Scroll Down
May 24, 2024
On May 31st, Puerto Vallarta celebrates its double anniversary, 56 years as a city and 106 years as a municipality; more than a century of world acclaim as Mexico's most Mexican beach destination.
Puerto Vallarta has been recognized as the Friendliest City in the World, ranked among the "Best Small Cities in the World" for its great tourism offerings and has received important awards such as Best Destination in Mexico, Best Food Destination and Beach Destination of the Year.
To celebrate Puerto Vallarta's double anniversary, here are the main activities and events planned for the month of May. So be sure to mark your calendars!
Puerto Vallarta celebrates with a variety of special events and celebrations throughout the month of May.
The 2024 Fiestas de Mayo Puerto Vallarta Festival is a highly anticipated, three-week long popular festival that features a massive lineup of concerts at the Explanada Vallarta.
The 2024 Fiestas de Mayo Puerto Vallarta Festival will feature some of Mexico's most popular performers in the Regional Mexicano music genre such as Mi Banda El Mexicano, Julión Álvarez and Alfredito Olivas, Carín León, Elio Vega and Pepe Morfín, to name only a few.
This popular festival will also feature numerous attractions and rides, sporting events and a Mexican food expo. The expo will feature specialties from Jalisco and other regions.
The City of Puerto Vallarta is offering a special program of commemorative activities as part of the celebration of Puerto Vallarta's double anniversary:
On the afternoon of May 31st, the commemoration of the double anniversary of Puerto Vallarta will be celebrated, as is the tradition, with a town hall plenary meeting at Los Arcos del Malecon amphitheater.
Afterwards, a large birthday cake is offered to the attendees at the Malecon by the City authorities, headed by the Mayor of Puerto Vallarta.
The grand celebration of Puerto Vallarta's double anniversary will end with a free live performance by a surprise artist at the Malecon Lighthouse Esplanade.
Popular live acts such as Alfredo Olivas, Los Ángeles Azules, Celso Piña, La Sonora Dinamita, Pepe Aguilar, among others, have headlined Puerto Vallarta's double anniversary celebrations in recent years, delighting thousands of locals and visitors.
Founded on December 12, 1851 by Don Guadalupe Sanchez Torres, Puerto Vallarta has grown from a small fishing village -formerly known as Las Peñas de Santa Maria de Guadalupe- to an internationally renowned tourist destination.
The Congress of the State of Jalisco granted the small town of Las Peñas the status of a municipality on May 31, 1918. When the political category was changed, Las Peñas received the name of the Municipality of Puerto Vallarta. This was in honor of the illustrious governor of the State of Jalisco, Ignacio Luis Vallarta Ogazón.
Decades later, on May 31, 1968, the City of Puerto Vallarta was elevated to the category of City by the Congress of the State of Jalisco, celebrating its 50th anniversary as a municipality.
Thus, this double anniversary is the ideal time for celebration, but also for reflection on the development of Puerto Vallarta and its evolution into a vibrant and prosperous community.
This date of special significance also offers the opportunity to pause, go back in time and learn more about the local history through photo exhibits, lectures and other cultural events that showcase the city's heritage.
Puerto Vallarta's past, present and future are on display during the celebration of its 106th anniversary as a municipality and 56th anniversary as a city. The double anniversary of Puerto Vallarta is a special occasion to pay tribute to our people, our culture and the natural beauty that make our destination so unique and so popular.
Congratulations on your 106th anniversary, dear Puerto Vallarta!
An entire week of LGBTQ+ Pride on the beautiful beaches of Puerto Vallarta, with a variety of sports, cultural and entertainment events Read more
Restaurant Week is a celebration of Puerto Vallarta’s rich culinary scene and a testament to its vibrant culture Read more
Puerto Vallarta offers a delicious variety of options to make this Mother's Day special, no matter what your mom's style Read more
