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Mexico's beloved beach city threw a three-day birthday party complete with Air Force aerobatics, fireworks over the bay, and neighbors sharing cake in the streets. The coastal town marked 108 years as a municipality and 58 as a city with ceremonies that honored quiet heroes and celebrations that lit up the night sky.
Puerto Vallarta's women's soccer team has fought its way to the Copa Jalisco semifinals, where they'll face top-ranked Zapopan in what promises to be an electrifying showdown. Meanwhile, a remote Indigenous community in Nayarit celebrates a life-changing upgrade: clean drinking water for 600 residents.
A mountain bike race through the steep streets of Puerto Vallarta came down to six hundredths of a second, as France's Rémy Métailler edged Portugal's Pedro Ferreira in a thrilling finish. Mexico's Raymundo Fournier took third, electrifying the home crowd.
Mexico's Navy joined a nationwide beach conservation effort, removing trash from Puerto Vallarta's popular Playa Los Muertos. The cleanup is part of a larger campaign to protect the country's coastlines.
Nearly half a million people will soon save 25 minutes on their daily drive when Mexico opens a toll-free bridge connecting two popular coastal regions. The $55 million project is 70% complete and set to finish ahead of schedule.
A Mexican beach city just took a major leap toward cleaner air by introducing its first electric buses, with 38 zero-emission vehicles now serving over 500,000 residents and six million annual tourists. The move promises healthier commutes and lower costs for one of Mexico's most visited destinations.
Hidden in the hills above Puerto Vallarta's famous beaches, a small butterfly sanctuary is showing visitors there's more to Mexico's coast than sand and surf. The Mariposario Jardín Mágico has become an unexpected favorite for travelers seeking something quieter and more transformative.
In Puerto Vallarta, a thriving network of nonprofits is giving visitors and expats meaningful ways to give back to the beach city they love. From serving meals to walking shelter dogs, thousands are turning gratitude into action.
Puerto Vallarta's growing network of nonprofits makes it easy for visitors and residents to give back to the beach city they love. From feeding families to protecting wildlife, volunteer opportunities welcome newcomers with open arms. ##
When Charlotte Smith's 82-year-old mother fell ill during her winter visit to Puerto Vallarta, fear turned to relief. The exceptional care she received challenged every stereotype about healthcare abroad.
Just 10 days after violence shut down tourism, Puerto Vallarta's port reopened with mariachi music and 4,300 cruise passengers stepping onto the dock. The Norwegian Bliss's arrival marks a milestone moment for the Mexican destination, proving resilience can sound like celebration.
After retiring to Mexico in 2021, Shashanda Trujillo transformed her newfound free time into a quiet force for good, volunteering with four animal welfare organizations across Puerto Vallarta. Her sustainable approach to giving back offers a blueprint for anyone wondering how to help without burning out.