# I AM Puerto Vallarta ## Posts - [Shop Local, Darling: Puerto Vallarta’s High-Season Markets Are Back](https://iampuertovallarta.com/puerto-vallarta-farmers-markets-marina-high-season-2026/): Puerto Vallarta’s popular seasonal markets are back. Here is where to browse local food, art, jewelry and handmade goods without treating the city like a souvenir aisle. - [Black in Puerto Vallarta: We Are Not Just Visiting. We Are Part of the Story.](https://iampuertovallarta.com/black-in-puerto-vallarta-community-artists-entrepreneurs/): Black residents, artists and entrepreneurs are part of Puerto Vallarta’s story. This editorial launches a series that will let the people doing the work tell it themselves. - [💜 PURPLE: Joi Carter Brings the Music of Prince to Coco Cabaret in Puerto Vallarta!](https://iampuertovallarta.com/purple-joi-carter-brings-the-music-of-prince-to-coco-cabaret-in-puerto-vallarta/): Puerto Vallarta, get ready for a little PURPLE ROYALTY! - [SOUL ELIXIR | WILL WALKER LIVE](https://iampuertovallarta.com/soul-elixir-will-walker-live/): IT'S BEEN A MINUTE, HASN'T IT? - [Puerto Vallarta After Midnight: How to Find a Great Street Taco](https://iampuertovallarta.com/puerto-vallarta-after-midnight-how-to-find-a-great-street-taco/): An after-dark taco guide built around freshness, street smarts and respect for local vendors. - [Versalles Restaurants After the Slow Season: How to Find the Keepers](https://iampuertovallarta.com/versalles-restaurants-after-the-slow-season-how-to-find-the-keepers/): A thoughtful food lover’s guide to exploring neighborhood eateries without inventing a list of supposed survivors. - [Soul Night in Puerto Vallarta: Why R&B and Neo-Soul Belong on the Calendar](https://iampuertovallarta.com/soul-night-in-puerto-vallarta-why-r-b-and-neo-soul-belong-on-the-calendar/): Beyond cabaret: a look at the audiences and musicians making room for soul, jazz and grown-folks music. - [BurritoX, Delivery Apps and the New Convenience Economy in Zona Romántica](https://iampuertovallarta.com/burritox-delivery-apps-and-the-new-convenience-economy-in-zona-rom-ntica/): How independent quick-service restaurants balance pickup, delivery apps and the costs of convenience. - [Opal Bar and Puerto Vallarta’s Intimate Live-Music Renaissance](https://iampuertovallarta.com/opal-bar-and-puerto-vallarta-s-intimate-live-music-renaissance/): Why small rooms, skilled singers and thoughtful cocktails are part of the city’s evolving nightlife identity. - [Is Puerto Vallarta’s Property Boom Cooling? Read the Right Signals](https://iampuertovallarta.com/is-puerto-vallarta-s-property-boom-cooling-read-the-right-signals/): Hotel occupancy, short-term rentals and condominium demand are connected—but they are not the same market. - [SEAPAL Water Interruptions: A Resident’s Practical Guide](https://iampuertovallarta.com/seapal-water-interruptions-a-resident-s-practical-guide/): What to do when water service is interrupted, how to check notices and how to prepare a home responsibly. - [Zona Romántica or 5 de Diciembre? The Neighborhood Personality Test](https://iampuertovallarta.com/zona-rom-ntica-or-5-de-diciembre-the-neighborhood-personality-test/): Two popular areas offer different rhythms, walkability and price considerations for visitors and long-term residents. - [The Real Cost of Living in Puerto Vallarta Heading Into 2027](https://iampuertovallarta.com/the-real-cost-of-living-in-puerto-vallarta-heading-into-2027/): Rent, electricity, groceries, transport and healthcare: the expenses to model before relocating. - [Buying Property in Puerto Vallarta? Start With Flood Risk](https://iampuertovallarta.com/buying-property-in-puerto-vallarta-start-with-flood-risk/): A practical due-diligence guide for buyers who want to understand drainage, stormwater and building resilience. - [Are Expats Pricing Out Puerto Vallarta Locals? A Conversation Worth Having](https://iampuertovallarta.com/are-expats-pricing-out-puerto-vallarta-locals-a-conversation-worth-having/): The city’s international appeal brings opportunity and pressure, and both truths deserve space in the same conversation. - [Puerto Vallarta