Jalisco Environment Secretary Paola Bauche Petersen has dismissed claims of crocodile overpopulation in Puerto Vallarta, stating that there are no more than 300 specimens in the entire area. Of these, only 40 are larger than two meters, indicating a low population density rather than a surplus, she said. 

Puerto Vallarta has officially launched its first electromobility system, marking a significant step toward sustainable and more comfortable public transit. The new service, operating along the city’s main artery, Boulevard Francisco Medina Ascencio, began rolling out on August 1, with a fleet of 19 electric buses.

Just days after we ran a feature story on crocodile presence along Jalisco’s Pacific coast (GR, July 25, 2026), two new sightings have underscored the urgency of the issue — and prompted state authorities to issue fresh safety guidelines for hotels and residents.

What began as a vacation photo opportunity turned into a devastating tragedy on the evening of Friday, June 26, when a 28-year-old tourist from Mexico City was attacked and dragged into the ocean by a crocodile in the waters off Marina Vallarta, authorities confirmed Saturday.

A third woman has been found dead under suspicious circumstances in Puerto Vallarta in less than two weeks, fueling fears among some residents and international media that a serial killer may be targeting women in the popular tourist destination.

The 13th annual Puerto Vallarta Pride kicks off May 17, transforming the resort’s Romantic Zone and most iconic corners into a week-long celebration of activism, culture and community under the theme “La Nueva Era: Un Pride Muy Mexicano” (The New Era: A Very Mexican Pride).