Puerto Vallarta to introduce tax for foreign tourists
The Puerto Vallarta City Council has approved a 135-peso tax for foreign tourists to fund the use and maintenance of the resort’s public spaces and municipal services.
The Guadalajara Reporter
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The Puerto Vallarta City Council has approved a 135-peso tax for foreign tourists to fund the use and maintenance of the resort’s public spaces and municipal services.
In recent years, Puerto Vallarta has become a major destination for tourists seeking a Day of the Dead experience.
Agents from the federal Attorney General’s Office (FGR) found 14 “victims of sexual exploitation” during a raid at a “spa” in a Puerto Vallarta neighborhood last week. At least two of the women were minors, reports indicate.
Xinalani, a secluded eco-resort located 12 miles south of Puerto Vallarta International Airport and accessible only by boat, is one of three Mexican hotels recently awarded Three Michelin Keys, the top category in the renowned travel guide’s new distinction for evaluating hotels worldwide.
Puerto Vallarta has received seven nominations for the prestigious Travvy Awards 2024.
As residents of Florida, the Carolinas and other southeastern U.S. states recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, Mexico’s Pacific coast is facing similar challenges in the aftermath of Hurricane John, which left 22 people dead.
A distinguished visitor to Puerto Vallarta his week has been the Italian Navy’s training ship, the “Amerigo Vespucci.”
Puerto Vallarta can expect a significant increase in U.S. and Canadian visitors during the upcoming winter “high” season.
Puerto Vallarta will receive 22,000 visitors for the 11th edition of Vallarta Pride, scheduled May 17 to 26.