ArtWalk 2026–27: The Wednesday Gallery Route](https://iampuertovallarta.com/puerto-vallarta-artwalk-2026-27-the-wednesday-gallery-route/): How to explore Centro’s participating galleries at your own pace during the 30th season. - [Marina Vallarta Art & Market Returns: A Thursday Night Guide](https://iampuertovallarta.com/marina-vallarta-art-market-returns-a-thursday-night-guide/): The waterfront market is back for the 2026–27 season, offering an easy evening of browsing, food and local makers. - [Eighteen New Cemetery Murals Put Local Artists in the Spotlight](https://iampuertovallarta.com/eighteen-new-cemetery-murals-put-local-artists-in-the-spotlight/): The 2026 Recuérdame initiative turned cemetery walls into a showcase for remembrance and regional creativity. - [Día de Muertos on the Malecón: Why Puerto Vallarta’s Public Art Matters](https://iampuertovallarta.com/d-a-de-muertos-on-the-malec-n-why-puerto-vallarta-s-public-art-matters/): Beyond the photographs, a discussion of remembrance, public space and the city’s seasonal creative identity. - [The Puerto Vallarta Airport Arrival Guide: Taxis, Rideshares and Smart Choices](https://iampuertovallarta.com/the-puerto-vallarta-airport-arrival-guide-taxis-rideshares-and-smart-choices/): A straightforward arrival plan for PVR that helps visitors avoid pressure and choose transportation confidently. - [Mexico Residency Costs in 2027: What Expats Should Verify Now](https://iampuertovallarta.com/mexico-residency-costs-in-2027-what-expats-should-verify-now/): Budgeting for residency renewals means checking official fees, consular requirements and the details of your own immigration status. - [Puerto Vallarta Weather Beyond Rainy Season: What Late Storms Teach Us](https://iampuertovallarta.com/puerto-vallarta-weather-beyond-rainy-season-what-late-storms-teach-us/): The calendar alone is not a weather forecast; here is how coastal travelers can prepare without panic. - [Whale Watching in Puerto Vallarta 2026–2027: The Ethical Visitor’s Guide](https://iampuertovallarta.com/whale-watching-in-puerto-vallarta-2026-2027-the-ethical-visitor-s-guide/): How to choose a responsible tour, respect seasonal regulations and enjoy Banderas Bay without disturbing wildlife. - [Thanksgiving 2026: Why Puerto Vallarta Is on American Travelers’ Radar](https://iampuertovallarta.com/thanksgiving-2026-why-puerto-vallarta-is-on-american-travelers-radar/): Puerto Vallarta is in the Thanksgiving travel conversation—and there is more to the city than beach weather. - [What an All-Inclusive Hotel Means for Marina Vallarta’s Local Economy](https://iampuertovallarta.com/what-an-all-inclusive-hotel-means-for-marina-vallarta-s-local-economy/): When resorts bundle more experiences behind one gate, neighborhood restaurants and shops must work harder to earn a visit. - [Punta Paraíso in San Pancho: The Demolition Case and the Questions Ahead](https://iampuertovallarta.com/punta-para-so-in-san-pancho-the-demolition-case-and-the-questions-ahead/): A court fight, coastal damage and a municipal demolition process have turned one development into a regional debate. - [Puerto Vallarta Mayor’s 2.01 Rating: What One Poll Really Measures](https://iampuertovallarta.com/puerto-vallarta-mayor-s-2-01-rating-what-one-poll-really-measures/): A low score in an October poll is news—but understanding the polling source and other surveys matters. - [Five de Diciembre’s Trash Complaints Reveal a Bigger City-Service Question](https://iampuertovallarta.com/five-de-diciembre-s-trash-complaints-reveal-a-bigger-city-service-question/): Reports from Brasil and Honduras streets raise a question about cleanliness, accountability and everyday quality of life. - [Why 35 Business Closures Are Raising Questions in Puerto Vallarta](https://iampuertovallarta.com/why-35-business-closures-are-raising-questions-in-puerto-vallarta/): Reports of roughly 35 closures across Zona Romántica and Centro have put rent, visitor spending and small-business resilience under the microscope. - [Hello world!](https://iampuertovallarta.com/hello-world/): Welcome to WordPress. 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