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Upcoming Events in Puerto Vallarta
Free Sunday trivia night with bar prizes; listings include June 21 and June 28.
21 June 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
2026-06-19
Mostly cloudy
31°C27°C
2026-06-20
Light rain
31°C25°C
2026-06-21
Rain
30°C26°C
2026-06-22
Thunderstorm
32°C26°C
2026-06-23
Thunderstorm
32°C26°C
2026-06-24
Thunderstorm
32°C25°C
2026-06-25
Light rain
31°C26°C
Source: Includes weather data from Google Maps
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 starts Friday with heat, beach caution, a major free concert tonight, and no verified citywide disruption reported this morning.

  • Developing local story: Julieta Venegas performs tonight at the free Vibra Jalisco Fan Zone concert at 9:00 p.m. in the Hotel Zone. Expect heavier foot traffic near Camarones Beach, the Sheraton/Pensiones de Jalisco area, and the Agustín Flores Contreras sports complex. Background: VallartaDaily report.
  • Government and public works: SEAPAL’s most recent accessible notice involved the Colector Centro-Norte and Avenida México works. No new citywide water-cut notice was verified this morning.
  • Weather risk: The day looks hot and partly cloudy, with a high near 32°C / 90°F. No major morning storm is reported, but rainy-season runoff remains a concern if afternoon showers develop.
  • Beach and tourism impact: Beach use looks workable, but same-day citywide beach flag status was not verified in accessible official sources. Swimmers should follow posted lifeguard flags at each beach.
  • Roads and mobility: No major citywide closure was verified this morning. Plan extra time tonight around Avenida Francisco Medina Ascencio and the Fan Zone area.
  • Resident reminder: Keep storm drains clear and avoid driving through flooded streets if rain develops. Last week’s flooding showed how quickly low spots can back up during heavy rain. Background: VallartaDaily flood report.

What’s Happening Today in Vallarta

Only events with a confirmable date, venue, and time are included here. Check ticketed and nightlife venues directly before heading out.

  • Vibra Jalisco Fan Zone: Julieta Venegas — Puerto Vallarta Fan Zone / Domósfera, Av. Francisco Medina Ascencio, Hotel Zone, near Camarones Beach and the Sheraton/Pensiones de Jalisco area; 9:00 p.m. Free concert.
  • Sports on Screen — Nacho Daddy, 287 Basilio Badillo, Emiliano Zapata; 11:00 a.m.
  • World Cup at Daiquiri Dick’s — Daiquiri Dick’s, Olas Altas 314, on Los Muertos Beach; 1:00 p.m.
  • Watch the Game with Us — La Piazzetta, Olas Altas & Rodulfo Gómez 143, Zona Olas Altas; 4:00 p.m.
  • Hot Gogos / Dirty Bitches — Blue Chairs Rooftop Bar, Calle Malecón #4, Col. Emiliano Zapata, at Los Muertos Beach; 6:00 p.m. / 6:30 p.m.
  • Queens of the Night — La Noche, Lázaro Cárdenas 263, Zona Romántica; 9:00 p.m.

Roads, Traffic, and Public Services Watch

No major citywide road, transit, water, power, or garbage disruption was verified in accessible morning sources, but rainy-season watch points remain.

  • Roads: No verified municipal closure notice was found for this morning. Expect localized evening slowdowns around the Hotel Zone and Fan Zone concert area.
  • Flood-prone areas: Watch Francisco Medina Ascencio, the Libramiento, low colonia streets, underpasses, and river crossings if afternoon rain develops.
  • SEAPAL: No new citywide water outage was verified this morning. The last accessible SEAPAL update involved the Colector Centro-Norte and Avenida México work.
  • Drainage and public works: City communications have recently emphasized desazolve and drainage-prevention work ahead of rains. Residents should keep curb drains clear of trash.
  • Transit: No systemwide bus or taxi disruptions were reported this morning. Add time for airport trips and Hotel Zone travel later today.
  • Power and garbage: No major citywide CFE outage or garbage-collection disruption was verified in accessible sources this morning.

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

Puerto Vallarta Beach Report

Beach conditions are generally usable today, but the safest approach is to treat each beach separately and follow the flag posted at the lifeguard station.

  • Beach flags: Same-day citywide beach flag status was not verified in accessible official sources this morning. Obey the posted flag at each beach.
  • Ocean conditions: Surf models show mostly light local surf, roughly 0.3 to 0.5 meters in town, with longer-period southwest swell producing stronger sets near the rivermouth.
  • Rip current and rough surf risk: Use extra caution near rocks, jetties, river mouths, and exposed beach breaks. Choose lifeguarded beaches when swimming.
  • Wildlife and water quality: No verified same-day harmful wildlife alert was found. Avoid swimming near river mouths after rain because runoff can affect water quality.
  • Tides and best beach window: Low tide is around 7:45 a.m., high tide around 2:40 p.m., and another low tide near 7:45 p.m. The better beach window is late morning into early afternoon, before the heat and any afternoon weather builds.
  • Avoid-today note: No broad beach avoidance notice was verified. Avoid river-mouth swimming, storm runoff, and any beach showing a red flag.

Airport and Travel Update

Puerto Vallarta International Airport appears to be operating this morning, with no airport-wide closure or major cancellation wave verified in accessible flight-status sources.

  • Arrivals: FlightStats showed 21 arrivals in the visible June 19 morning window, but the list includes codeshares and should not be treated as a clean full-day aircraft count.
  • Departures: FlightAware showed active and scheduled departures through the day to Mexico City, Felipe Ángeles, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Tijuana, Querétaro, and U.S. cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Houston, and Dallas-Fort Worth.
  • Known delays: One inbound Aeroméxico flight was listed as delayed in the accessible FlightAware feed. No airportwide closure alert was verified.
  • Weather impact: Morning conditions do not suggest a major operational disruption, but travelers should watch for afternoon clouds or rain.
  • Ground access: No verified citywide road disruption to the airport was found this morning. Allow extra time on Avenida Francisco Medina Ascencio, especially later today.
  • Travel reminder: Confirm directly with your airline. Live trackers often list codeshare flights separately, which can make the airport look busier than the actual aircraft count.

 

Mexican peso today

Peso Exchange Rate Today

The peso is trading near the mid-17s per U.S. dollar this morning, with local bank, hotel, ATM, and exchange-house rates likely to vary.

  • USD/MXN: Morning market quotes are around 17.35 pesos per U.S. dollar. Banxico’s latest official FIX determined June 18 was 17.3688 for June 19 payment use.
  • Morning movement: The dollar-peso rate is little changed to slightly lower from Thursday, suggesting a modestly firmer peso in early trading.
  • What could move the peso today: Global dollar strength, oil-price moves, and Middle East risk headlines are the main external items to watch.
  • Mexico backdrop: Inflation is back inside Banxico’s target range, but sticky core and services inflation keep interest-rate expectations relevant.
  • Reader note: The market rate is a benchmark. Retail exchange counters, banks, hotels, and ATMs will quote different rates after spreads and fees.

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