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Puerto Vallarta's New 160-Peso Visitor Fee: What Residents and Their Guests Should Know
As of January 1, 2026, foreign visitors to Puerto Vallarta pay a new tourist fee of 160 pesos — about nine US dollars. It is a one-time annu…
Eight New Flights for 2026: Vallarta's Airport Adds Vegas, Edmonton, Calgary and More
Puerto Vallarta's Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport is adding eight new routes during 2026, bringing it to 54 connections served by 1…
Farmers-Market Season Returns to Vallarta: Where to Go and When
Each winter, Puerto Vallarta's open-air farmers markets become a central ritual of community life — and the season runs roughly from Novembe…
Vallarta's Water Future: Inside SEAPAL's 900-Million-Peso Plan to Secure Supply
Puerto Vallarta's water utility, SEAPAL, has laid out an ambitious plan to close the gap between how much water the city can produce and how…
A New Chapter for Isla Cuale: Vallarta's 40-Million-Peso River-Island Renewal
The Cuale River Island — the leafy strip of green sitting in the river between downtown and the Romantic Zone — is in line for a roughly 40-…
How to Adopt a Dog or Cat in Puerto Vallarta
Adopting a rescue pet is one of the first commitments many newcomers make in Puerto Vallarta — and the process differs a bit from what you m…
The International Friendship Club: A First Stop for Meeting People in Vallarta
If you are new to Puerto Vallarta and looking to meet people, the International Friendship Club (IFC) is the spot longtime residents point y…
Healthcare in Vallarta: How Public IMSS and Private Hospitals Work for Foreigners
One of the most consequential decisions a new resident makes is how to handle healthcare — and Mexico runs on essentially two tracks. The…
The Bronze Icons of the Malecon: A Walking Guide to Vallarta's Sculptures
Puerto Vallarta's Malecon is the city's living room, and the bronze sculptures lining the boardwalk are among its most photographed resident…
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