Centro News - News and Information for Centro by PVDN

Breaking news, local events, culture, tourism, government updates, and community stories from Centro Histórico, the heart of Puerto Vallarta.

•November 1, 2026

Vallarta’s 25-Meter Frida Catrina Makes Debut Tonight

Puerto Vallarta unveils its Frida Kahlo-inspired Catrina at 7 p.m. Sunday, with videomapping tonight and a Día de Muertos parade Monday.

•October 30, 2026

Vallarta holiday security operation starts on Malecón

Puerto Vallarta’s holiday security operation starts October 30 on the Malecón, with cemetery patrols and entrance checks November 1–2.

•October 30, 2026

Abasolo Neighbors Bring Día de Muertos Fair Downtown

Calle Abasolo hosts a Día de Muertos fair tonight from 6–11 p.m., with traditional food, altars, catrinas and planned Xiutla performances.

•October 29, 2026

Mexico City Catrina Surpasses Vallarta’s Record Height

Mexico City’s 32-meter Catrina exceeds Vallarta’s recorded height. Here’s where the Guinness claim stands and what’s planned for the Malecón.

•October 28, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Halloween Motorcycle Rides Lack Permits

Puerto Vallarta officials say Halloween motorcycle rides have no permits as police prepare for possible downtown traffic disruptions.

•October 27, 2026

Puerto Vallarta forecasts 95% Día de Muertos occupancy

Puerto Vallarta forecasts 95% hotel occupancy for Día de Muertos, with downtown events giving businesses and residents reasons to plan ahead.

•October 23, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Day of the Dead 2026 Calendar and Costs

Plan Puerto Vallarta’s Day of the Dead with confirmed Catrina and parade times, a calendar of free events, venues and access details.

•October 19, 2026

Where Is Cuale Island’s Promised 40-Million-Peso Fix?

Nearly a year after Puerto Vallarta announced a 40-million-peso Cuale Island project, merchants report more stalls and no construction.

•October 17, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Día de Muertos Plans Take Shape but Still Lack Dates and Times

Puerto Vallarta’s Día de Muertos festival runs October 31–November 2, with a giant catrina and illuminated pangas. But no dates and times announced for dozens...

•October 15, 2026

Suspect Arrested After Two U.S. Visitors Robbed in Vallarta

Police arrested a 20-year-old suspect after two older California visitors were robbed in downtown Puerto Vallarta. Their belongings were recovered.

•October 15, 2026

Vallarta Residents Seek Review of Tour Parking Spaces

Residents and merchants want a review of reserved tour-vehicle parking on Hidalgo and Zaragoza in Puerto Vallarta’s Centro Histórico.

•October 2, 2026

Puerto Vallarta beaches and Malecón stay closed Friday

Puerto Vallarta keeps beaches and the Malecón closed as Rachel’s surf disrupts Centro traffic and suspends small-boat navigation.

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