Nearly 2.1 million visitors passed through Puerto Vallarta International Airport in the first three months of the year, marking a 5% increase compared to the same time frame in 2024. said tourist authorities.
This figure is higher for the third time in a row than the number of visitors that the renowned Los Cabos received in the same period.
Between domestic and international travelers, Puerto Vallarta welcomed 556,700 visitors this year, largely from the United States, Canada and Colombia.
In terms of hotel occupancy, the destination went from 69.9% in March 2023 to 75.2% in the same month in 2024.
Immediately after Holy Week, the Ministry of Tourism (Sectur) DataTur Monitoring System ranked Cancun as the most sought-after destination with a hotel occupancy rate of 90%. followed by Puerto Vallarta with 87.1%.
Why is Puerto Vallarta becoming more and more popular?
While Los Cabos has always been a popular destination among Americans looking to enjoy luxury travel along the Pacific Ocean at affordable prices, this has notoriously changed recently.
In fact, an analysis has been presented by TripAdvisorshows that Los Cabos has become the most expensive destination in Mexico in 2024.
Prices have not stopped rising and now visitors need between $425 and $600 to get by per day (out of season and not including airfare), according to Hopper.
During the spring break of 2024, for example tourists couldn’t find hotel rooms for less than $564 per night, which is even more expensive than several cities in the United States.
In 2023 alone, flights from the US increased by more than 32.33%. Hotel bookings, tour packages and food also increased by more than 6%.
Authorities have not yet reported such a phenomenon in Puerto Vallarta.
For those who haven’t been there yet, Puerto Vallarta is located in the state of Jalisco, in the Bay of Banderas, in the Pacific Ocean.
This city is known not only for its beaches but also for its breathtaking mountain system that offers adventurous travelers the opportunity to take part in outdoor activities such as mountain biking, hiking and bird watching.
After a day in nature, put on your best clothes to visit exclusive clubs and restaurants and enjoy music concerts.
All this for less than you might think. According to Budget your trip, seven days in this amazing destination will only set you back $797 for one traveler and $1,594 for two. The price includes hotel rooms, food, transportation and tours.
