Mexican experts have said that 35% more monarch butterflies arrived this year to spend the winter in mountaintop forests, compared with the previous season. Biologists documented the presence of the species in 2.84 hectares (7 acres) in protected areas of Michoacan and the State of Mexico this year, up from the 2.1 hectares last year.

According to a report from the State Institute of Statistical and Geographic Information (IIEG), the unemployment rate in Jalisco fell to 2.4% in the first quarter of 2022. The economically active population (PEA) of men decreased by almost 26,000 workers, while the number of women working increased by almost 30,000.

The fourth edition of Puerto Vallarta Fashion Weekend is set to take place on May 27 and 28, 2022. On May 27, the catwalk will be in the Main Plaza, with the parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe as a backdrop. On the 28th, the stage will be Los Muertos Pier, with the Mexican Pacific setting the scene. Both fashion shows will start at 7:00 pm.

According to the president of the Puerto Vallarta Hotel and Motel Association, Álvaro Garciarce Monraz, this popular beach vacation destination has high expectations for a busy summer season. In all of April, and to date in May, hotel occupancy has been reaching 95% on weekends thanks, in part, to sporting and cultural events.

Mexico's port towns celebrate El Día de la Marina on June 1st to commemorate the nation's past and present naval service men and women. Here in Puerto Vallarta, this year's maritime celebration will begin a week before the main event, and will be divided into sports, recreational, cultural and social activities.

Bearadise keeps pulling out all the stops to bring the very best celebrity talent in the world of adult entertainment for Bear Pride in Puerto Vallarta. Announcing the addition of super sexy Charly Diaz, 'hecho en México,' to the amazing lineup of talent for Bear Pride 2022.

New York comedian Keenan Steiner brings his one-man show and stand up hour, 'XXL In Mexico,' to La Catrina Cantina during Vallarta Pride 2022. Opening for Keenan, will be comedian Mosves Shakarian, who’s been called ‘The Gay Armenian Lawyer.’ Don’t miss this hilarious show on May 27 & 28 at 7:30 pm.

The American Legion is back in action and now has a new home on the 2nd floor of Murphy's Irish Pub on the Malecón in downtown Puerto Vallarta. All veterans and their families are invited to join them on Monday, May 30 from 12-4 pm for a Memorial Day celebration at Murphy's, where the first hamburger or hot dog and soda or beer are on the house.

As part of this year’s Children’s Day celebrations, the Puerto Vallarta City Council invited 6-12 year old kids to participate in the ‘Mayor for a Day’ contest. The winner was 10-year-old Sofía Guillermina Ortiz Rodríguez who, along with the 15 boys and girls who made up the Children's Council, took over City Hall on May 19.

Now in its 18th year, Restaurant Week gives everyone a chance to sample some of the best food in Puerto Vallarta at exceptional prices. Most of the participating restaurants offer three courses with three options for each course, but Kaiser Maximilian gives you more choices.

The 2022 Tax Reform requires all Mexican citizens and legal residents aged 18 or over to have a Registro Federal de Contribuyentes (Federal taxpayer registration, commonly referred to as an RFC), as of July 1, 2022. If you have a Temporary or Permanent resident card, or a CURP, you must get an RFC, whether or not you earn income in Mexico.

'Retrovisor: La historia puede verse más cerca de lo que parece,' which shows part of the history of Puerto Vallarta through cultural events of the last 104 years reflected in a timeline that is still under construction, opens at La Oficina de Proyectos Culturales on May 28. The exhibition will be on display through December 17.

Act2PV is proud to announce that, in addition to the fabulous selection of 5-star shows currently playing, they've added the winning shows from their Cabaret Festival which took place recently. These shows are HUGELY popular and were especially chosen for Pride Week!

Pride Week is a special time that brings the high season to a wonderful conclusion. The Palm has an impressive schedule of amazing shows to celebrate this beautiful time in our beloved city. Zona Romantica comes alive for Vallarta Pride so be there for all the festivities!

In February, the Jalisco state government began charging Airbnb a 3% lodging tax for vacation rentals. In the first month of collection, the entity collected 6.8 million pesos, while in March the figure increased to 7.4 million, money that according to the Secretary of Tourism will also serve to promote tourism in the state.

Tripadvisor's Summer Travel Index, using a combination of search and sentiment data, has revealed travel trends ahead of the busy summer season and where Americans plan to go. Cancun, Cabo San Lucas, Playa del Carmen and Puerto Vallarta rank among the top 10 international destinations Americans will visit this summer.

