We're starting a fresh mega thread for Sunday to keep updates current, make the latest information easier to find, and prevent the previous thread from becoming too cluttered as the situation develops. Please continue sharing all Hurricane Simon–related questions and updates here.

Current Situation

Hurricane Simon continues to pose a serious threat to Puerto Vallarta and other parts of Mexico's Pacific coast. Conditions and forecasts can change quickly, so please follow official advisories for the latest information.

AIRPORT UPDATE: Puerto Vallarta International Airport operations have been suspended amid the storm. Reopening information may change, so check directly with your airline and the official airport website before traveling to the airport.

Please share verified updates and firsthand reports about:

• Current weather, wind and rainfall
• Flooding, road closures and power outages
• Airport status and flight cancellations
• Hotel, restaurant and business closures
• Evacuations, shelters and official announcements

Residents & Visitors

Follow instructions from Protección Civil and local authorities. Avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from beaches and floodwaters, and check with your accommodation for its emergency procedures.

Government Shelters can be found here https://bahiadebanderas.gob.mx/refugios/index.html

WHERE TO GET RELIABLE INFORMATION

• National Hurricane Center - official US hurricane forecasts and advisories.
• Civil Protection Jalisco
• Civil Protection Puerto Vallarta
• Civil Protection of Nayarit
• Puerto Vallarta municipal government
• Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico - Puerto Vallarta Airport

We'll use this thread for verified updates, local conditions, closures, cancellations and useful information as Simon develops.

Please keep speculation, rumors, and panic out of the thread..

Stay safe, everyone.

EDIT

We're trying to keep this thread focused on pertinent information, useful updates, and specific questions so everyone can easily find answers without scrolling through unnecessary comments.

Please avoid repetitive questions, personal anecdotes that don't provide useful information, and comments that don't contribute to the discussion. Unnecessary comments will be removed

Do not ask whether you should cancel your trip. Nobody can reliably predict potential damage or what conditions will be like next week. Check with your airline, hotel, and travel insurance to make the decision that's right for you.

Thank you for helping keep this thread useful and organized for everyone!

Wife and I are landing at Puerta Vallarta next month and going to drive up toward Tepic.

On the first day we land we expect to be tired and dont plan to drive too far. Is the Zona Dorada in Bucerias a good place to get a hotel and possibly walk around for dinner and maybe the beach?

Any advice appreciated.

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Hi! Going to PV Nov 9-13th. I visit quite often but there's one thing I haven't done. It's the hike or trip to Yelapa. I'm figuring I'm finally going when the waterfall will be spectacular. Typically I go in March/April.

Anyone there on those dates want to meet up and do it? I'm there solo this time. I'm a good hiker, I'm in shape. I don't complain, and I'm always up for adventure.

If anyone else has any suggestions on things to do, let me know. I've done pretty much most of the common stuff. Zip lining, Boca to Las Animas, the water park in Nayirit, etc.

I'm looking for something new to me, something out of the norm for typical tourists. I'm here at least once a year and this trip is actually to get my citizenship.

So without much research I got a super cheap flight from LA to Tepic for a solo long weekend trip without quite realizing how far it was from Puerto Vallarta. Instead of going all the way to PV, I'm thinking of going to Sayulita instead since it's a bit closer, but that still leaves the question -- how do I get there?

It seems like I could rent a car at the airport for a few hundreds bucks, or take a taxi into Tepic and then bus to Sayulita. Uber from Tepic to Sayulita seems quite pricey so thats a last resort.

Any recommendations/thoughts?

Above Suplex Gym. Fully stocked Chefs kitchen, tons of space, gorgeous view and wrap around balcony. MiniLED TV, high end robot vacuum, washer dryer. Cute cat. Walking distance to Costco/La Comer/Soriana

Me: 41 male, voice actor, social, gamer, expat from Montreal, full time PV 5 years+

Hey! My wife and I will be in Puerto Vallarta Oct 10–14 and we really want to do a bioluminescence tour.
I found a sunset + bioluminescence boat tour on Airbnb for around $73 CAD per person (about 3 hours).

For anyone who’s done this, does that sound like a fair price? Or are we better off waiting until we get there and booking directly with a local company?
Also, if you have any recommendations for a good bioluminescence tour/company, I’d love to hear them!

Thanks!

Should i go traditional, vip, or premier? 2 afults, two kids 13 and 11.