Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – In a significant boost to its tourism sector, Puerto Vallarta has recorded an 8% increase in foreign tourist arrivals from January to October this year, according to the Jalisco Tourism Secretariat. This rise is a clear indicator of the city’s growing appeal as a global tourist destination.
The Secretariat’s recent statement reveals that Jalisco, the state in which Puerto Vallarta is located, now ranks third in Mexico for attracting foreign tourists. This accounts for 14% of the total number of international visitors to the country, trailing only behind Quintana Roo and Mexico City in terms of foreign tourist influx.
Particularly noteworthy is the performance of Puerto Vallarta’s airport, which welcomed 1,411,612 foreign visitors during the specified period. This figure not only surpasses the corresponding period in 2022 by 8% but also positions Puerto Vallarta as the fourth most popular Mexican destination for international tourists. The city follows Cancun, Mexico City, and Los Cabos in this regard.
Statewide, Jalisco has witnessed an 11% growth in the arrival of foreign tourists by air when compared to the same timeframe in 2022. The data from the Migration Policy Unit, Registration and Identity of Persons of the Ministry of the Interior (Segob), shows that approximately 2.5 million international tourists arrived in Jalisco by air.
A closer look at the demographics reveals a significant majority of these international tourists are from North America. Americans constitute 81% of the total number of foreign tourists arriving by air in Jalisco, followed by Canadians who make up 14%. Combined, these two nationalities represent a staggering 95% of the international market in Jalisco. Puerto Vallarta mirrors this trend, with a similar distribution of American and Canadian tourists.
This surge in tourist numbers is a positive sign for Puerto Vallarta and the broader Jalisco region, reflecting their growing prominence as favored destinations for international travelers. The continuous development of tourism infrastructure and services, coupled with the natural beauty and cultural richness of the area, are likely contributing factors to this upward trend.
As the year progresses, Puerto Vallarta and Jalisco are expected to continue drawing in tourists from around the globe, further solidifying their positions as top destinations within Mexico’s vibrant tourism landscape.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - In a significant boost to its tourism sector, Puerto Vallarta has recorded an 8% increase in foreign tourist arrivals . . .
