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Puerto Vallarta tours that are actually worth it

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Eat, drink, party, dance and see the wonders of nature on these tried-and-true Puerto Vallarta tours.
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What’s next for Mexico’s growing rail system? Officials share advances in...

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Construction is expected to begin this month on lines connecting Saltillo and Monterrey to the U.S. border.
A street scene in one of Puerto Vallarta's old neighborhoods showcasing the colorful facades of multistory buildings in yellow, purple and bright teal with decorative ironwork on balconies. Overhead, strings of colorful papel picado banners are strung across the street. Potted plants adorn some windows and balconies.

What’s on in Puerto Vallarta in August?

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From viral TikTok comedians to intimate jazz talks, Puerto Vallarta's August cultural scene offers something for every taste.
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No damages reported from tsunami effects; 8 ports remain closed

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The president ruled out damages but warned of rising sea levels along Mexico’s Pacific coast after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Russia prompted a tsunami warning on Wednesday morning.
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Puerto Vallarta rated third-safest city in Mexico

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When it comes to residents' perception of their city's public safety, Puerto Vallarta ranks right up there with some of the wealthiest urban areas in the nation.
Aerial view of modern high-rise resorts and condominiums lining the sandy beach and coastline of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, with Banderas Bay stretching into the distance.

Where and why to find the last bastions of Puerto Vallarta’s history

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Explosive development threatens to erase Puerto Vallarta's history. We talk to one man trying to preserve it about where to find traces of the old Puerto Vallarta.
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A year after El Mayo’s capture, Sinaloa’s capital is seen as Mexico’s most dangerous...

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A survey of Culiacán residents found that a staggering 90.8% of them feel their city is unsafe, more than double the figure from a year ago and higher than any other urban area in Mexico
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Nayarit expects a million visitors this summer, bringing a 5-billion-peso boost to its economy

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The once low-key Pacific state has turned into a popular tourist destination, with its beaches, Pueblos Mágicos and renovated airport welcoming a growing number of international arrivals.
A group of LGBTQ rights suppoerts in the streets of Puerto Vallarta

How Puerto Vallarta became Mexico’s queer capital

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The Bay of Banderas is home to Mexico's most vibrant LGBTQ scene, with parties and celebrations like no other.
Coastal view of a sandy beach with resorts and hillside homes in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

MND Local: Puerto Vallarta news roundup

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From water updates to rolling out the red carpet, our local update has all of Puerto Vallarta's latest local news.
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Puerto Vallarta on crocodile alert as encounters with humans increase

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The capture of a 3.7-meter crocodile by lifeguards in Puerto Vallarta has revived concern about the growing presence of the reptiles due to changes in their habitat.
Wixárika Route

Sacred Wixárika route added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List

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The route’s inscription requires the creation of a conservation plan that allows the Wixárika people to continue their rituals, which include leaving offerings at sacred sites throughout central Mexico.

Inside Jalisco’s billion-dollar hotel boom

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Jalisco's hotels are seeing massive investment, with some outstanding new offerings on the way.