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We are moving to PV in June, bus going out for a week trip in April. We wanted to bring some stuff with us and leave it there. Is there a good local storage unit we can store our stuff in for a month(ish) that anyone can recommend?

I have been keeping an eye on everything during the crazy times. This has not made us change our mind. Where is everyone from in the USA?

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A disturbing video has been circulating showing a speedboat colliding with a humpback whale here in Banderas Bay. In the footage, passengers can be heard yelling “¡Para, para!” as the whale surfaces directly in the boat’s path — but the vessel doesn’t slow down in time. The impact is sudden, and the video cuts off moments later. Thankfully, there were no immediate reports of human injuries in this particular incident. However, the condition of the whale remains unknown. This comes during one of the busiest whale seasons in recent years. Hundreds of humpbacks migrate to our waters each winter to mate and give birth. Reports suggest this is at least the third serious whale-boat collision this season alone. In December, a tour boat collision tragically resulted in the death of a 70-year-old American expat. In another case, a young whale calf was found with severe propeller wounds and was not expected to survive. Local conservation groups are calling this latest incident an “avoidable tragedy,” pointing to excessive speed and lack of proper lookout as key factors. Mexican regulations require boats to slow to idle speeds near whales and maintain minimum distance. Speeding, distracted boating, and ignoring safety protocols are under increasing scrutiny. Whale watching is a major part of Puerto Vallarta’s winter tourism economy, and many reputable operators follow strict guidelines. But incidents like this raise serious concerns about enforcement and accountability — especially during peak season when the bay is crowded with private boats, jet skis, water taxis, and tours. Authorities are reminding captains that harming a protected species like the humpback whale can result in heavy fines and potential criminal charges. For those of us who live here, this hits close to home. The whales are part of what makes Vallarta special. Slowing down, posting a lookout, and respecting distance rules are simple steps that can prevent tragedies like this. What are your thoughts? Do you feel enforcement is strong enough during whale season?