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puerto vallarta cruises

Puerto Vallarta triple cruise arrivals kick off 2026 strong

Puerto Vallarta opens 2026 with a triple-ship day and 24 January calls, bringing nearly 9,000 passengers and a boost for local businesses.

Puerto Vallarta-Yelapa ferry begins service Tuesday

Puerto Vallarta beach closures hurricane raymond

Puerto Vallarta beach flags raise red and purple alerts

Puerto Vallarta homicide leaves man dead in 5 de Diciembre

Vallarta Christmas tree pickup

Vallarta Christmas tree drop-off runs through Jan 15

Puerto Vallarta forest fires risk rises this spring

Puerto Vallarta turtle rescue

Puerto Vallarta turtle rescue saves 62 at Flamingos Beach

Tequila businessman killed

Tequila businessman killed on road to Puerto Vallarta

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Romantic Zone public-sex scandal sparks calls for more patrols

Our news is written for expats in Mexico and helps readers understand how each story connects to the expat experience. Our writers have at least 10 years of experience living in Mexico. We are not new to the area and claiming expertise; we have lived the expat experience in Mexico for decades, not months. That makes us a reliable news source in Mexico for the expat community.

Expat Corner

Expat news, explainers, and more for expats in Mexico.
the real mexico

If you love Mexico, don’t romanticize it. Respect it.

This opinion piece critiques romantic expat content about Mexico and calls for honesty about privilege,...
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Order Food in Mexico

Order Food in Mexico Without Sounding Like a Tourist

Use small, polite Spanish phrases, steady rhythm, and the right “por favor” to order smoothly...
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Mexican street sounds

Mexican street sounds that guide you through daily life

Hear the tamales call, the gas jingle, and the camotero whistle as cues that replace...
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Business & Economy

Local companies, jobs, prices, investment, tourism impact on economy.
Ironman 70.3 Los Cabos

Ironman 70.3 Los Cabos return set for late April 2026

IRONMAN 70.3 returns to Los Cabos on April 26, 2026, bringing about 1,800 athletes and...
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puerto vallarta cruises

Puerto Vallarta triple cruise arrivals kick off 2026 strong

Puerto Vallarta opens 2026 with a triple-ship day and 24 January calls, bringing nearly 9,000...
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Mexico per capita debt

Mexico per capita debt rises after a decade-long jump

Mexico per capita debt has nearly doubled in 10 years, a quiet signal of tighter...
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Cartels & Organized Crime

News on cartels and organized crime.
Tren de Aragua routes

Report maps Tren de Aragua routes and cartel ties in Mexico

Mexican investigations map how Tren de Aragua routes link to local protection and trafficking markets,...
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Tequila businessman killed

Tequila businessman killed on road to Puerto Vallarta

Jalisco authorities say tequila executive José Adrián Corona Radillo was abducted on a highway near...
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Chiapas Guatemala border

How the Chiapas-Guatemala border became a criminal toll road

A hidden crossing on the Chiapas-Guatemala border shows how cartels turned everyday trade into a...
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Courts & Justice

Prosecutions, trials, rulings, prisons, human rights cases.
Pemex CFE lawsuits

Pemex and CFE lawsuits threaten 100bn pesos hit to Mexico

Mexico’s two state giants face 59,000+ legal cases with an estimated 100bn-peso exposure, raising questions...
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Mexico’s Supreme Court warns international law can’t yield to “the law of the strongest”

Mexico’s Supreme Court opened 2026 with a rare global message, warning that international law must...
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Gulf of California LNG

Gulf of California LNG faces fresh court injunctions

Gulf of California LNG lawsuits were accepted by federal courts, forcing agencies and the presidency...
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Culture & Traditions

Stories about cultures and traditions in Mexico.
Three Kings parade

Three Kings parade brings San Miguel streets to life

San Miguel’s Cabalgata de Reyes Magos set off at 4:30 pm from El Cardo, ending...
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Rosca de Reyes

Rosca de Reyes symbolism behind Mexico’s holiday bread

From the jeweled topping to the hidden baby figure, Mexico’s Rosca de Reyes turns Epiphany...
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INAH photo contest

