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Upcoming Events in Puerto Vallarta
Free Sunday trivia night with bar prizes; listings include June 21 and June 28.
05 July 2026

Smart-Ass Trivia

Awaysis Rio Bar, Rivera del Río 166, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal.

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7-day forecast

Weather this week in Puerto Vallarta
Forecast
2026-07-02
Partly sunny
32°C27°C
2026-07-03
Partly sunny
33°C26°C
2026-07-04
Mostly cloudy
33°C27°C
2026-07-05
Mostly cloudy
33°C28°C
2026-07-06
Mostly sunny
33°C26°C
2026-07-07
Light rain
32°C26°C
2026-07-08
Partly sunny
32°C26°C
Source: Includes weather data from Google Maps

Daily Reports

Weather - PVR Airport - Peso Report - Every Morning.
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Puerto Vallarta Airport Flight Report July 2, 2026

PVR arrivals, departures, delays, cancellations, and weather watch for July 2, 2026, checked at 6:41 a.m. in Puerto Vallarta.
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Peso Report: Peso Trades Near 17.56 Per Dollar After U.S. Jobs Data

USD/MXN traded near 17.56 Thursday as markets weighed U.S. jobs data, Banxico’s rate pause, oil prices and dollar movement.
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Puerto Vallarta Weather Today – July 2, 2026

Puerto Vallarta weather today: hot and humid July 2 forecast, afternoon shower risk, light winds, and practical beach planning notes.
The local stories, alerts, travel notes, beach conditions, and practical updates residents and visitors should know before starting the day. Updated daily.
Puerto Vallarta Weather Brings Heat and Light Rain

What to Watch in Puerto Vallarta Today

Puerto Vallarta’s July 2 watch is focused on heat, elevated surf, bridge-access work, and tourist-zone movement rather than a single citywide emergency.

 

  • Developing mobility issue: The Amado Nervo bridge remains closed to vehicles, with final access work still active near Avenida Federación on the Bahía de Banderas side and Verde Vallarta/Ixtapa on the Puerto Vallarta side.
  • Weather risk: Expect hot conditions, a high near 34°C / 94°F, and a brief shower or two possible this afternoon.
  • Beach and tourism impact: Local surf reports point to 1–2 meter elevated waves today, with caution advised for swimmers, small craft, and water activities.
  • Wildlife reminder: Permanent fauna/crocodile warning flags remain a concern near the Río Cuale mouth, Río Pitillal mouth, and the north hotel zone toward the Río Ameca mouth.
  • Public services: No new major citywide SEAPAL outage was verified this morning; SEAPAL’s latest official update says the recent north-zone water disruption had been restored in 100% of the 136 affected colonias.
  • Resident reminder: The Vibra Jalisco Fan Zone continues beside Sheraton Buganvilias and across from the Agustín Flores Sports Complex, open 10:00 a.m. to midnight, so expect extra pedestrian and ride-share movement in that part of the Hotel Zone.

What’s Happening Today in Vallarta

Verified July 2 events lean toward live music, drag, and the ongoing Fan Zone; low-season programming can still change, so venues should be checked before leaving.

 

  • Vibra Jalisco Zona Fan — Next to Sheraton Buganvilias, across from Agustín Flores Sports Complex, North Hotel Zone — 10:00 a.m.–midnight; free admission, with food and parking costs separate.
  • Soulful Mixer — La Catrina Cantina, Lázaro Cárdenas 315B, Emiliano Zapata — 5:00 p.m.
  • Shannon Maracle Blues — La Catrina Cantina, Lázaro Cárdenas 315B, Emiliano Zapata — 6:30 p.m.
  • Live Music with Duncan Shadrack — Awaysis Rio Bar, Rivera del Río 166, Emiliano Zapata — 7:00–9:00 p.m.
  • Dirty Bitches drag show — Blue Chairs Rooftop Bar, Calle Malecón #4, Col. Emiliano Zapata, Los Muertos Beach — 6:30 p.m.
  • Queens of the Night — La Noche, Lázaro Cárdenas 263, Emiliano Zapata — 9:00 p.m.

