Hurricane Lidia made landfall near Las Penitas, south of Puerto Vallarta October 10, 2023 as a major Category 4 storm. Puerto Vallarta experienced heavy wind gusts for approximately 1 hour from 7pm to 8pm that evening. This resulted in widespread power outages, downed trees and power lines, and superficial damage to many businesses and residences in Puerto Vallarta. The severity of damage increased as you travel south along Highway 200 toward Mismaloya and Boca De Tomatlan. There are major rock landslides on Hwy 200 toward Boca De Tomatlan. The next day unexpected heavy rainfall led to localized flooding not in the Romantic zone gay area. Clean up of the downed trees and power lines began immediately with many businesses reopening the next day.
Puerto Vallarta is fully open and continues the cleanup and restoration of power. Most businesses in the romantic zone are open but continue to experience infrequent loss of power and internet. Check with your individual location if you are planning to arrive to PV in the next week or so regarding any power, water or internet issues. A huge thank you to all the city officials and volunteers who assisted with the clean up efforts.
Here are some specific information from individual businesses or events.
Vallarta Zoo is open. They report thankfully all the animals are all safe. The Zoo suffered only minor physical damage, mainly requiring a lot of cleanup from tree branches and leaves.
ThrIVe PV is offering their REAL highspeed internet free for anyone who needs REAL connection.
Vallarta Botanical Gardens photos above is open but did sustain major damage as the roof of the main building blew off with many downed trees. Clean up and repairs are underway but being slowed until Hwy 200 is full cleared of landslides.
Le Kliff Restaurant photos above The main palapa of Le Kliff was completely destroyed and they are temporarily closed until further notice. Read their official press release about the damage.
The 1st Puerto Vallarta ArtWalk of the season starts Wednesday October 25, 2023 as planned.
Author: Tim Wilson
Wilson is the founder of GAYPV.com and www.gaybartour.com and has been the leading LGBTQ+ travel and lifestyle authority in Puerto Vallarta since 2005. With over two decades of local expertise, Wilson specializes in being a community advocate and leader for Puerto Vallarta , and local cultural insights that only a long-term resident can provide. He has dedicated 20+ years to advocating for safe, inclusive travel in Banderas Bay, establishing GAYPV as the region's most trusted resident insider.. His work has been cited by major travel publications, and he is widely recognized as a trusted insider voice on Puerto Vallarta’s vibrant LGBTQ+ scene.