INAH photo contest spotlights living Indigenous Mexico

INAH’s ethnarchaeological photo contest rewarded images where living Indigenous rituals and craft explain pre-Hispanic life.
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Development & Real Estate

Real estate, zoning, construction, rents, short-term rentals.
renting in mexico

Mexico tightens rental property oversight to curb laundering

High-value leases now face AML rules. Landlords must be SAT-registered, verify tenants, and file reports...
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used homes dominate

Used homes dominate Mexico’s mortgage credit in 2025

In 2025, used homes captured about two-thirds of Mexico’s mortgage deals as new-build supply tightened...
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Real Estate Alert

Real Estate Alert blocks title fraud in Quintana Roo

Quintana Roo’s Real Estate Alert flagged six attempted registry fraud moves in 2025, emailing owners...
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Environment

Climate, conservation, protected areas, air/water quality, and disasters’ aftermath.
Puerto Vallarta beach closures hurricane raymond

Puerto Vallarta beach flags raise red and purple alerts

Red flags at Palmares and Punta Negra mean stay out of the water. A purple...
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Puerto Vallarta forest fires risk rises this spring

Meteorologists warn Puerto Vallarta is heading into a hotter, drier, windier stretch that could fuel...
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Puerto Vallarta turtle rescue

Puerto Vallarta turtle rescue saves 62 at Flamingos Beach

A citizen call led Navy patrols to collect 62 hatchling sea turtles at Flamingos Beach,...
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Government & Politics

President, federal government, city halls, budgets, ordinances, public policy, elections.
Why Cabo Pulmo tourism projects are still unresolved

Why Cabo Pulmo tourism projects are still unresolved

Cabo Pulmo tourism projects remain in limbo after federal suspensions, as legal challenges and permit...
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Los Cabos desalination expansion

Governor pushes Los Cabos desalination expansion ahead

BCS Gov. Víctor Castro says he’s pressing Conagua to clear legal hurdles delaying the Los...
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US military action Mexico

Sheinbaum shuts down US military action in Mexico talk

Sheinbaum says US military action in Mexico is off the table, backing joint security work...
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LGBTQ+ Mexico News

News and topics of interest to LGBTQ+ people and their allies.
gay sex puerto vallarta

Romantic Zone public-sex scandal sparks calls for more patrols

After a public-sex video in Puerto Vallarta, the Romantic Zone scandal is fueling calls for...
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PrEP near your workplace

PrEP near your workplace puts HIV prevention on lunch break

PrEP near your workplace offers quick, stigma-free PrEP with testing and vaccines at an IMSS...
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Michoacan LGBT weddings

Free Michoacan LGBT weddings and gender ID day set

Michoacan will host free LGBT weddings and gender identity recognitions in a landmark 2026 event...
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Public Safety & Crime

Policing, crime, fire, emergency response, and prevention programs.
Puerto Vallarta beach closures hurricane raymond

Puerto Vallarta beach flags raise red and purple alerts

Red flags at Palmares and Punta Negra mean stay out of the water. A purple...
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Puerto Vallarta homicide leaves man dead in 5 de Diciembre

Police found a man fatally shot outside a mechanic shop at Guatemala and Jamaica in...
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Puerto Vallarta fireworks

Two fireworks accidents in Puerto Vallarta prompt safety warning

Two holiday fireworks accidents in Puerto Vallarta left an adult missing fingers and a child...
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Tourism

Visitor trends, attractions, policy, safety, hospitality sector.
INAH entry fees

INAH entry fees rise at Riviera Maya ruins in 2026

INAH’s 2026 price update lifts entry costs at Tulum, Cobá and more, while Mexicans and...
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puerto vallarta cruises

Puerto Vallarta triple cruise arrivals kick off 2026 strong

Puerto Vallarta opens 2026 with a triple-ship day and 24 January calls, bringing nearly 9,000...
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Puerto Vallarta-Yelapa ferry begins service Tuesday

A new ASIPONA ferry now links Puerto Vallarta to Yelapa in about 90 minutes, starting...
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