Roads, Traffic, and Public Services Watch

No major citywide disruption was verified this morning; today’s watch is mainly bridge access, rain-sensitive streets, and public-service follow-through.

 

  • No major citywide road closure, transit stoppage, power outage, or garbage-service halt was verified in the sources checked this morning.
  • Amado Nervo bridge: The bridge remains closed to regular vehicle traffic while final access work continues; drivers should not count on it as an active crossing today.
  • Rain-sensitive movement: Afternoon showers are possible, so low crossings, pothole-prone streets, and areas near streams or canals could deteriorate quickly even without an official citywide closure.
  • SEAPAL: No new citywide water cut was verified; the latest official SEAPAL update says the previous large north-zone interruption tied to highway works had been fully restored.
  • Garbage and beach-zone service: The city reported delivery of four garbage collection trucks and five pickup trucks for federal maritime zone cleaning, which is a service-capacity item to watch rather than a disruption.
  • Hotel Zone traffic note: Fan Zone activity beside Sheraton Buganvilias continues through midnight and may add localized congestion near the Agustín Flores Sports Complex.

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

Puerto Vallarta Beach Report

🟡 Yellow Flag (caution when entering the sea):
• Playa Palmares
• Playa Muertos (except around the Cuale River, where there are red and purple flags)
• Playa Camarones
• Playa Holly
• Playa de Oro
🟣 Purple Flag: Presence of harmful wildlife
• Canal fluvial at Playa Flamingos
• Canal fluvial at Playa Las Glorias
• Pitillal River at Playa Holly
🔴🟣 Red and Purple Flag (high risk and presence of harmful wildlife):
• Cuale River - Playa Muertos side
• Playa del Hotel Marriott
• Playa del Hotel Westin
⚠️ Residents and visitors are recommended to respect the signage placed on each beach and follow the instructions of lifeguards at all times.
Remember:
🟡 Yellow Flag = Caution when entering the sea.
🔴 Red flag = Do not enter the sea.
🔵 Purple Flag = Presence of Harmful Wildlife.
Your safety and that of your family is everyone's responsibility. Enjoy the beaches responsibly!

Airport and Travel Update

Puerto Vallarta’s airport looked normally operational in parsed morning flight boards, with weather as the main watch rather than an airport-wide disruption.

 

  • Flight count: Trip.com listed 95 flights scheduled today for Puerto Vallarta International Airport; FlightStats’ parsed arrivals board showed 22 arrival results for July 2.
  • Delays and cancellations: No airport-wide closure or major delay pattern was verified in the checked boards; Trip.com showed 100% on-time departure and arrival indicators at the time checked.
  • Departures count: A reliable same-day departures total was not available in the parsed source data, so do not publish a precise departures count without reconfirming directly against a live board.
  • Weather impact: Brief afternoon showers and high heat could still affect individual flight movement or ramp operations, even without a broader airport disruption.
  • Traveler reminder: Travelers should still check airline apps and allow extra time; Trip.com’s airport guidance recommends arriving 2–3 hours before departure and allowing about an hour for international arrivals processing.

 

Mexican peso today

Peso Exchange Rate Today

The peso is trading steady to slightly firmer this morning, with U.S. labor data the main market risk for the day.

 

  • Morning USD/MXN: Market quotes were clustered around 17.54–17.56 pesos per U.S. dollar this morning; Reuters’ MXN/USD cross implied roughly 17.54, while Wise and Investing showed rates near the same range.
  • Morning movement: Trading was tight and nearly flat; Investing showed a day range of about 17.5219–17.5734, while Reuters’ cross showed the peso slightly stronger.
  • Official reference rate: Banxico’s July 2 reference data showed the DOF FIX at 17.5368 and the obligations-payment rate at 17.4693; these are official reference rates, not necessarily local cash exchange-board rates.
  • What could move the peso today: U.S. June payrolls are due today, with Reuters reporting expectations near 110,000 jobs added and unemployment at 4.3%; stronger U.S. data could support the dollar, while weaker data could help the peso.
  • Mexico backdrop: Banxico held its policy rate at 6.50% on June 26, keeping Mexico’s rate differential relevant for peso support while trade headlines remain a volatility risk.

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