Puerto Vallarta Hit by New Travel Scam “Montaviajes,” Hundreds Defrauded

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• Alaska Airlines Announces New Direct Flights to Puerto Vallarta Alaska Airlines has announced an exciting expansion of its international routes, unveiling new direct flights to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, from four U.S. cities starting January 2025. This strategic move is set to cater to the anticipated surge in demand for travel to this popular Jalisco destination during the fall-winter season. The new routes will originate…
• Puerto Vallarta Receives 1.6 Million Tourists by Air in First Five Months of 2024 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco – Puerto Vallarta has welcomed 1.6 million tourists by air during the first five months of 2024, according to data from Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP), the concessionaire managing the Vallarta air terminal. This significant influx of visitors marks a thriving period for the region’s tourism industry. The Jalisco Tourism Secretariat attributes…
• Heavy Rains in Puerto Vallarta Cause Landslides and Fallen Trees on Federal Highway 200 Sur Puerto Vallarta, Mexico — Early Thursday morning, heavy rains caused significant disruptions along Federal Highway 200 Sur, resulting in fallen trees and landslides within the municipality of Cabo Corrientes. According to the municipal Civil Protection department, the intense rainfall, which exceeded 150 mm³ of water per square meter, led to the incidents between kilometers 193…
• Inflation in Mexico Continues to Accelerate Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – In June, consumer inflation in Mexico continued its upward trajectory, marking the fourth consecutive month of acceleration and remaining outside the Bank of Mexico’s (Banxico) target range. Data released by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) revealed that the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) saw a monthly increase of…
• Vallarta Restaurants Struggle with Inflation-Induced Price Increases Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – In response to rising inflation, restaurants in Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit have been compelled to increase the prices of their dishes, although the extent and manner of these increases vary by establishment. This trend was highlighted by Martha Leticia Parra Vargas, president of the National Chamber of the Restaurant…
• Western Real Estate Congress Inaugurated in Jalisco: New Law to Boost Confidence in Real Estate Transactions Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – The Western Real Estate Congress kicked off this morning at the Conjunto Santander, attracting specialists, entrepreneurs, and investors from across the region. This significant event, organized by the Real Estate Section of the Guadalajara Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Movimiento Inmobiliario de Occidente, AC (MIO), and Profesionales en Asesoría Inmobiliaria…
• Heavy Rainfall From Tropical Wave 8 Expected in Jalisco This Friday, July 12 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – The National Meteorological Service (SMN) of Mexico has issued a forecast predicting heavy rainfall for Jalisco this Friday, July 12. Tropical Wave No. 8 will be the primary cause, moving over the central Mexican Pacific and resulting in heavy to very heavy rains across western Mexico, with Jalisco experiencing occasional intense…
• Puerto Vallarta Prepares for the 6th Annual Mango Festival Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – The vibrant city of Puerto Vallarta is set to host the 6th Annual Mango Festival on July 20 at the picturesque Lázaro Cárdenas Plaza. Organized by the Puerto Vallarta-Highland Park Sister Cities Committee and supported by the municipal government led by interim mayor Francisco José Martínez Gil, this year’s festival promises…
• Puerto Vallarta to Host Gastronomic Festival “Flavors of Vallarta” on July 14 Puerto Vallarta, renowned for its vibrant culinary scene, is set to showcase its rich gastronomic heritage in the upcoming “Flavors of Vallarta” festival. Scheduled for Sunday, July 14, the event promises a delightful array of dishes in a welcoming family atmosphere. The festival’s details were announced by Edgar Cisneros, the event’s coordinator, during a press…
• Vacation Rental Fraud on the Rise in Puerto Vallarta – How to Avoid Becoming a Victim Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco – The Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals (AMPI) has issued a warning regarding the alarming increase in real estate fraud throughout the country. While the majority of these fraudulent activities are concentrated in central Mexico, the state of Jalisco, including the popular tourist destination of Puerto Vallarta, is significantly affected. The…