triple-ship day and 24 January calls, bringing nearly 9,000 passengers and a boost for local businesses.

A new ASIPONA ferry now links Puerto Vallarta to Yelapa in about 90 minutes, starting Jan. 6 with Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday runs.

Puerto Vallarta whale watching is underway as humpbacks arrive to mate and calve. Learn what licensed tours show, and what rules protect them.

Puerto Vallarta cruises start 2026 strong with 23 January calls, including two triple-ship days and three double arrivals at the cruise terminal.

Puerto Vallarta flights to San Diego and St. Louis start in March 2026, adding new nonstop options for U.S. visits and winter getaways.

GAP projections show Puerto Vallarta will offer 928,102 airline seats in December, up 10%, with winter operations rising 15% overall.

Puerto Vallarta tours expand in 2026 with a weekend Islas Marías ferry package and the new Marigalante II pirate cruises.

Puerto Vallarta tourism is projected to draw 306,359 visitors, lift hotel occupancy to 85%, and generate over 2.175B pesos this season.

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