Mayor Luis Alberto Michel Rodríguez and the chair of DIF Puerto Vallarta, María de Jesús López Delgado, have reached agreements with representatives of 19 buildings throughout the city that will serve as temporary shelters in case of any eventuality during the 2022 Pacific Hurricane Season.

The second edition of the 2022 National Youth Beach Volleyball Championship will take place in Puerto Vallarta from May 27-29 at Holi Beach, where several courts will be set up. This event will bring together the future beach volleyball stars of Mexico and admission will be completely free to the public.

Arca Continental, the second largest Coca-Cola bottler in Latin America, and PetStar, Mexico's leading PET recycler, will invest 175 million pesos this year in the construction and expansion of PET collection and recycling plants in Jalisco. New collection centers will be built in Puerto Vallarta, Tepic and Colima.

On May 3, the Ministry of Economy published a new inspection requirement for light vehicles over four years old that was set to take effect in November. But, on Monday, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador scrapped the planned inspection requirement, saying his government wouldn't “pick people's pockets” as its predecessors did.

The Palm Cabaret continues to celebrate its 22nd season of entertainment with exciting performances most every night through the month of May. With new acts opening, the return of some fan favorites and many spectacular shows continuing, there's something for everyone.

Home maintenance is easy in Puerto Vallarta, particularly if you remember to make small efforts seasonally to help protect your property and avoid larger scale issues in the future. To help, we have some easy Spring maintenance tips to help get your home in order.

The beaches, the hospitality of the people, the cleanliness of the tourist strip, the gastronomy, the diversity of attractions and the beauty of the Malecón, are all factors that make Puerto Vallarta a high quality destination, according to surveys carried out by the Municipal Tourism Directorate in the first quarter of 2022.

There is no greater tragedy than a new mother unable to feed her child because her breast milk could pass on the virus that causes AIDS. Created in 2012, the SETAC Community and Wellness Center's "Give Milk" program helps meet this critical need in Puerto Vallarta.

In celebration of Children's Day on April 30, the Municipal DIF System, in coordination with the Government of Puerto Vallarta, will hold the "Carnival of Joy" at the La Lija sports unit, located in the Lomas del Coapinole neighborhood, starting at 4:00 pm. If wish to join in the toy collection, donations are accepted until April 28.

On Tuesday, April 26th at 7 pm, world-renowned vocalist, Enrique de Allende, and 'American Idol' finalist, Effie Passero, will present their show, 'Reunited' at The Palm Cabaret and Bar. You’ll love these breathtaking performances by two of the most brilliant performers in Puerto Vallarta.

The Mexico Open, first established in 1944 as the national golf championship of Mexico, is now on the PGA TOUR calendar as the Mexico Open at Vidanta. Set to be played from April 28 to May 1 on the Norman Signature Golf Course at Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta resort, the tournament will bring together 132 of the best golfers in the world.

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) has approved financing for a new baseball stadium in Tepic, capital of Nayarit state, where he recently revealed a series of infrastructure plans to boost tourism. The complex will have capacity for 8,000 spectators, Governor Miguel Ángel Navarro said on Twitter on Monday.

Visitors to Mexico City's world-famous city park can now enjoy an art installation made up of eight giant insect sculptures. Erected in the Chapultepec botanical garden for the Chapultepec Forest Insect Festival, which took place between April 14 and 17, the 2.5-meter-high bronze sculptures will remain on permanent display.

This week begins Act2PV’s “pre-summer season.” The dates and times of some performances are changing, but you can still see a 5-star show every night of the week at Act2PV. If you have not yet had the opportunity to see some of this season's shows, now’s your chance to do so!

On April 27 Yvonne Kalman will host a luncheon in support of the Yvonneka Foundation at Puppy Paradise in Pitillal. While there you can see the shelter, play with some of the dogs, and hear about the great work that is being done to rescue Puerto Vallarta street dogs.

Uber announces the arrival of Uber One in Mexico, the only membership on the Mexican market that offers users of the app multiple benefits, such as discounts and promotions on mobility services, as well as home delivery of food, groceries, alcoholic beverages and other items, at a cost of only $70 MXN per month.

According to the Director of Tourism and Economic Development, Ludvig Estrada Virgen, Puerto Vallarta is experiencing a significant recovery from the damage the pandemic had on the tourism sector. One example is the significant upturn in cruise ships arrivals in recent months.

According to the latest National Survey of Urban Public Security (ENSU) by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), published on April 19, 2022, Puerto Vallarta is considered the safest tourist destination in all of Mexico, and the safest city in the State of Jalisco.

