Hundreds of Tourists Evacuated in Puerto Vallarta After 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Near Michoacán Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco – Hundreds of tourists in Puerto Vallarta’s hotel zone were evacuated early Sunday morning following a 6.1 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Michoacán. The earthquake struck at 2:32 a.m. Central Mexico time, with its epicenter located 47 kilometers southwest of Coalcomán, Michoacán, according to the National Seismological Service (SSN). The tremor…
6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Slightly Felt in Puerto Vallarta, No Damage Reported Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – A 6.1-magnitude earthquake, initially reported as 6.0, was slightly felt in Puerto Vallarta early Sunday morning, January 12. According to a preliminary report from the National Seismological Service (SSN), the earthquake occurred at 2:32 a.m. with its epicenter located 29 kilometers southwest of Coalcomán, Michoacán. By 2:49 a.m., the SSN confirmed…
The Mexican Peso Stumbled at the Start of this week as the US dollar surged Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - The peso stumbled this week as the US dollar surged, marking the highest exchange rate seen so far this year. The National Bank of Mexico set the official exchange rate for Monday, January 13, at $20.7045 MXN, a notable increase from the $20.4742 MXN registered on the previous Friday. This uptick…
Expansion of Mexico Avenue to 4 Lanes in Puerto Vallarta Announced Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco – Residents of Ixtapa and Las Palmas, who regularly commute to Vallarta or El Pitillal, are set to experience relief from daily traffic congestion with the announced expansion of Avenida México. President Luis Munguía has revealed plans to expand a critical section of the road from Ixtapa to Mojoneras, increasing it to…Puerto Vallarta is Located in a Region Prone to Earthquakes, it is Necessary to Have an Emergency Plan Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco—A 6.1 magnitude earthquake with its epicenter in Coalcomán, Michoacán, shook western Mexico early Sunday morning. Fortunately, authorities confirmed there was no damage to structures or injuries reported in Puerto Vallarta, a popular tourist destination. As of 1:00 p.m., the National Seismological Service (SSN) had recorded 416 aftershocks from the quake, the largest…
Puerto Vallarta Welcomes New Direct Flight to New York with Alaska Airlines Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco — In a move set to enhance both tourism and economic opportunities, Puerto Vallarta inaugurated a new direct flight to New York City, operated by Alaska Airlines. The route, beginning with four weekly flights, will further position Puerto Vallarta as a prime destination for international travelers. The service will use Boeing 737-900…
Pacific Tourism Alliance Launched to Boost Mexican Coastal States Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – In a bid to foster collaboration and enhance tourism along the Mexican Pacific, the Pacific Tourism Alliance was officially formed this Friday. The alliance, comprising the Secretaries of Tourism from the 11 states along Mexico's Pacific coast, convened for its First Working Session in Puerto Vallarta. The meeting marked a significant…
Young American Dies in Fatal Fall in Conchas Chinas, Authorities Investigate Puerto Vallarta, Mexico — A tragic accident in the early hours of Thursday claimed the life of a 24-year-old American in the upscale Conchas Chinas neighborhood, a residential area renowned for its exclusivity and tranquility. Emergency services were alerted at approximately 3:00 a.m. to an incident on Callejón de la Igualdad, where a man was…
Mexico Sends Emergency Support to Fight California Wildfires Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - In a strong gesture of international solidarity, President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo confirmed the deployment of a specialized Mexican contingent to assist in combating the devastating wildfires currently ravaging Los Angeles, California. The Federal Government provided details of the operation on Friday, January 10, highlighting the collaborative effort across several agencies to…
Mexican Peso Tumbles For Fourth Consecutive Day Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - The Mexican peso opened at approximately 20.53 pesos per U.S. dollar on international markets, reflecting a depreciation of 0.23% or five cents compared to the previous trading session, according to Bloomberg data. The currency's downward trajectory is tied to domestic and global economic factors. The peso faced a volatile overnight session…