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Jalisco Lifts Activity Restrictions as Simon Recedes

October 12, 2026

Puerto Vallarta resumes transport and commerce after Jalisco lifts Simon restrictions. Classes return Tuesday, while beaches stay closed.

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Storm precautions and the return of basic services lead Puerto Vallarta’s agenda this Monday, Oct. 12; follow Vallarta Daily’s live updates for developments.

Simon remains a threat: Puerto Vallarta is still under a hurricane warning. At 6 a.m. local time, Simon was a Category 3 storm about 80 kilometers west-southwest of Cabo Corrientes, with flooding and landslide risks continuing. NHC advisory.
Government offices closed: City Hall, UMA and SEAPAL customer offices are closed today, with reopening planned Tuesday. Operational crews remain on duty as weather permits.
Water service: SEAPAL announced restoration Sunday after its preventive shutdown. Keep stored water available and use it sparingly while storm conditions continue.
Bus service: Unibus’s latest notice leaves today’s Vallarta restart undecided. Medina plans a gradual return in Bahía de Banderas, while Compostela announced its usual service would resume today. Check your operator before traveling.
Airport and beaches: PVR remains closed until 8 a.m. Tuesday, subject to safe reopening conditions. Red flags prohibit swimming and water activities along the Jalisco coast.
Family reminder: In-person classes in Puerto Vallarta are suspended today. Check your school’s instructions before making plans for Tuesday.

What’s happening in PV today?

Hurricane precautions continue to disrupt Puerto Vallarta’s calendar on Monday, Oct. 12, and no public event was confirmed to go ahead this morning.

Municipal culture: Instituto Vallartense de Cultura events, workshops and courses remain under temporary suspension across its venues; a reopening date has not been announced.
Municipal sports: COMUDE events, leagues, workshops and sports schools are suspended today at municipal sports facilities. Activities are planned to resume Tuesday, weather permitting.
Río Cuale Municipal Market: The downtown market’s latest notice suspends commercial and administrative activities from Saturday. Confirm reopening before planning a shopping or food stop.
Evening plans: Call your venue before traveling and follow Civil Protection’s shelter instructions; storm restrictions can affect a regular weekly program.

Water outage / public service alert today?

Transport and public services in Puerto Vallarta remain affected by storm precautions on Monday, Oct. 12, with several restarts still depending on conditions.

Local buses: Unibus has not confirmed today’s restart in its latest notice. Medina announced a gradual Monday return in Bahía de Banderas and Compostela a return to its usual service. Allow for adjustments and confirm your route.
Flood-prone routes: With more rain possible today, watch the Las Palmas–Ixtapa road, Montessori Street and Víctor Iturbe Avenue, which Civil Protection identifies as recurring flood points. These are known flood-prone routes; avoid standing water and obey any closures.
Bridges and river crossings: Avoid flooded streets, low crossings and any bridge overtopped by water. Follow police restrictions; access can change as rivers rise.
Water: SEAPAL announced restoration Sunday. Store and conserve water, and report continuing supply problems to 073 or WhatsApp 322 105 8226.
Garbage: Collection is expected to restart gradually today as weather allows. Keep bags secured until your neighborhood’s collection resumes so rain does not carry waste into drains.
Office visits: City Hall, UMA and SEAPAL customer offices are closed today. In-person service is planned to resume Tuesday; operational teams continue working as conditions permit.

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

Beach flag or ocean warning today?

Red flags and Simon’s dangerous swell make Monday, Oct. 12, a day to avoid the water in Puerto Vallarta.

Beach flags: Jalisco Alerta’s latest notice, issued Sunday at 2:23 p.m., maintains red flags along the Jalisco coast, including Puerto Vallarta. Swimming and water activities are prohibited.
Ocean conditions: Today’s NHC advisory warns that Simon’s swell can produce life-threatening surf and rip currents for several days. Offshore movement does not remove that coastal risk.
Port and boat trips: Puerto Vallarta is among the ports the Navy has closed, according to today’s report. Confirm any boat booking with its operator and await authorization to sail.
River mouths and runoff: Avoid discolored runoff, floating debris and river-mouth areas after rain. Municipal patrols cleared Mismaloya’s beach and river area Sunday as a precaution.
Wildlife: No new local crocodile or jellyfish alert is reported this morning. Continue respecting wildlife signs and barriers near estuaries and river mouths.
Best beach window: No swimming window is recommended today while red flags and the surf warning remain in effect. Avoid the waterline, rocks and exposed waterfront areas, and follow lifeguards’ instructions.

Peso exchange rate today?

The peso is slightly firmer this Monday morning, Oct. 12, with an indicative market rate near 18.36 per U.S. dollar and industrial-output data on the agenda today.

Morning rate: US$1 ≈ MX$18.36. Wise’s displayed midmarket quote is 18.3553; bank, cash-exchange and transfer rates will differ.
Movement: Wise reports the dollar down about 0.30% since yesterday, indicating a modest peso gain. This is a morning snapshot, not the day’s closing rate.
Official reference: The FIX published today is 18.4163, determined Friday, Oct. 9. Banxico releases a new FIX from noon on banking business days; the published reference is separate from the current market quote.
Today’s data: INEGI’s August industrial-activity release is on the Monday calendar. Its manufacturing and construction figures will help markets assess Mexico’s economic momentum.
U.S. holiday: The Federal Reserve observes Columbus Day today, which may reduce dollar-market participation and affect settlement schedules.
Other drivers: Watch trade news around the USMCA review and developments in the Middle East and Russia–Ukraine war, which remain factors in currency trading.

Airport/travel update today?

Puerto Vallarta airport remains closed on Monday, Oct. 12, with reopening now targeted for Tuesday morning.

Closure: GAP’s updated notice keeps PVR closed to all operations until 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, local time.
Arrivals and departures: No arrivals or departures can operate today under that closure. GAP’s notice does not provide the total number of originally scheduled flights or cancellations.
Weather and reopening: Tuesday’s target depends on safe weather and operating conditions, assessed with the authorities. Simon’s slow movement is the reason GAP extended the closure.
Passengers: Contact your airline directly for your booking’s status and options to change your itinerary. Confirm a replacement flight before arranging an airport transfer.