Photo: Vagamood Sundaze / Unsplash International flights to Puerto Vallarta have resumed after a two-day shutdown triggered by cartel violence across Jalisco state. The disruption followed a Mexican military operation on February 22 that killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). Cartel members responded … [Read more...] about As Puerto Vallarta Flights Return… Should You Go? Yes, of Course. But Play Safe
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Los Cabos, Punta Mita, and Tulum Among Hotspots for Vacationing Celebrities in Mexico
Photos: Nobu Hotel Los Cabos Mexico has long been a favorite getaway for the rich and the famous… especially those connected to Hollywood. But where exactly do these A-listers like to spend their downtime? Three luxury destinations in particular stand out for their reputations as the country’s top celebrity magnets: Los Cabos, Punta Mita, … [Read more...] about Los Cabos, Punta Mita, and Tulum Among Hotspots for Vacationing Celebrities in Mexico
Viral Video: Tourist Caught Looting Puerto Vallarta OXXO During Attacks
A video that spread rapidly across social media this week shows a man carrying a Canadian-branded tote bag walking out of a smashed OXXO convenience store in Puerto Vallarta with a bag of items and a jug of water — without paying. The footage, filmed by local bystanders who confronted him, became a flashpoint in a city already shaken by days of cartel violence. The context … [Read more...] about Viral Video: Tourist Caught Looting Puerto Vallarta OXXO During Attacks
World Cup Is Coming. So Is an Airbnb Surge — and Mexico City Isn’t Ready
Requests to have apartments professionally managed as short-term rentals in Mexico City jumped 25% in January compared to the same month last year, according to data from two international property management platforms — a trend that community activists say could intensify the capital's already strained housing market ahead of the FIFA World Cup this summer. The figures come … [Read more...] about World Cup Is Coming. So Is an Airbnb Surge — and Mexico City Isn’t Ready
Mexico Sends 103 Marines to Puerto Vallarta as Canadian Flights Resume
Mexico's navy has deployed 103 marines to Puerto Vallarta following days of cartel-related violence that shuttered the city's airport, paralyzed the region, and left thousands of Canadian tourists stranded. Canadian airlines resumed flights on Tuesday, Feb. 24, two days after one of the most dramatic security crises in recent Mexican history. The marines arrived aboard the … [Read more...] about Mexico Sends 103 Marines to Puerto Vallarta as Canadian Flights Resume