Monday, December 8, 2025
HomeNorth-Central Pacific Coast

MND_NORTH-CENTRAL PACIFIC COAST

BON Luxury Theme Park

VidantaWorld becomes Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta’s latest international attraction

8
Tourism development is fast growing in Puerto Vallarata and Riviera Nayarit, with VidantaWorld's ambitious theater and theme park expansion headlining the coming attractions.
burnt out forest

Sinaloa cartel wars coincide with record-setting wildfire damage. It’s no coincidence

0
The narco wars bring landmines, improvised explosive devices, firearm battles, drone attacks and even bombs dropped from planes to the drought-dried forests of the Sierra Madre.
Cirque du Soleil LUDO

Cirque du Soleil prepares a permanent aquatic mega-show on the Riviera...

1
The coming show and venue are all about water: the 696-seat venue combines a 360-degree aquatic stage, a wrap-around “human aquarium” and a submersible platform.
BETA Version - Powered by Perplexity
A young girl with hands clasped in prayer wears a pink and green costume evoking the traditional outfit of the Virgin of Guadalupe during a Fiestas Guadalupanas procession, a highlight of traditional Puerto Vallarta December 2025 events in the downtown district.

Spectacles, circuses and holiday fun: Puerto Vallarta’s got plenty in December

1
December is peak season in Puerto Vallarta, with plenty to do, including festive music events, the Fiestas Guadalupanas and the return of Movie Picnic.
two women walking down a plane vestibule

Mazatlán airport to receive 1.2B pesos as TAR expands service with 5 new routes

2
Renovations at the airport will support Sinaloa's plans to strengthen air connectivity, as the state government recently announced new domestic routes and increased frequencies. 
Southwest aircraft over desert

New Southwest Airlines flights will connect Puerto Vallarta and Las Vegas

0
Las Vegas joins a half dozen other western U.S. cities with direct Southwest flights to Puerto Vallarta, and new routes to Los Cabos and Cancún coming ahead of the World Cup.
L'Étape Mazatlán by Tour de France

The Tour de France (sort of) comes to Mazatlán

0
A taste of the world's premier cycling race on the Pacific coast, as the Tour de France L'Étape Mazatlán gave locals the chance to don the famous yellow vest.
As part of the "Pez Vela 2025" security strategy, navy personnel arrested 54 "alleged lawbreakers" in recent days in the municipalities of Manzanillo, Tecomán, Villa de Álvarez and Colima.

Authorities arrest 54 suspected CJNG operatives in Colima sweep

1
Mexico's security minister also announced on Wednesday that authorities detained Jorge Armando "N," the leader of a CJNG cell and the alleged mastermind of former Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo's murder.
Puerto Vallarta

MND Local: November news in Puerto Vallarta

0
Will Uber airport pickups be allowed in Puerto Vallarta? What new resort is opening in the destination soon? Our PV correspondent answers all with a November news roundup.
Puerto Vallarta

Born for a mission for peace: The little-known origins of Puerto Vallarta’s pirate ship,...

5
The Marigalante was much more than just the pirate ship that welcomed revelers before finally sinking in the Bay of Banderas. In her previous life, she was part of myriad voyages and adventures.
Sillouetted people sit at glowing neon slot machines

Following Mexico’s lead, US sanctions cartel-linked casinos across Mexico

5
A joint operation between the two countries has shuttered gambling houses in Ensenada, Nogales, Mazatlán and other cities, leaving them cut off from global financial system.
Aerial view of lo de marcos, nayarit, mexico, showcasing the stunning coastline, crystal-clear turquoise waters, sandy beach, and lush green vegetation

Nayarit authorities reclaim US $2.7B in stolen beachfront land

10
The land — in locations including Nuevo Nayarit, Bucerías and Sayulita — was illegally sold off during the governorships of Ney González Sánchez (2005-2011) and Roberto Sandoval Castañeda (2011-2017), according to officials.
Shutama para surfer

Sinaloa surfer ‘Shutama’ wins bronze at Para-Surfing World Championships

0
The 31-year-old with a single leg amputation, whose full name is Juan Martín Díaz Martínez, finished third in the men's kneel division while battling unpredictable breaks in Oceanside, California.