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.

Puerto Vallarta was filled with glamour Thursday night, July 9, 2026, as the Mexican cast of the reality television show "Drag Race México: Latina Royale" shined during a meet-and-greet at Industry Night Club. The event featured host Taiga Brava alongside contestants Eva Blunt, Elektra Vandergeld, Regina Voce, Matraka, and Horacio Potasio.

Vallarta Pride announced Wednesday, July 8, 2026, that Javier Jiménez is stepping down as president of the festival after eight years of leadership.

Although Players Sports Bar—located a block from the iconic Los Muertos Pier in the Zona Romántica—has always been known for its inclusivity and welcoming atmosphere, it has become even more LGBTQ+-focused following a change in ownership in late 2025.

Christian Alexis Velasco, associate publisher and editor of Out & About PV, is leaving the publication to accept a new job opportunity within an organization dedicated to promoting Puerto Vallarta internationally.

The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board announced Monday, July 6, 2026, that Puerto Vallarta received four nominations in the 2026 Travvy Awards, widely considered the most important accolades in the global tourism industry, solidifying its international prestige.

Vallarta Pride organizers said that LGBTQI+ tourism generated an estimated 2 billion pesos for Puerto Vallarta's economy during May 2026, with approximately 240,000 visitors traveling to the city for Pride Month and related events.

Tourism departments from Puerto Vallarta and the neighboring Sierra Occidental region’s "Pueblos Mágicos" (Magical Towns)—San Sebastián del Oeste, Mascota, and Talpa de Allende—unveiled the first edition of the "Visitor’s Map" on Thursday, July 2, 2026. The joint promotional initiative consists of 10,000 printed copies packed with practical information for travelers seeking a multi-destination experience in this region of Jalisco state.

Monica Miller, a seasoned professional with G&G Realtors, recently unveiled her newest exclusive listing: Indah 8A. This high-floor corner residence offers a rare turnkey opportunity in Conchas Chinas, Puerto Vallarta’s most coveted oceanside enclave.

Whether visitors are looking to unwind during a summer vacation or residents are seeking a different approach to personal well-being, international facilitator Mohnish Malhotra is now offering private sessions and Access Bars® classes in Puerto Vallarta, accompanied by a 50% summer discount on all sessions. The discount is good through September, 2026.

Local dessert shop Lix Homemade Ice Cream is highlighting its scratch-made, small-batch frozen desserts as a unique option for residents and tourists looking to cool down this season.

At Lalo’s Bar, every night is treated as a celebration. The popular nightlife hangout, located at Lázaro Cárdenas 279, features an inclusive concept where everyone is welcome under the hashtag #CoolWorld, which is prominently integrated into its rainbow-colored branding.