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On Friday, October 24, 2025, during a Historic Center Citizen Council meeting, it was confirmed that the Zona Romantic Friendly District will be one of the tourism projects to be implemented in 2026 with resources from the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust (Fidetur), with an investment of 10 million pesos.
The project seeks to consolidate the Romantic Zone as an inclusive, safe, and accessible space for the LGBTQ+ community, residents, and visitors, reaffirming Puerto Vallarta’s identity as a leading destination for diverse tourism.
The proposed actions include:
- Pedestrian crossings and inclusive signage with Pride colors.
- Improvement of roads, street furniture, and universal accessibility.
- Creation of pedestrian zones, bike paths, and social spaces.
- Murals and urban art on walls and intersections.
- Public restrooms, information booths, and a pet-friendly beach.
In addition, the plan will integrate cultural and gastronomic activities geared toward diversity, inclusive tourist routes, and awareness campaigns to promote equality and respect.
In a press release, local LGBTQ+ leaders praised the decision.
“The Vallarta Diversity Network is confident that the implementation of this project will foster collaboration between sectors, organizations, businesses, and the LGBTQ+ community, ensuring that the Friendly District is built with a shared, representative, and inclusive vision,” the release said.
“With this decision, the Historic Center Citizens’ Council supports a historic step toward the consolidation of Puerto Vallarta’s first official Friendly District, a project that will strengthen inclusion, safety, and economic development in the city’s tourist heart,” said the leaders in the release.
It is one of 11 projects approved by the Historic Center Citizens Council. Other projects include:
– Consolidation of the gastronomic district in Versalles with an investment of 10 million pesos.
– Consolidation of the art district with headquarters in downtown Puerto Vallarta, street crossings, restrooms, information modules and pet friendly beach with an investment of 12 million pesos.
– Rinconadas Zaragoza street with an amphitheater, Pipila, Abasolo and Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez, in downtown Puerto Vallarta with an investment of 9.5 million pesos.
– Scenic lighting of the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe with an investment of 5.7 million pesos.
– Rehabilitation and Rescue of the Cuale River Island with an investment of 29.9 million pesos.
– Cuale Luminaires Park, botanical garden and staircase with an investment of 8 million pesos.
– Maintenance, rehabilitation and lighting of the structure and furniture at the Los Muertos pier with an investment of 4.4 million pesos.
– Rehabilitation of the Cerro de la Cruz viewpoint with an investment of 18.5 million pesos.
– Rehabilitation and remodeling of the Tomatlán – Quimixto mouth trail with an investment of 4 million pesos.
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