Ixtapa News - News and Information for Ixtapa by PVDN

•July 22, 2026

Puerto Vallarta gender audit targets Ixtapa streets

A UN Women-backed audit in Ixtapa examined lighting, mobility and safety, but officials have not released findings, costs or a timetable.

•July 15, 2026

Two Flee Vallarta Chase, Leaving Drugs and Tactical Gear

Two men escaped after a police chase in Ixtapa, leaving a car with suspected marijuana, tire spikes and tactical equipment.

•July 13, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Tests Crisis Response at Ixtapa Prison

Puerto Vallarta tested a multi-agency response at the Ixtapa prison, months after a mass escape exposed serious security failures.

•July 11, 2026

New Vallarta Prison Sweep Finds Drugs, Tools, and Gear

A sixth security sweep at Puerto Vallarta’s prison recovered suspected marijuana, tools, cables and electronics after February’s escape.

•June 17, 2026

Avenida México expansion remains closed near Ixtapa

A finished section of Avenida México remains blocked in Ixtapa, keeping pressure on north-side traffic near schools and CUC.

Do Not Cross Paso del Guayabo Officials Warn Drivers

•June 15, 2026

Paso del Guayabo Closure to Last Through Rainy Season

Paso del Guayabo is closed between Ixtapa and San José del Valle after rains raised river levels near the Ameca crossing.

•June 10, 2026

Ixtapa Road Cleared After Tree Brings Down CFE Lines

Civil Protection cleared an Ixtapa road after rain toppled an avocado tree into CFE lines, creating an electrical hazard.

•April 29, 2026

Canadian Man Found Dead in Ixtapa Puerto Vallarta Home

A Canadian man was found dead in Ixtapa, Puerto Vallarta, as Jalisco authorities investigate how he suffered an abdominal wound.

•April 17, 2026

Former Puerto Vallarta police commander shot dead in Ixtapa

Authorities identified René Méndez Vázquez, a former Puerto Vallarta police commander, as the victim of Friday’s Ixtapa attack.

•September 17, 2025

Puerto Vallarta flood response starts in Ixtapa after torrential rain

After torrential rain in Los Tamarindos, the mayor promised an Ixtapa flooding response with bigger drains, a canal and street repairs, plus new alerts.

•May 21, 2025

Puerto Vallarta Launches Geranio Street Renovation in Ixtapa Neighborhood

Mayor Luis Munguía González inaugurated paving works on Geranio Street (El Camichín) in Ixtapa, the first of five streets set for comprehensive rehabilitation to improve...

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