Romantic Zone and Los Muertos Beach Wake Up Calm but Unusually Quiet in Puerto Vallarta

The Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta and Playa Los Muertos woke up calm Monday morning, though with noticeably unusual activity following the violent incidents reported the previous day.
During a tour of the area, numerous tourists were seen forming long lines to purchase food at the few restaurants, grocery stores, and cafés that remained open. However, a large number of establishments — including restaurants, bars, and retail shops — continued to keep their doors closed.

Playa Los Muertos appeared completely empty, an uncommon sight for one of the most frequented beaches in the popular tourist destination. The majority of visitors chose to remain inside their hotels, waiting for official information or guidance before venturing out.
Some foreign tourists expressed surprise at the events, noting they selected Puerto Vallarta because of its reputation as a safe and attractive vacation spot. Several acknowledged feeling frightened by the situation and voiced concern over what they described as a lack of information or support from municipal authorities following the incidents.

No visible security personnel were observed deployed in the area as of Monday morning, even as calm prevailed along streets that typically see heavy foot traffic from both domestic and international visitors.
Meanwhile, hotel staff were seen assisting with cleanup efforts at several stores belonging to Oxxo, some of which had been set on fire during the unrest.

Although the atmosphere remains peaceful, tourism activity in one of Puerto Vallarta’s most emblematic areas continues to be limited as the destination awaits a full return to normalcy.