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.

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.

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.

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.

Fifteen singers gathered last evening, in front of four judges, at the Cultural Center on the Isla Cuale to compete for the chance to represent Puerto Vallarta in the upcoming State Youth Finals in Guadalajara. 

Designer Eduardo Villegas unveiled his Summer 2026 collection Thursday night at La Santa, the upscale nightclub venue known for its VIP lounges and indoor pool, in a runway show that drew applause throughout the evening.

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.

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.

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 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.

Puerto Vallarta welcomed 16 top-performing travel advisors affiliated with the HBX Group from July 16-19 as part of a familiarization trip designed to promote the destination to travelers seeking LGBTQ+-friendly experiences.

Puerto Vallarta's municipal markets are welcoming summer visitors with an array of local cuisine, handmade crafts and traditional products, offering travelers an opportunity to experience the city's culture beyond its beaches and resorts.

The Puerto Vallarta Sexual Diversity Subdirectorate, in collaboration with the real estate firm Donner & Associates, hosted a business meeting with more than 50 business owners and entrepreneurs from the Zona Romántica area on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

Puerto Vallarta officials will host free community health clinics later this month while also providing training aimed at improving access to healthcare services without discrimination.

The spring of 2026 saw a wave of LGBTQ+ bar openings in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica, expanding the nightlife options in the district. In addition to new ventures, established venues are undergoing renovations under new ownership to foster more inclusive environments. 

The Vallarta Gay+ Community Center has officially signed a lease to take over the adjacent commercial space previously occupied by the gay male strip club Antropology, Board President Matt Karimi announced on Monday, July 13, 2026.

It is with a broken heart that I share the passing of my dear friend, Tom Catania, who peacefully left this world on the evening of July 12, 2026.

The Puerto Vallarta Sexual Diversity Subdirectorate, led by Carlos Plascencia, is inviting business owners and community members to a preliminary meeting to establish a new business council.

In Puerto Vallarta, many buyers arrive with a similar feeling: they know they want something here, but they are not always clear on why. They see the ocean, the terraces, the walkability, the sunsets, the energy of the city — and it is easy to imagine a life that feels lighter, warmer, and more beautiful. That emotional connection is one of the reasons Puerto Vallarta continues to attract buyers from around the world.

Puerto Vallarta will implement a new garbage collection schedule beginning Wednesday, July 15, introducing revised pickup routes, new collection times and neighborhood-specific service schedules designed to improve efficiency and keep public streets cleaner.