I sure wish we had had skool.com when we moved to Puerto Vallarta 22 years ago! It would have made our life so much easier, lot’s of good info. Keep it up!

We had a few new members join yesterday, and it’s been great seeing people already jumping in and introducing themselves. This is exactly the kind of group I want this to be — supportive, helpful, and focused on real life in Puerto Vallarta for people who live here full time, part time, or are actively planning the move. If you haven’t introduced yourself yet, feel free to do so anytime. And if you’ve been here a while, don’t be shy about chiming in or helping out when you can.

As we get closer to the end of the year, Puerto Vallarta is getting ready to welcome 2026 with free, open-air celebrations across the city — perfect for locals and expats who want to ring in the New Year without being stuck in one place. As usual, the Malecón will be a main gathering spot. Crowds start filling the waterfront around sunset, with a large stage near the lighthouse hosting live music and entertainment leading up to midnight. This year, celebrations will be spread out a bit more, which is great news 👇You’ll also find food, music, and performances at: - Los Muertos Pier - Lázaro Cárdenas Park in the Romantic Zone - Hidalgo Park, where the Christmas Village will feature live music, including sets geared toward younger audiences One of the highlights of the night will be a free electronic music concert on the Malecón. The French duo The Blaze will headline the evening, taking the stage at 7:30 pm. If you’re into electronic music with a cinematic vibe, this should be a really fun one — and it’s completely free. There will also be a mix of traditional and international music throughout the night, and of course, a fireworks show at midnight over Banderas Bay to welcome the New Year 🎇 The celebrations don’t stop there. On January 1, the city will host the First Sunset at Palmares Beach, inviting everyone to relax, enjoy the ocean, and ease into the New Year together. Additional music and activities are planned around the city throughout the day. Looks like a great way to kick off 2026 🌴 Are you planning to head out, or keeping it low-key this year? Drop your plans below 👇

Even though I have been here for a long time, I love to hear about events like turtle release so when we have guests we can share fun things to do for them, or great beaches or new restaurants.