Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - As the calendar flips to May, Puerto Vallarta eagerly anticipates the arrival of ten cruise ships, poised to bring a wave of international tourists and significant economic prosperity to the city.
The maritime festivities commenced on Wednesday, May 1st, with the grand entrance of the Celebrity Summit, a colossal vessel stretching 293 meters in length. The ship gracefully docked at Pier 1, marking the commencement of a month-long series of arrivals.
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