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Puerto Vallarta Airport Flight Report June 13, 2026

PVR flight board for June 13, 2026: Puerto Vallarta arrivals, departures, known delays, cancellations and weather issues checked early Saturday.
Puerto Vallarta Weather Today - June 13, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Weather Today – June 13, 2026

Puerto Vallarta starts Saturday, June 13, warm, cloudy, and humid, with rain and thunder possible later in the day

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Puerto Vallarta Weather Brings Heat and Light Rain

What to Watch in Puerto Vallarta Today

Puerto Vallarta starts Sunday warm and humid, with the day’s risk concentrated around weather, surf, and ongoing utility work rather than a single citywide disruption.

  • Developing local story: SEAPAL’s Centro-Norte collector reconstruction remains the main infrastructure watch, with work tied to the Avenida México collapse near El Capricho.
  • Government/public works: Crews are in the roughly two-week reconstruction phase; expect activity around Avenida México and Prisciliano Sánchez, with possible traffic adjustments if rain slows work.
  • Weather risk: Morning clouds give way to a higher afternoon risk of rain and thunder; brief heavy downpours could affect visibility, beach plans, and low-lying streets.
  • Road/mobility issue: Treat the Avenida México–Prisciliano Sánchez work zone as the top planned road pinch point; allow extra time toward El Pitillal and northbound corridors.
  • Tourism/beach/airport impact: No cruise ship is scheduled today. PVR shows active flight movement, but afternoon storms could create short operational delays.
  • Resident reminder: Clear storm drains around homes and businesses, avoid entering the ocean during rough conditions, and verify event or flight times before leaving.

What’s Happening Today in Vallarta

Today’s verified listings lean toward Fan Zone programming, sports watch parties, drag/nightlife, and one cultural performance. Confirm with venues before heading out.

  • Vibra Jalisco Fan Zone: DJ Tadeo Fernández — Puerto Vallarta Fan Zone, next to Sheraton Buganvilias and across from Unidad Deportiva Agustín Flores Contreras, North Hotel Zone — 8:00 p.m.; Fan Zone regular hours 10:00 a.m.–midnight.
  • Danza Folklórica — Vallarta Botanical Garden, Carretera Costera a Barra de Navidad Km 24 — 2:00 p.m.
  • World Cup in Daiquiri Dick’s — Daiquiri Dick’s on the Beach, Olas Altas 314, Emiliano Zapata / Los Muertos Beach — 1:00 p.m.
  • Sports on Screen — Nacho Daddy Sports Bar, Basilio Badillo 287, Emiliano Zapata — 11:00 a.m.
  • Sunday Pool Party / PRIDE CUP weekend — Pool Club at Casa Cupula, Callejón de la Igualdad / México 129 — 3:00–8:00 p.m.
  • Queens of the Night — La Noche Bar PV, Lázaro Cárdenas 263 — 9:00 p.m.

Roads, Traffic, and Public Services Watch

No major citywide public-service disruption was reported in the sources reviewed this morning, but one SEAPAL work zone remains important for drivers.

  • Main road/work zone: SEAPAL’s Centro-Norte collector repair remains tied to Avenida México near El Capricho and Las Moras, with prior lane controls affecting Avenida México and Prisciliano Sánchez.
  • Drainage/water: SEAPAL says the drainage system is operating normally after stabilizing the Versalles-related contingency, while permanent reconstruction continues.
  • Flood watch: Afternoon rain risk makes low-lying streets, underpasses, and river or arroyo approaches the areas to watch during and after downpours.
  • Bridges/crossings: No verified citywide bridge closure was confirmed this morning from reviewed sources. Avoid improvised river crossings during or after rain.
  • Transport: No verified citywide bus or taxi disruption was reported. Allow extra time through the north/El Pitillal corridor and the Hotel Zone area.
  • Power/garbage: No major CFE outage or garbage-collection interruption was found in public sources reviewed this morning.

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

Puerto Vallarta Beach Report

Beach time is possible earlier in the day, but the ocean deserves caution, especially with another long-period swell event forecast to build Monday.

  • Beach flags: No verified citywide beach-flag list was available in public sources reviewed this morning; follow the flag at your beach and lifeguard instructions.
  • Ocean conditions: SEMAR’s Pacific marine forecast keeps the regional coast under elevated surf, showers, thunderstorms, gusty winds, and reduced visibility risk.
  • Rip current / rough surf risk: A new mar de fondo event is forecast to arrive Monday afternoon with 6–8 ft swell and return-current risk from Chiapas to Sinaloa. Treat today as a caution day, not a calm-water day.
  • Runoff concerns: Avoid swimming near river mouths, storm drains, and visibly brown water after rain. Conditions near the Cuale, Pitillal, and Ameca influence areas can change quickly after downpours.
  • Port status: No cruise call is listed for June 14. No separate Puerto Vallarta port-closure notice was found in the reviewed sources, but small craft should check SEMAR or the Capitanía before departure.
  • Best window / avoid note: Best beach window is morning to early midday. Avoid late-afternoon water entry if thunder, dark runoff, red flags, or rough sets develop.

Airport and Travel Update

PVR shows active operations this morning, with no major airport-wide disruption found in the public flight sources reviewed.

  • Flight board: Public tracking showed active arrivals, departures, and scheduled or en route flights for PVR/MMPR this morning.
  • Departures count: FlightStats showed 16 departure listings in the visible morning search block for June 14. A reliable all-day public total was not available from the reviewed pages.
  • Arrivals count: A reliable all-day arrivals count was not available from the reviewed public pages this morning.
  • Cancellations/delays: No widespread cancellation pattern was visible in the reviewed PVR displays; travelers should still check airline apps because public boards can lag.
  • Weather impact: Afternoon rain and thunder are the main local flight-risk items. Short ground, approach, or departure delays are possible if storms build over the bay.
  • Road-to-airport note: Allow more time through the Hotel Zone and Medina Ascencio corridor, especially around Fan Zone traffic and rain-slick streets.

 

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Peso Exchange Rate Today

The peso starts Sunday near the low 17s per U.S. dollar, with weekend liquidity thin and most market reaction likely to wait for fuller Monday trading.

  • USD/MXN reference: Around 17.22 pesos per U.S. dollar on morning quoted-rate screens; cash windows and exchange houses will differ.
  • Morning movement: Little changed on Sunday quotes, but the dollar is down on the week against the peso.
  • Main driver today: Weekend headlines around the dollar, oil, geopolitics, and U.S. rate expectations.
  • Data/event watch: Markets are focused on the coming Federal Reserve meeting, recent U.S. inflation readings, and G7/geopolitical headlines.
  • Reader note: Use bank or app rates for planning, but check local exchange houses' boards before exchanging cash in Puerto Vallarta.

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