Tráfico ZMG | October 7, 2026

Puerto Vallarta has once again ranked among the world’s most highly regarded destinations, earning recognition as the best small city in Latin America and the second-best small city worldwide in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards.

For the second consecutive year, Puerto Vallarta maintained its second-place global ranking, behind only Victoria, Canada. Other cities on the list include Florence, Italy; San Miguel de Allende, Mexico; and Lucerne, Switzerland.

A total of 798,867 readers participated in this year’s awards.

Among Puerto Vallarta’s standout attractions are its historic downtown, cobblestone streets, exceptional dining, cultural attractions, and vibrant nightlife. The publication also highlighted the charm of the Romantic Zone and the destination’s combination of urban experiences and natural beauty.

Tourism experiences include boat trips to destinations such as Yelapa, dining throughout the bay, and spectacular scenery featuring Banderas Bay, the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains, and the region’s famous sunsets.

Another important attraction is Puerto Vallarta’s cultural identity, deeply rooted in the traditions of Jalisco, along with its thriving arts scene and extensive entertainment offerings.

The city also boasts:

• 27,504 hotel rooms across 456 lodging establishments.

• 55 direct air destinations, including 15 domestic and 40 international connections.

• 24 connections to the United States and 16 to Canada.

The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards are based on readers’ evaluations and recognize outstanding destinations, hotels, airlines, and other travel experiences.

For Puerto Vallarta, this recognition reinforces its position as one of the world’s premier destinations for tourism, culture, dining, and natural beauty.

Source: Tráfico ZMG – Original Spanish article