Carlos Plascencia, head of the Puerto Vallarta's Government Sexual Diversity Office, met with Federal Deputy Jaime López Vela, who presides over the National Commission for Sexual Diversity.
From theater and late-night street outreach to a candle-bright march and a city bathed in red light, Puerto Vallarta will mark World AIDS Day with a slate of public events aimed at prevention, remembrance and fundraising, as health officials and community groups roll out more than a week of activities across the Malecón, Old Town and the historic center from Nov. 29 through Dec. 8.
With the opening of their newest office in the vibrant Versalles neighborhood, PVRPV has brought its Christmas windows along for the journey. The new location—nestled on Lisboa 148, Diaz Ordaz—has been transformed into a warm, twinkling celebration of the season, complete with the creativity, joy, and attention to detail that Vallarta residents have come to adore.
Jorge’s Bar marked its first year in business on Friday, November 28, 2025, celebrating with music, cocktails and a full house of regulars and visitors in Plaza Romy.
A major condominium development is moving forward in Colonia Emiliano Zapata, where a planned 11-story project will bring 94 new residences and a block of commercial space to one of Puerto Vallarta’s most densely visited neighborhood
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.
Puerto Vallarta proudly participated in the 2024 New York City Pride Parade, a significant milestone that underscores our city’s status as one of the world’s leading LGBT+ tourism capitals.
The Swedes, celebrating 15 years in Puerto Vallarta's Romantic Zone, earned a nomination for "Best Gay Owned Restaurant" at the 2024 Puerto Vallarta Gays Best of Awards. The nomination celebrates its enduring legacy and strong connections within the city's vibrant LGBTQ+ community.