Tourism authorities reported that in the first three months of 2019, nearly 2.1 million passengers passed through the Puerto Vallarta International Airport, an increase of 5 percent compared with the same period in 2024.
This is the third consecutive year that this figure has been higher than the number received by Los Cabos during the same period.
Puerto Vallarta welcomed 556.700 tourists this year,mostly coming from the United States of America, Canada and Colombia.
In March 2023, hotel occupancy in the destination was 69.9%. By the same month, 2024, it had increased to 75.2%.
After Holy Week, DataTur Monitoring System of Ministry of Tourism (Sectur), ranked Cancun the most popular destination, with an occupancy rate of 90%, followed closely by Puerto Vallarta at 87.1%.
Why Is Puerto Vallarta Surging In Popularity?
Los Cabos has always been a favorite destination for Americans who want to enjoy luxury travel on the Pacific Ocean at affordable prices. However, in recent years this has changed dramatically.
An analysis by TripAdvisor shows that Los Cabos is now the most expensive destination for tourists in Mexico.
According to Hopper, prices have not stopped rising and now tourists need between $425 and $600 per day to survive (outside of season and without airfare included).
tourists were unable to find hotel accommodations for less than 564 a night during spring break in 2024. This is more expensive even than multiple American cities.
Flights from the US alone increased by more than 32,33% in 2023. Bookings for hotels, tours, and food have also increased.
Authorities haven’t yet reported this phenomenon in Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta, for those who have not visited it, is located in Jalisco in the Bay of Banderas in the Pacific Ocean.
The city’s stunning mountain range offers outdoor enthusiasts the chance to enjoy activities such as mountain biking, birdwatching and hiking.
Put on your best clothes after a day of nature to enjoy exclusive restaurants, clubs and concerts.
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