Christian Velasco

The second annual An Evening of Stars fundraiser for Women in Need (WIN) will take place on Tuesday, January 20, at 6 p.m. at Casa Karma in Conchas Chinas, Puerto Vallarta.

The Puerto Vallarta community is mourning the passing of Manuel Franco Betancourt, a bartender at the Romantic Zone’s La Catrina Cantina and a cherished member of the LGBTQ+ community. 

🌈🙌 More than 300 people attended the first Gay+ Mixer of 2026 at @sanctuarypv on Tuesday, January 6. 🍀✨ Attendees enjoyed a signature welcome cocktail, drink specials and delicious snacks. What a nice crowd and atmosphere. Many thanks to our hosts Brad and Tammy. 🙌

The Secretary of Tourism for Jalisco, Michelle Fridman, informed local media that Puerto Vallarta concluded the 2025-2026 Christmas and New Year season with a 3% increase in tourist occupancy compared to the December 2024 – January 2025 holiday period, according to the State Tourism Observatory.

On Monday, January 5, 2026, the luxury boutique hotel Hacienda San Ángel, located in downtown Puerto Vallarta, was officially awarded its membership plaque for Haciendas y Casonas de Jalisco. This association brings together properties that offer unique guest experiences and contribute significant patrimonial value to the state.

In the heart of Puerto Vallarta, where the Cuale River meets the sea, a dedicated group of volunteers works to ensure the city’s "green lungs" continue to breathe and provide citizens with a peaceful space for recreation. Led by President Sunny Rossi, the Vallarta Garden Club has evolved from a local landscaping initiative into a vital civic organization. 

Sunset sets and sexy vibes at The Tryst Puerto Vallarta's New Year's Tea Dance, held on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Attendees enjoyed stunning sunset views from the luxury resort's terrace, a sexy rooftop pole show, Tribal African beats, and pure magic by DJs Zalo and Andres More. Without a doubt, the best energy to kick off the year!

Every year from December to March, Banderas Bay witnesses a natural spectacle that few places on Earth can rival: the arrival of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae)...

Alfredo Soria, who served as the director of the Municipal Council for AIDS Prevention (COMUSIDA Vallarta) since late October 2025, addressed the general community, activists, collectives, and HIV prevention institutions via social media to announce the end of his tenure, following instructions from the Puerto Vallarta government.

The Malecón brought thousands together to bid farewell to 2025 with a drone show and an international DJ set by The Blaze.

The Puerto Vallarta government is ready to offer citizens a large-scale entertainment program for the 2026 New Year's festivities. Events will take place in the city center, specifically on the Malecón, where a stage has been set up near the Lighthouse (El Faro).

The Health Promotion Directorate of Luis Munguía’s administration is calling on Puerto Vallarta residents to take preventive measures to protect their health and the well-being of their loved ones during the peak season for influenza and respiratory illnesses.

Following the approval from the Technical Fare Committee on the increase of public transportation in the state of Jalisco, Governor Pablo Lemus announced a financial support to freeze the fare at 11 pesos.

Here is your complete guide to New Year’s Eve 2026 in Puerto Vallarta, featuring LGBTQ+ events, dinners, beach parties, drag shows and fireworks.

🌈🙌 More than 100 people attended tonight our Gay+ Mixer at the gay men's shop Sir & Son on December 23, 2025.✨ What a nice crowd and energy. 🎄✨ Attendees enjoyed a festive Christmas atmosphere. Many thanks to our hosts Richard and Rick. 🙌

A new partnership is taking shape at Lázaro Cárdenas 481 in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica. Within the walls of this office, two distinct approaches to wellness are finding common ground. Stan Wagner of Puerto Vallarta Neurofeedback and Adrian López of Inland Mental Health Services have partnered to operate under one roof, creating a resource for a community navigating the complexities of modern life and expat transitions.

On the afternoon of Sunday, December 21, 2025, residents and tourists in Puerto Vallarta witnessed the anticipated arrival of the vessel set to replace the iconic "Marigalante" pirate ship, which sank off the coast of Camarones Beach on October 10, 2025.

Playroom, the inclusive gaming bar located in the heart of the Zona Romántica, has officially extended its operating hours to introduce a brand-new morning experience.

With the goal of transforming Three Kings Day (January 6, 2026) into an unforgettable experience, the team at Lulú Café has launched a fundraising campaign to bring the children's play “Jonás y sus libros voladores” (Jonás and His Flying Books) to the Máximo Cornejo and RISE orphanages during the first week of January 2026.

The magic of the holiday season has officially arrived at Los Muertos Pier in Puerto Vallarta. Around 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2025, Mayor Luis Munguía and DIF President, Claudia Peña, led the official lighting ceremony for what has been announced as the tallest Christmas tree in Mexico.