It's a great time to be in Puerto Vallarta. The evenings are breezy, the ocean blows cool air up toward the mountains and humidity is relatively low right now, but we can feel it beginning to crank up. As the weather gets warmer, we favor alternatives to air conditioners, which aren't the healthiest way to cool off.

From April 10-17, work crews from the Puerto Vallarta Directorate of Municipal Public Services picked up a total of 4,624 tons of garbage in neighborhoods, beaches and tourist areas, an increase of a little more than 1000 tons of the trash that is normally removed from the colonias.

Dr. Jaime Álvarez Zayas on Monday announced that 40,000 doses of AstraZeneca will be available to everyone over the age of 18 at various health centers, hospitals and other locations in and around Puerto Vallarta, including Plaza Pitillal, the Central Bus Station, Lázaro Cárdenas Park and Commercial Plazas, through April 30.

Virtuoso flutist Klaus Liebetanz will be giving two classical concerts on Sundays, May 1 and 8, at Incanto. On May 15 and 22, Klaus’ protégé Andrea Jupina, who has studied with Klaus for the past 6 years, will give two Flute Extravaganza performances, together with pianist Jean-Guy Comeau. All performances will start at 2 pm.

Jalisco Governor Enrique Alfaro Ramírez will be on a working tour in the cities of Washington and Chicago this week, courtesy of the United States government, which not only invited him, but is also covering all of his expenses. His agenda is related to applied technology in security, civil protection and forensic sciences.

The Puerto Vallarta Civil Protection and Firefighters Department was kept busy during the first week of the Easter holiday period, with a preliminary report of 267 services rendered, in addition to the everyday preventive measures that are maintained throughout the municipality to safeguard the well-being of residents and visitors.

Industrias Tajin, a manufacturer of chili lime seasoning and hot sauces under the Tajin brand, has invested $50 million in a new Center for Research and Field Experimentation and new LEED certified manufacturing plant in Tala, Jalisco, Mexico. The 161,458-square-foot facility generated 1,000 direct jobs and 4,000 indirect jobs.

The director of Municipal Tourism, José Ludvig Estrada Virgen, reported on Friday that the number of tourists visiting Puerto Vallarta for the Easter holidays is 'over the top,' indicating that nearly 200,000 visitors had already arrived, filling up hotels and condominiums, Airbnb rental rooms and family and friends' houses.

If you are a die-hard celebrator of Easter, then you probably know one of the lesser-talked-about side effects of dyeing Easter eggs: lots and lots of hard boiled eggs. If you are wondering what to do with all of them, here are a few delicious ways to use leftover Easter eggs (a.k.a. some easy hard boiled egg recipes).

Expect the unexpected as Demian Mats and his cast of performance artists, dancers and vocalists bring 'Sexed: Unleash Your Fantasies' to The Palm Cabaret stage. This erotic adventure, unlike anything Puerto Vallarta audiences have experienced before, debuts on Sunday, April 17th at 9:30 pm.

Nuevo Nayarit Norte beach and Marina Riviera Nayarit, have met all of the requirements to retain their Blue Flag credentials for another year. The Blue Flag is a recognition by the European Foundation for Environmental Education to beaches and marinas that meet established criteria for quality, safety, and environmental education.

Whether you are planning to vacation in PV, or spend some time in your second home in Mexico, accessing money is certainly a necessity. But what is the best way to get preferred exchange rates? Tropicasa Realty has some helpful tips for exchanging money in Puerto Vallarta.

In the past, Puerto Vallarta's entertainment scene has wound down after Easter. But, after two very busy summers, it is obvious that PV has become a summer tourist destination! As a result, Act2PV is committed to offering 5-star entertainment for the summer season.

Celebrated in Mexico every year on April 30, El Día del Niño is always filled with activities, gifts and special events. As part of this year's Children’s Day celebrations, the Puerto Vallarta City Council invites all kids 6 to 12 years of age to participate in the 'Mayor for a Day' contest.

The Municipal Government of Puerto Vallarta is redoubling its efforts to keep the city's streets and beaches clean and free of garbage, and its infrastructure in optimal conditions, in the face of the massive arrival of tourists during the two-week-long Easter vacation period.

With the aim of preventing automobile accidents during the Semana Santa and Pascua vacation period, 'Operation Breathalyzer' is currently underway in Puerto Vallarta. Checkpoints are being randomly installed day and night on different roads of the central and hotel zones to detect drivers who are diving while intoxicated.