Puerto Vallarta Makes COVID-19 Testing Available Across Destination

In response to the CDC’s new rule requiring air passengers entering the U.S. to present a negative COVID-19 test result, Puerto Vallarta is finding ways to make tests widely available across the destination for visitors from the U.S.

PCR and rapid antigen tests are available at 10 testing facilities throughout the area and range in price from $13 to $350, depending on the test type and provider. PCR tests generally cost more than rapid antigen tests.

Additionally, 16 resorts are currently offering on-site testing:

• Barceló Puerto Vallarta
• Buenaventura Grand Hotel & Great Moments
• Casa Velas
• Crown Paradise Golden & Club Puerto Vallarta
• Hacienda Buenaventura & Mexican Charm
• Hotel Costa Sur
• Hotel Friendly Vallarta
• Hotel Garza Blanca
• Hotel Mío
• Hotel Mousai
• Hotel Posada de Roger
• Hotel Sheraton Buganvilias
• Hotel Velas
• San Marino
• Sunscape Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
• Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel

Along with easily accessible testing, Enrique Alfaro Ramírez, the governor of the state of Jalisco, has issued new restrictions through Jan. 31 as part of the destinations’ COVID-19 recovery plan:

• Hotels are permitted to operate at 50 %
• Common areas at hotels are limited to 25 % capacity
• Beaches will be open from 5:00 am until 3:00 pm
• Restaurants, tours and activities are permitted at 50 % capacity and must conclude at 10:00 pm
• Meeting facilities at hotels must operate from 7:00 am until 7:00 pm limited to
• 25% capacity or a maximum of 50 people
• Shopping centers will have restricted common areas and parking capacity will be 25%
• Bars, night clubs, gyms, theaters, cinemas, museums, casinos, religious celebrations and public spaces will be restricted during these 16 days of containment