Although the coastal city as we know it was founded in 1851 under the name of Las Peñas , given the government’s need to establish a powerful port facing t he Banderas bay, on 31 May 1918 , due to its economic and political relevance, the foundation of the Puerto Vallarta municipality was put into effect officially to commemorate Don Ignacio Luis Vallarta , an illustrious character from Jalisco.

Today, the citizens of Puerto Vallarta are celebrating the city’s 100th anniversary , organizing several events for the occasion.

First of all, the event Expo Centenario (18 May to 3 June) will offer craft samples, international food tastings, folkloric ballet presentations, and mechanical rides . There will also be artistic expositions, such as Arturo Pasos ’ “ El baúl de los recuerdos ” (A Trip Down Memory Lane), featuring old photographs of important characters that gave shape to the history of the coastal city, and “ Travesía cultural por los pueblos de la costa occidente de México ” (Cultural Journey Through the Towns of Mexico’s West Coast), at the Rosita Hotel.

There will also be a grand parade called “ Centenario de Puerto Vallarta ” today. The city streets will be filled with music, colorful decorations, and dance. The famous singer Pepe Aguilar will give a performance with her daughter Ángela Aguilar tonight at the Mayo Fest.

The city is also offering a gastronomic festival called “Restaurant Week” with the participation of 59 restaurants offering three-course meals of a very wide range of cuisine, both traditional and foreign.

Like each year, the Vallarta Pride 2018 was celebrated for 7 days (20 to 27 May) , offering all kinds of cultural events and cinematographic projections, beach parties and concerts by Lorena Herrera, among others.

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Tourists from all over the world may take part in this memorable celebration to enjoy Puerto Vallarta’s beautiful beaches, delicious food, and wonderful people.

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