Puerto Vallarta Pounded by Rain

Abnormally heavy rainfall pounded the Puerto Vallarta area a couple of days ago, leading to the closure of a key highway bridge, Puente Ameca, that spans the Ameca River, and separates the popular cruiser and expat destination of Nuevo Vallarta from Puerto Vallarta itself, where most yachting infrastructure and the international airport is located.

By mutual decision of officials on both sides of the river, Puente Ameca, was closed as of yesterday. A newer bridge which spans the flooded river remains open, but traffic has reportedly been a nightmare, so at least one privately owned boat volunteered to shuttle people between Nuevo Vallarta and downtown Puerto Vallarta. For more photos of the storm’s aftermath, see www.noticiaspv.com.