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Pool Parties to Prime Rib: Casa Cupula’s Fall and Winter Lineup
Casa Cupula, an LGBTQ+ resort in Puerto Vallarta, announced Wednesday a full slate of pool parties, dinners and holiday events for its fall and winter 2026 season, with early bird pricing available for a limited time.
Puerto Vallarta Award to Recognize LGBTQ+ Rights Advocacy, Honoring Paco Ruiz
The Puerto Vallarta City Council approved a reform Thursday to the Puerto Vallarta Award, the highest distinction granted by the municipality, adding a recognition named for Paco Ruiz for individuals and organizations distinguished in the promotion and defense of LGBTQ+ rights.
HEAT Latin Music Awards to Bring First Mexican Edition to Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta will become the first Mexican host city for the HEAT Latin Music Awards, with the international Latin music ceremony scheduled for Nov. 5 at the Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center.
Business Owners Weigh Association, LGBTQ+ Chamber to Address Zona Romántica Challenges
More than 50 business owners and their representatives gathered Monday at Cheeky’s Lounge for the third meeting aimed at determining whether Zona Romántica should create a new business association, a new neighborhood association or establish a LGBTQ+ chamber of commerce.
Faith Inferno’s ‘CONFESSIONS’ Turns Puerto Vallarta Into a Love Letter to Healing
Puerto Vallarta plays a starring role in “CONFESSIONS,” the new music video from performer and DJ Faith Inferno, who draws on her years living in the city to explore community, self-discovery and the many forms healing can take.
Zona Romántica Business Owners Invited to Aug. 10 Meeting on New Business Association
Business owners and their representatives in Puerto Vallarta's Zona Romántica are invited to attend a free public meeting on Monday, Aug. 10, to discuss the possible creation of a new business association or chamber of commerce and review progress on priorities identified during an earlier planning session.
$30,000 Matching Gift Campaign Helps Advance Vallarta Gay+ Community Center Expansion
A $30,000 USD matching gift from longtime supporter Rob Devore has helped move forward the Vallarta Gay+ Community Center's expansion into the former Anthropology nightclub space, providing a major boost to a renovation project that will nearly double the organization's footprint.
From Puerto Vallarta to Guanajuato: A Restored Colonial Home Invites Travelers to Discover Another Side of Mexico
Like many Puerto Vallarta residents looking for a break from the summer heat, Jacob Scherer and his partner, Alberto Retano, were searching for a different kind of getaway when they first visited Guanajuato.
Voices of Pride Honors LGBTQ+ Leaders During Latin Fest in Puerto Vallarta
LGBTQ+ community leaders from across Mexico were recognized Friday night, July 31, 2026, during the third annual Voices of Pride awards ceremony, held for the first time outside Mexico City as part of Latin Fest: Diversity Week in Puerto Vallarta. Four of those activists received a custom-designed award created by jewelry designer Delia González, along with a cash prize of 50,000 pesos.
Voices of Pride: Puerto Vallarta Leaders Recognized in National LGBTQ+ Community Awards
The "Voces del Orgullo" awards program will hold its third annual ceremony in Puerto Vallarta, relocating to Jalisco’s premier coastal destination after hosting its previous two editions in Mexico City. Created by media producer Quique Galdeano in partnership with LGBTQ+ media outlet Escándala, the nonprofit program honors grassroots leaders, activists and community advocates who have made substantial contributions to sexual and gender diversity causes across Mexico.
As Heat Rises, So Do Scorpion Stings
Scorpion stings remain a steady concern for emergency rooms in this Pacific coast resort city, with public health officials reporting dozens of cases each month during the hot, humid season that runs roughly from spring through the fall rains.
Puerto Vallarta Singer Patriz Set for KWC National Finals at Coco Cabaret
Puerto Vallarta singer Patriz, 20, will compete Aug. 3-4 at Coco Cabaret as one of 28 finalists from across Mexico in the Karaoke World Championships (KWC) National Finals. The winner will represent Mexico at the KWC International Finals in Las Vegas in October.
Questions Mount Over Puerto Vallarta’s $7.5 Million Peso Diversity Week Contract
Behind Puerto Vallarta's Latin Fest: Diversity Week, local activists have begun raising questions about how the festival's $7.5 million-peso production contract was awarded — and about how little visibility the public, or even city officials, appear to have into who books the festival's talent.
Coco Cabaret to Host National Finals of KWC México Singing Contest
Coco Cabaret will host the national finals of the KWC México Global Music Contest on Aug. 3-4, bringing 28 finalists from across the country to Puerto Vallarta to compete for a chance to represent Mexico at the Karaoke World Championships in Las Vegas this fall.
Manila Luzon and Latrice Royale Confirmed for Latin Fest: Diversity Week
Manila Luzon — runner-up on Season 3 and a two-time All Stars competitor — and Latrice Royale — a Season 4 fan favorite and Manila's own All Stars 1 teammate as "Team Latrila" — are confirmed to perform Thursday, July 30 at 6:00 p.m. on the Romantic Zone's main stage, as part of Latin Fest: Diversity Week. Admission is free.
Free Vaccines, Rapid tests for World Hepatitis Day at Lazaro Cardenas Park on July 28
Puerto Vallarta will offer 200 free vaccines and rapid tests for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV and syphilis on Tuesday, July 28, as part of World Hepatitis Day activities.
Puerto Vallarta Advances LGBTQ+ Equality with Human Rights Agreement and Government Diversity Training
Friday, July 24, 2026, marked a significant milestone in diversity for the City of Puerto Vallarta. Two events took place - The Municipal President, Luis Ernesto Munguía., signed and agreement with the city; the President of the Comisión Estatal de Derechos Humanos Jalisco (CEDHJ) Luz Del Carmen Godínez González and the síndico of Puerto Vallarta, José Francisco Sánchez Peña.
New group ‘Vallarta Limpio’ launches pilot program to tackle trash in Zona Romántica
A new community group calling itself a nonprofit initiative is setting out to change the way Puerto Vallarta deals with trash, launching a pilot program in Zona Romántica aimed at cutting down on trash and overflowing waste in one of the city's busiest neighborhoods.
Whiskey Kitchen Launches Indoor Summer Market on Saturday July 25
Whiskey Kitchen is bringing a new way to beat the summer heat with the debut of its Lil' C❄️❄️l Market, an indoor artisan market that opens Saturday, July 25, and will continue every Saturday throughout the summer.
Drag Race México: Latina Royale Premiere to Headline Puerto Vallarta’s Latin Fest Diversity Week
The world premiere of Drag Race México: Latina Royale will kick off Puerto Vallarta's inaugural Latin Fest Diversity Week on July 30, with cast members joining thousands of fans for a free public screening and concert in the heart of the city's Zona Romántica.
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