Author: Paco Ojeda

The Las Juntas overpass will be ready by the end of September. Governor Lemus inaugurated the Las Ánimas Pier as announced. Puerto Vallarta will be promoted as ‘The World Cup Beach’ in 2026. PLUS: A walk-around tour of the new Islas Marías ferry.

There was a peaceful protest in El Centro yesterday and it is back again this morning. Governor Lemus is in town to inaugurate the Las Ánimas Pier. SEAPAL raises water cost and introduces a new tier for Airbnb units. PLUS: Nacho Daddy returns for another season!

We have all sorts of interesting content to share today, including a turtle in action, a crocodile in action, updates about President Sheinbaum, and a bit ‘CLAUSURADO’ sign. PLUS: An awesome Spotlight interview with Megan Gallagher from Epifania Learning Company.

No news today! Instead, we take our first walk through Yelapa, from Casas Antonieta, where we stayed, to the Yelapa Waterfall. (A higher-resolution version of the tour will be uploaded to YouTube separately within the next few days.)

Mayor Munguía announces new improvements for the city. This includes a Ferris wheel, and guess where it’s going… President Sheinbaum announces the Nayarit Master Plan. Playa Camarones gets its Blue Flag. PLUS: How do you give a hug with one word? Meet the Spanish Word of the Week!

Puerto Vallarta inaugurates its first ‘public beach club.’ Local endangered turtle species was born in captivity in Guadalajara. Acapulco now has a ‘marinabus.’ Could we be next? PLUS: The taco experience some of you told me about exceeded my expectations.