Puerto Vallarta
Coverage of Puerto Vallarta in the Nexus archive.
- MND Local: 4 stories that reveal a changing Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta faces challenges including a recent fatal crocodile attack prompting safety discussions and a robbery in the Versalles neighborhood, as the city grapples with growth and infrastructure pressures.
- ‘Could we live here?’ Pondering a move to Manzanillo, and what matters in a new home
A couple evaluates whether to move to Manzanillo, Mexico, considering factors like cost of living, infrastructure, healthcare, and work opportunities. They compare Manzanillo to their current coastal homes in Bucerías and Puerto Vallarta, noting its functional city planning and moderate affordability compared to tourism-driven cities.
- California couple recount witnessing fatal crocodile attack during Mexican vacation
A couple from San Clemente, California, witnessed a man being attacked by a crocodile while on vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The incident occurred on Friday night, prompting the couple to respond to the situation.
- California couple recount witnessing fatal crocodile attack during Mexican vacation
A couple from San Clemente witnessed a man being attacked by a crocodile while on vacation in Puerto Vallarta. They responded by springing into action to assist during the incident.
- O.C. couple witness deadly crocodile attack near Puerto Vallarta resort
An Orange County couple vacationing at a resort in Puerto Vallarta witnessed a crocodile attack that resulted in the death of a Mexican tourist. The incident occurred on June 26 at Marina Vallarta Beach near the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa, according to Jalisco state police and media reports.
- Crocodile attacks, kills 28-year-old at popular Mexico beach and drags him out to sea, reports say
A 28-year-old Mexican man was killed after being attacked by a crocodile at a beach in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The incident occurred near the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa, and the man's body was recovered by the Mexican Navy. Authorities described the event as 'highly regrettable and unusual and isolated.'
- Crocodile attacks, kills 28-year-old at popular Mexico beach and drags him out to sea, reports say
A 28-year-old Mexican man was killed after a crocodile attacked him at a beach in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and dragged him out to sea. The man's body was recovered by the Mexican Navy, and the crocodile was captured nearby. Witnesses attempted to assist but reported a lack of available equipment at the scene.
- Crocodile attacks, kills 28-year-old at popular Mexico beach and drags him out to sea, reports say
A 28-year-old Mexican man was killed after being attacked by a crocodile at a beach in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, near the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa. The crocodile dragged him out to sea, and his body was recovered by the Mexican Navy the following day. The resort stated safety measures like signage and red flags were in place.
- Orange County couple tried to rescue man killed in crocodile attack on Mexican beach
An Orange County couple attempted to rescue a tourist during a fatal crocodile attack in Puerto Vallarta. The couple described the crocodile grabbing the man by the thigh and dragging him underwater.
- Video shows crocodile that killed Puerto Vallarta man in front of California couple — as new details emerge
A 28-year-old man was killed by a massive crocodile in Puerto Vallarta, witnessed by a California couple. Grainy nighttime video footage captured the crocodile near Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa after the attack.
- Horror as man, 28, is killed by a crocodile in Puerto Vallarta as California couple try to save him
A 28-year-old man was killed by a crocodile in Puerto Vallarta. A couple from San Clemente witnessed the attack and attempted to rescue him.
- MND Local: A global mission from a home office in Puerto Vallarta
Suzanne York, director of Transition Earth, leads global environmental advocacy from a home office in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The article highlights her work connecting human rights, women’s empowerment, population growth, and climate change, while emphasizing the shift toward remote work enabling global impact from non-traditional hubs.
- Innovation and clean government push Querétaro to top of IMCO’s 2026 Urban Competitiveness Index
Querétaro ranked as Mexico's most competitive large city in the 2026 Urban Competitiveness Index (ICU), followed by Puerto Vallarta, La Paz, and Delicias in smaller categories. The index, compiled by the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO), evaluates 72 metropolitan areas using 35 indicators across six sub-indexes, noting improvements in infrastructure and governance but declines in economic growth and increased violence.
- Mexican serial killer may be responsible for stalking, murders of women in popular resort town, politician says
A Mexican politician warns of a possible serial killer stalking women in Puerto Vallarta, with seven women murdered in Jalisco. At least two, possibly three cases are linked by the detail of victims' blouses being nearly pulled off.
- Prosecutors reveal new details on 3 women found dead, partially naked at Mexico tourist hotspot — amid serial killer fears
Mexican prosecutors confirmed that three women were found dead and partially naked in Puerto Vallarta, but stated the deaths are not linked, addressing public fears of a serial killer. The incident occurred at a popular tourist destination, raising concerns about safety in the region.
- Trump scores big Texas win as Paxton defeats Cornyn, serial killer fears grow in Puerto Vallarta
President Trump secured a significant primary victory in Texas as Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated Senator John Cornyn in the GOP runoff. The win highlights Trump's influence over the Republican Party, while Puerto Vallarta, a Mexican tourist destination, faces growing concerns over a serial killer.
- Three women found dead in popular American tourist hot spot as local police search for clues
Three women aged 30-35 with tattoos found partially undressed in separate areas of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, have sparked police investigations into a potential serial killer or cartel link. The deaths occurred amid heightened violence in Jalisco following the killing of cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes (El Mencho), which triggered clashes and travel alerts for tourists.
- Serial killer fears as three women are murdered in Puerto Vallarta
Three women have been murdered in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, prompting police to investigate potential links and raising fears of a serial killer. Authorities are probing the possibility of a connection between the cases.