The construction of the new church, to later be declared a parish, began on October 12, 1921, so today, we celebrate 100 years of the iconic landmark and first church built in Puerto Vallarta.
Please visit the Hurrican Nora news center for all stories and information about Hurricane Nora. Update 7:00 AM / Puerto Vallarta is no longer under any watches or warnings as Hurricane Nora moves north in Nayarit. This concludes live updates of Hurricane Nora. Update 2:15 AM / Small boutique hotel on the bank of Cuale
Enrique, downgraded to a tropical storm, continues to advance through the Pacific Ocean, heading for the Baja California Peninsula. As reported by the National Meteorological Service (SMN), the center of the cyclone was located early Tuesday, June 29, off the coast of San Blas, Nayarit, and about 275 kilometers east-southeast of Cabo San Lucas, Baja
In this news brief: Puerto Vallarta under watch for Tropical Storm Enrique; More flights from Canada to Vallarta; HBO Max Mexico TROPICAL STORM ENRIQUE: TROPICAL STORM WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR PUERTO VALLARTA The government of Mexico has issued a Tropical Storm Watch from Punta San Telmo to San Blas, including Puerto Vallarta, due to
Agents from the Mexican Navy Secretariat (Semar) seized just over a ton and a half of cocaine and arrested seven people who were transporting the drug aboard a boat south of the Marías Islands in Nayarit. According to the Semar report, these events occurred on April 6, when the sailors were carrying out Coast Guard
Mexican officials said ferries and cruise ships may soon be visiting the former Isla Marias prison, after the last island penal colony in the Americas was closed and turned into an environmental education center in 2019. The education camp hasn’t gone very well — only 40 youths have been trained on the island — and
Turtle season is one of the most fascinating periods of time in the Riviera Nayarit, and although the entire process is important—from the minute the turtle arrives to lay its eggs on the beach until the hatchlings are released—it is this last phase that has become one of the destination’s tourist attractions. Normally, the first
The Riviera Nayarit is home to several important areas designated as Protected Natural Areas (PNA), which together comprise our destination’s greatest natural treasure. The PNAs were created to conserve our natural patrimony through the proper stewardship of these areas, as well as allow for significant income generation for the people living in their vicinity. Thanks to the
Due to the risk of coronavirus infections, the Nayarit State Government determined not to open its beaches, despite having agreed with Jalisco that they would do so this Monday as part of the economic and tourist revival of the Pacific area. The decision of Nayarit -recognized authorities of both entities- generated lack of control among
Do you know what the Riviera Nayarit and its coastal villages taste like? What about Sayulita, San Blas or Mexcaltitán? In Mexico’s Pacific Treasure (as this tourist destination is also known), tastes intensely of the sea, nature, and tradition, making its gastronomy a wonderful luxury. However, luxury doesn’t just mean expensive dishes and exclusive restaurants—though
