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Schools reopen Monday in Puerto Vallarta while crews repair weekend flood damage and Tropical Storm Rachel raises the possibility of more disruptive coastal weather.

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Beach restrictions, storm repairs and the return to classrooms lead Puerto Vallarta’s Monday watch. 01_what_to_watch

Missing visitor: A San Luis Potosí tourist remained missing in Sunday’s latest update after Saturday’s surf incident near Hotel Krystal. Civil Protection and Navy personnel searched by sea, shore and air.
Classes resume today: Puerto Vallarta schools covered by Jalisco’s education department reopening notice return to classes in both morning and afternoon shifts. Allow extra time for the school run.
Water services and repairs: SEAPAL’s administrative offices close today and reopen Tuesday. Operational crews remain on duty as storm repairs and Las Glorias cleanup continue.
Weather risk: Mexico’s National Meteorological Service forecasts thunderstorms in southern Nayarit and parts of Jalisco today, plus waves of 1–2 meters along the Jalisco coast. Watch for changing coastal conditions.
Beach and waterfront plans: Sunday’s latest lifeguard report puts every municipal beach under a red flag. Respect wave-impact cordons along the Malecón and stay away from the seawall where waves are breaking.
Regional road watch: The latest Sunday notice keeps State Highway 555, Talpa–Tomatlán, closed near the old La Cuesta road junction, with no reopening time announced.

What’s happening in PV today?

Monday’s published schedule includes community health services, Spanish practice, chocolate-making, free salsa and a no-cover piano-bar night. All times are Puerto Vallarta local time. 02_whats_happening

- 10 a.m.–8 p.m. — Free STI and HIV Testing Campaign: Vallarta Gay+ Community Center, Morelos 101, Centro. Walk-in HIV, syphilis and hepatitis C testing; no appointment required.
- 11 a.m. — Conversational Spanish Class: ART VallARTa, Pilitas 213, Amapas. Practical speaking and listening practice; listed from 310 pesos, with possible additional fees or taxes.
- 3–5 p.m. — Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Workshop: ChocoMuseo, Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez 128, Centro. Roast and grind cacao and make chocolates to take home. Contact the venue for prices and reservations.
- 6:30–8 p.m. — Free Salsa Lessons: Vallarta Gay+ Community Center, Morelos 101, Centro. No partner or experience needed. Admission is free, with donations welcome.
- 7 p.m. — Monday Musical Mash-Up: Maestro’s Piano Bar inside Act2PV, Basilio Badillo at Insurgentes, second floor. David Maiocco and Cate Elizabeth host music, requests and open mic. No cover, with a suggested two-drink or 200-peso purchase.

Water outage / public service alert today?

SEAPAL’s Monday notice announces an administrative-office closure—not a citywide water shutoff—while operational crews continue storm-related repairs. 03_roads_and_services

SEAPAL offices: Administrative service is suspended today, Sept. 28, and resumes Tuesday, Sept. 29. Operational teams remain available around the clock.
Localized water-supply watch: The latest repair update still listed Las Aralias Well 4 offline after an electrical fault, with possible effects in Ramblases and Piedra Ramblases.
Cleanup and infrastructure: SEAPAL reported pipe repairs in 5 de Diciembre and Vista Océano and drainage clearing in Las Glorias. Wells 29 and 30 and the Buenos Aires plant had resumed operation.
Regional closure: State Highway 555, Talpa–Tomatlán, was still closed in Sunday’s notice at the old La Cuesta road junction. Neither cars nor motorcycles may pass, and no reopening time was given.
School-run traffic: Classes restart today under Jalisco’s reopening notice for Puerto Vallarta. Build extra time into morning and afternoon trips near schools rather than assuming holiday traffic.
Water reserve and reporting: SEAPAL advises keeping stored water because pumping depends on electricity. Its 24-hour switchboard is 322-226-9190.

Red flags close nine popular Puerto Vallarta beaches as rip currents rise

Beach flag or ocean warning today?

Plan to stay out of the water while red flags remain: the latest lifeguard report, issued Sunday, Sept. 27, places all Puerto Vallarta municipal beaches under that warning.

Flags and currents: Red means dangerous swimming conditions. Lifeguards warn that strong surf and currents can overwhelm experienced swimmers, so a calm-looking patch is not an all-clear.
Ocean forecast: Mexico’s National Meteorological Service forecasts waves of 1–2 meters along Jalisco’s coast for Monday. That is a regional forecast, not a measurement at every Vallarta beach.
Wildlife and river mouths: The Sept. 25 detailed bulletin also identified wildlife warnings at the Cuale and Pitillal river mouths and Marina Vallarta. Avoid those outflows, visibly dirty runoff and floating debris. 04_beach_report
Boat-tour caution: La Cruz de Huanacaxtle’s port captain recommended suspending sightseeing, diving, snorkeling and other tourist water activities until conditions improve. The Sunday advisory covers that Nayarit jurisdiction; it is not confirmation that Puerto Vallarta’s port is closed.
Best beach window: There is no recommended swimming window while red flags remain. For a waterfront outing, stay on permitted landward paths, well away from breaking waves.
Avoid today: Do not approach the seawall or enter cordoned wave-impact areas for photographs. Sunday’s Malecón operation included the El Caballito area, and barriers should be respected until authorities remove them.

Peso exchange rate today?

The peso starts Monday near 17.77 per U.S. dollar, weaker in early trading ahead of Mexico’s trade figures and U.S. economic events.

Early market quote: USD/MXN was 17.7707, up 0.0973 pesos, or 0.55%, from the previous close of 17.6734. A higher USD/MXN rate means a weaker peso.
Official reference: Banco de México’s latest FIX is 17.7100, determined Friday, Sept. 25, and published today. It is not Monday’s live market quote.
Mexico data watch: August trade-balance figures are on today’s economic calendar, making the export and import picture a potential peso-moving release.
U.S. manufacturing: The Dallas Fed’s September manufacturing survey is due from 8:30 a.m. Puerto Vallarta time. An unexpected reading could shift views of U.S. economic momentum.
Federal Reserve appearances: Michelle Bowman is scheduled at 6:15 a.m. on banking supervision and Lisa Cook at 11:25 a.m. on AI and technology, both Puerto Vallarta times. Watch for any broader economic comments.
For everyday spending: At 17.7707, US$100 equals about 1,777 pesos before fees. Bank, card and exchange-counter rates may differ, so compare the final pesos delivered rather than the advertised rate alone.

Airport/travel update today?

The early FlightStats check indicates no major airport-wide delay disruption, rating Puerto Vallarta’s delay level as very low. Flight statuses below reflect that early-morning check.

Early departure: Aeroméxico AM331 to Mexico City is scheduled for 6:26 a.m. and was listed on time at the check. This is a scheduled departure, not confirmation of takeoff.
Early arrival: Viva VB1166 from Mexico City is scheduled to arrive at 7:45 a.m. and was listed on time at the check.
Baja-bound passengers: Señor Air SEN708 to Cabo San Lucas is scheduled for 11 a.m. and was listed on time. Reconfirm with the airline because the National Weather Service forecasts severe hurricane conditions in Baja California Sur today.
Getting to the terminal: Puerto Vallarta schools resume classes today. Allow a school-run buffer on the airport approach and check your flight status again before leaving.
Flight totals: A verified full-day arrivals/departures total and airport-wide cancellation count were not available at the early public-board check. The low delay indicator is not a guarantee for every flight. Check the arrivals board, departures board or your airline for your specific service.