Christian Velasco

Día de Muertos, one of Mexico's most cherished and recognized traditions, is nearly here. Starting the last week of October and running through Sunday, November 2nd, several Puerto Vallarta establishments are hosting exciting activities and performances to commemorate the holiday.

Awaysis, bar, restaurant, and live music spot in Puerto Vallarta's Zona Romántica, is officially back for another season. To mark its return and celebrate its third anniversary, the venue has announced a packed week of exciting events, kicking off on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

Following the recent resignation of Héctor "Teto" Betancourt, two of the main LGBTIQ+ community organizations in Puerto Vallarta have spoken out, urging Mayor Luis Ernesto Munguía to appoint an individual with experience, capacity, and real ties to the community to lead the municipality's Sexual Diversity Department (Jefatura de Diversidad Sexual).

Héctor "Teto" Betancourt, the former public official and LGBTQ+ activist, has confirmed his resignation as the Head of the Office of Sexual Diversity for the Puerto Vallarta Municipal Government.

Puerto Vallarta reinforced its position as a leading inclusive and high-end destination at the recent Proud Experiences by ILTM North America event, held on October 6, 2025, at the Baha Mar resort in the Bahamas.

A new gay-focused pool club called Cheeky is set to open in November 2025 in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica.

The prestigious luxury travel publication Condé Nast Traveler has announced the winners of its 2025 Reader’s Choice Awards for Best Cities in the World. Puerto Vallarta secured the second-place ranking in the Small City category, finishing just behind Victoria, Canada, and ahead of globally recognized destinations like Florence, Italy; San Miguel de Allende, Mexico; and San Sebastian, Spain.

Following the unfortunate sinking of the iconic pirate ship Marigalante, Naviera Juan de la Cosa SA. de CV., the company that owns the ship, has quickly confirmed its plans to keep one of Puerto Vallarta’s main tourist attractions alive. 

The iconic pirate ship and one of Puerto Vallarta's most well-known tourist attractions, sank on the afternoon of Friday, October 10, 2025.

The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board has released the first render images of the renovation and improvement project for the city's iconic oceanside promenade, the Malecón, with an expected completion date before the busy December holiday season.

Affordable and vital mental health care is now more accessible to the LGBTQ+ community, thanks to Alberto Díaz de León, the in-house psychologist at the Vallarta Gay+ Community Center (VG+CC).

After a sudden and aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis, friends of the Puerto Vallarta drag star and singer have launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover his urgent treatment costs.

The Traffic and Road Safety Department implemented preventative road closures in Las Glorias and Centro to protect the public and avoid accidents.

Vallarta Medical Center (VMC) has transformed its urgent care clinic in Puerto Vallarta's Zona Romantica into a wellness care center, a move aimed at providing a more comprehensive approach to health that extends beyond emergency services.

Out & About PV (O&APV) is excited to introduce two key additions to our team: Max Buendía and Zack De La Cerda! They will...

SEAPAL Vallarta (Drinking Water, Drainage, and Sewerage Service System) is moving forward with the rehabilitation of the North-Central Collector on Belice Street. Work is taking place in the section between the Luis Donaldo Colosio Libramiento and Corregidora, as well as between Belice and Héroes de la Patria streets.

Hospital Joya Marina Vallarta officially launched Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Friday, October 3, 2025, with its 12th annual Pink Wave Cocktail event, with more than 100 people attending the gathering. 

The Focus on Green English teaching project is opening new admissions for a group starting lessons on October 16, 2025.

Héctor “Teto” Betancourt, a familiar face in local activism for decades, is now spearheading a new era of LGBTQ+ inclusion as the head of the Sexual Diversity Office in the Puerto Vallarta Municipal Government.

Located north of Puerto Vallarta, the new infrastructure will help streamline the flow of traffic to and from Bahía de Banderas.