Puerto Vallarta Double Anniversary

05-31-2025

In 2025, Puerto Vallarta celebrates 107 years as a Municipality and 57 as a City. 

On May 31, 1918, the Jalisco State Congress issued the decree that raised the then Las Peñas county to the category of municipality, changing its name to Puerto Vallarta.  50 years later, once the destination had a great infrastructure and air and land connection, it received the name of City of Puerto Vallarta.

To commemorate these historic events, iconic venues such as the Los Arcos del Malecón Amphitheater, the Main Square and the Malecón Lighthouse Esplanade will host a series of free events on May 30-31.

This very special celebration for Puerto Vallarta people usually concludes with a large anniversary cake and a fireworks display.