Protest demands public beach accessResidents of Mismaloya, local tourism operators and environmentalists recently staged a blockade of Federal Highway 200, near the iconic beach zone of Los Arcos de Mismaloya. City’s tourism numbers remain strongThe protests come as the broader tourism sector continues to show resilience. Local and state tourism data indicate that Puerto Vallarta has maintained robust visitor arrivals through 2025, with significant international and domestic traffic boosting economic activity across hotels, restaurants and tour services. Puerto Vallarta consistently lands among Mexico’s top five most-visited cruise ports. This change is part of a broader effort to streamline traffic flow and modernize Mexico’s highway operations, but it has prompted questions for residents and visitors alike who frequently travel between Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara.