Tourism remains strong in Puerto Vallarta, but other issues have arisen in early 2026, including protests against blocked beach access.

Known as Las Peñas in the 1800s, it was renamed after former state governor Ignacio Vallarta in the early 1900s. As a fishing town, Puerto Vallarta’s main source of pesos, in addition to fishing, was ...

Las Caletas is another beach in Puerto Vallarta that's away from the more touristy beaches found in and around downtown. While the beach itself is located about 20 minutes south of PV geographically, ...

Puerto Vallarta is one of Mexico’s greatest beach destinations. Except these days, it is so much more than just a great beach town. What was once a sleepy fishing village has transformed into a ...

Puerto Vallarta is on Mexico's Pacific Coast, and is just as modern as it is traditional. With its beautiful beaches, historical neighborhoods with cobblestone streets and robust nightlife, the ...

Like many Americans, my first trip to Mexico was to Cancún. In 2022, my sister got married at a resort in Playa Mujeres. While the experience was beautiful, it — like other tourist-heavy beach towns ...

If you're considering retiring in Mexico, these beach towns offer a low cost of living, relative proximity to the U.S., and plenty of activities to enjoy.

Puerto Vallarta is among Mexico’s most beautiful coastal destinations. It easily attracts visitors to its golden sands lapped by the warm Pacific Ocean and stunning sunsets. But you may not be alone ...

Los Muertos Beach is located along the southern coastline of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, serving as one of the city’s most ...

As soon as you touch down in Puerto Vallarta, in Mexico's Jalisco state on the Pacific coast, you'll find yourself accosted by offers of "complimentary" tequila shots and greeters trying to sell you ...