Puerto Vallarta · Mexico · The world
The Bahía Journal
A closer look at life around the bay.
News
Puerto Vallarta airport traffic fell in September: what travelers should watch
Preliminary GAP figures show a 10.4% annual decline. A quieter month is not a forecast for Vallarta’s housing market.
October 17, 2026
News
Mexico’s September rate decision: what it does—and does not—tell Vallarta buyers
Banxico held its target rate at 6.50%. Keep national monetary policy separate from your mortgage quote and exchange-rate budget.
October 17, 2026
Culture
Vallarta’s autumn calendar: remembrance by the sea and a season of food
Día de Muertos and the November Gourmet Festival offer two very different reasons to explore the city.
October 17, 2026
Local business
Behind Vallarta’s restaurant tables: the story FRUSSAVA tells
A local produce supplier’s account traces a path from a family fruit shop to the hospitality trade.
October 17, 2026
History
Before Puerto Vallarta: the name Las Peñas and the story of 1851
The city’s official founding account is one chapter in a much longer history of the bay.
October 17, 2026
Living in Mexico
Living in Mexico: visitor status, residency and the questions to ask first
An English-first relocation FAQ, with a complete Spanish translation and official immigration references.
October 17, 2026
Living in Mexico
Can foreigners buy coastal property in Mexico? A fideicomiso FAQ
Understand the restricted zone, the bank trust and the checks to make before a coastal purchase.
October 17, 2026
Visiting Vallarta
Visiting Puerto Vallarta: airport, weather, money and emergency FAQs
Practical answers for planning a stay, with a Spanish-first guide and an English translation.
October 17, 2026
Living in Mexico
Healthcare in Mexico: what to check before a visit or a move
Coverage, payment and emergency planning deserve their own place on your Mexico checklist.
October 17, 2026