XII Encuentro Playas

Riviera Nayarit to host XII National Clean Beaches Convention

The XII National Clean Beaches Convention will take place from June 22-25, 2016 at the Paradise Village hotel in Nuevo Vallarta in the Riviera Nayarit’s municipality of Bahía de Banderas.

The Rivera Nayarit CVB’s Groups and Events office has been hard at work coordinating everything necessary to ensure the success of this important event, where the Riviera Nayarit takes the spotlight for being first in place in number of Certified Clean Beaches, as it currently boasts 10 of Mexico’s total of 33.

The Riviera Nayarit is hosting the event and the timing couldn’t be more perfect, as it recently obtained the first certification as a Clean Tourism Destination for Nuevo Vallarta and last year La Cruz de Huanacaxtle’s Marina Riviera Nayarit received the first Blue Flag Award ever given to a marina, among other environmental acknowledgments.

Over one thousand expected attendees—who currently make up the 39 committees established in the 17 states of the Republic divided among 64 tourism destinations—will register on Wednesday June 22nd. There are four workshops are programmed for Thursday, June 23rd, all of which will run from 10 a.m. through 7 p.m.

The grand inauguration is on June 24th when the certificates for the clean beaches and the Blue Flag will be legalized. Roberto Sandoval, Governor of Nayarit, and José Gómez, Mayor of Bahía de Banderas, are hosting the event. Discussion panels and keynote addresses will be held from that date on through Saturday, June 25th.

This magnificent event will be led by the Federal Government with the presence of the heads of different offices including the Ministry of Tourism (Sectur, by its acronym in Spanish), the Ministry of the Navy (Semar), the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat), the National Water Commission (Conagua), and the Environmental Division of the Federal Attorney’s Office (Profepa), among others.

There are 31 tourism destinations in Mexico with Certified Clean Beaches and 21 destinations boasting the Blue Flag award. Click here for all the details: http://www.playaslimpias2016.com.mx/index.html.

The XII National Clean Beaches Convention will take place from June 22-25, 2016 at the Paradise Village hotel in Nuevo Vallarta in the Riviera . . .



Trending News on PVDN

  • Puerto-Vallarta-CrocodileCrocodile Roams Holi Beach in Puerto Vallarta With Tourists (Video) A medium-sized crocodile was filmed walking among tourists on Holi Beach in Puerto Vallarta, reigniting worries about human–wildlife interactions after recent feeding incidents at the Pitillal River mouth. Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (May 30, 2025) — A medium-sized crocodile, measuring under three meters in length, was captured on video this Friday as it calmly walked among…
  • TROPICAL-STORM-ALVINTropical Storm Alvin has formed off the coast of Mexico, expected to bring rains to Puerto Vallarta Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Tropical Storm Alvin formed several hundred miles south of southwestern Mexico early this morning, and it has already started to organize into a more coherent system. Satellite imagery shows that thunderstorm activity around the center has increased and become better defined. While the storm is expected to remain small and lose…
  • rainTropical Storm Alvin Poses No Risk to Puerto Vallarta Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Tropical Storm Alvin, the first named cyclone of the 2025 Eastern Pacific hurricane season, will pass well offshore of Jalisco’s coastline, posing no direct threat to Puerto Vallarta, meteorologist Víctor Manuel Cornejo López assured residents today. Alvin’s center is tracking north-northwest away from the state, maintaining a safe distance from landfall…
  • isometricoMayto Astrological Park: Mexico’s First Zodiac-Themed Development Emerges in Puerto Vallarta A visionary effort is taking shape in Puerto Vallarta as Mayto astrological park becomes the country’s first development to fuse zodiac themes, spiritual architecture, and ecological sensitivity. Situated south of Puerto Vallarta in the quiet coastal community of Mayto, this initiative promises to redefine tourism and residential living in Jalisco. Driven by entrepreneur Leo Arturo…
  • img-8147Alex Marín, Adult Film Producer Arrested in Puerto Vallarta on Human Trafficking Charges Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco — The Jalisco State Attorney General’s Office arrested Alejandro N., known as Alex Marín, a pornographic film producer, on charges of human trafficking and sexual exploitation of a minor under 16 years of age. Authorities executed the operation in Puerto Vallarta after gathering evidence that connected the suspect to illegal filming activities…
  • sat-alvinTropical Storm Alvin: Latest Update and Impacts on Puerto Vallarta Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Tropical Storm Alvin formed early this morning from Tropical Depression One-E, the National Meteorological Service (SMN) reported. The storm center sits roughly 585 kilometers south-southwest of Punta San Telmo, Michoacán, and 1,080 kilometers south-southeast of Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur. Satellite data show Alvin packing sustained winds of 65 km/h…
  • turtle theftSuspect Arrested in Puerto Vallarta Turtle Trafficking Case Authorities arrested Juan “N” in Mexico City for the December 9, 2024 theft of 40 endangered casquito turtles—an important victory against Puerto Vallarta turtle trafficking. Federal agents arrested Juan “N” in Mexico City for his alleged role in the December 2024 theft of 40 casquito turtles (Kinosternon vogti) from Puerto Vallarta. The capture follows a…
  • expats in mexicoDiscover why Mexico ranks as the 4th best retirement destination Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Discover why Mexico ranks as the 4th best retirement destination in 2025, offering affordability, quality healthcare, vibrant communities, and diverse lifestyle options. Learn about top expat hotspots and what makes Mexico stand out in the Global Retirement Index. A new report confirms what many expats already know: Mexico stands out as…
  • showSpectacular Puerto Vallarta skydiving and aerial acrobatics show draws thousands to Malecón Puerto Vallarta surprised locals and visitors on May 31, 2025, by staging its first‐ever skydiving and aerial acrobatics show along the Malecón. In an unprecedented move for the city’s civic commemoration, the Mexican Air Force’s Guerreros Águila free-fall parachute team and the Águilas Aztecas T-6C Texan II aerobatic squadron performed back-to-back demonstrations above the waterfront…
  • pacific hurricane season 2025NOAA Eyes 40% Chance of New Pacific Storm Barbara Off Mexico Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - A low-pressure system is anticipated to develop off the Pacific coast of southern Mexico and Central America this week. If it organizes into a tropical storm, it will earn the name Barbara, marking the second named storm of the Pacific hurricane season 2025. Into Monday, June 2, 2025, forecasters at the…
Scroll to Top