Puerto Vallarta News

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Puerto Vallarta’s longest living citizen turns 104

The greatness of Puerto Vallarta is in its people, those that forged the foundations of this great tourist destination and today continues contributing with simplicity and warmth to this city.

That is why the city sends congratulations to Mrs. Mercedes Villalbazo Ortega, as a recognition of the legacy that she has lived here, at 104 years of life she is considered the longest living person in Puerto Vallarta. She is one of the protagonists of Puerto Vallarta's development and history.

In a pleasant visit with her family, Mrs. Mercedes shared some memories with the Mayor of Vallarta, showing her . . .

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