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October 08, 2016
The January 19th update to the US Department's and the Canadian Foreign Affairs Department’s Travel Warning to Mexico do not include the international resort city of Puerto Vallarta. Both warnings highlight that Puerto Vallarta is a major travel destination in the state of Jalisco and do not indicate the need for caution or recommend against travel to the city of Puerto Vallarta.
The areas of Jalisco that are included in the warning are on the border with Michoacán and Zacatecas, some 250 miles, or a 4-hour drive, from Puerto Vallarta. This is a distance similar to New York to Boston, Los Angeles to Las Vegas or Toronto to Ottawa.
The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board proactively monitors the destination’s security and regularly contracts international firms that specialize in tourism security to conduct assessments of the city and its many attractions and services. Assessments completed in 2011 and 2012 by Thomas Dale
Puerto Vallarta’s Cruise Port Terminal has been rated the top Mexican Riviera & South America Destination at the Cruise Critic® first-ever Cruisers' Choice Destination Awards. The world's leading cruise reviews site and online cruise community, based its ranking on consumer ratings submitted with reviews on the Cruise Critic website. The awards name award-winning destinations across 15 regions, worldwide. Read more
Puerto Vallarta, a leading international destination for dream vacations, has inspired many people to pivot their careers. Over 25,000 expats live in the city, and many of them are working in different fields than they did in Canada or the United States. It is also a destination that has sparked new careers for many bloggers and photographers. Read more
National Holidays and celebrations in Puerto Vallarta offer visitors a unique opportunity to experience the country’s rich cultural heritage. The city hosts multiple celebrations focusing on religion, gastronomy, history and nature from the months of September and into the New Year, proudly celebrates Mexican national holidays with exciting sights, tastes, sounds, and experiences for locals and tourists alike. Read more
