As the summer heat builds, so does the risk of tropical storms and hurricanes along Mexico’s Pacific Coast. Being prepared in Bahía de Banderas—including the greater Puerto Vallarta area—can make all the difference. That’s why the municipal government has designated several Temporary Shelters (Refugios Temporales) across the region for community safety and support during emergency weather events.
Below is a full list of officially designated shelters by location. These facilities are primarily schools and community centers that will open in the event of an emergency. Be sure to locate the one nearest to your home:
TEMPORARY SHELTERS BY LOCALITY
Nuevo Nayarit
- Universidad Tecnológica de Bahía de Banderas
Blvd. Nuevo Vallarta No. 65
San Vicente
- Secundaria Técnica Luis Donaldo Colosio Murrieta
Calle Lázaro Cárdenas & Calle 20 de Noviembre
El Porvenir
- Primaria Nicolás Bravo / 24 de febrero T.V. Miguel Hidalgo No. 2
San José del Valle
- Secundaria Hermanos Serdán – Calle México No. 120 Poniente
- Primaria Jesús Ruiz Aguilar / Niños Héroes – Ignacio Comonfort s/n
- Primaria Emiliano Zapata – Av. Michoacán s/n
Valle de Banderas
- Preparatoria No. 10 Unión y Progreso – Calle Durango No. 356 Sur
- Primaria 20 de Noviembre – Calle Hidalgo No. 16
- Primaria Odilón Cocula Valdivia – Calle México No. 140 Poniente
San Juan de Abajo
- Primaria José María Morelos y Pavón – Lázaro Cárdenas No. 56
- Primaria Fernando Gamboa Berzunza – Calle 20 de Noviembre s/n
El Colomo
- Salón Ejidal El Colomo – Calle 13 de Julio s/n
Aguamilpa
- Primaria América Inmortal – Emiliano Zapata s/n
- Telesecundaria Carrillo Puerto – Ignacio Allende s/n
Lo de Marcos
- Primaria 15 de Mayo – Av. Luis Echeverría No. 15
Punta de Mita / Sayulita
- Secundaria General Revolución Mexicana – Calle Revolución s/n
La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
- Telesecundaria Niños Héroes de Chapultepec – Punta de Mita km. 19
Bucerías
- Primaria Miguel Alemán Valdez / Cristóbal Colón – Av. Estaciones No. 36
- Secundaria General Fray Junípero Serra – Aquiles Serdán No. 18
Mezcales
- Secundaria Técnica Adolfo López Mateos – Prolongación Avenida México s/n
- Primaria Maximino Hernández / Severiano Oceguera – Avenida México s/n
For More Information:
Citizen Security (Seguridad Ciudadana):
329 296 5234 / 329 296 5229
Civil Protection (Protección Civil):
329 298 3650 / 329 688 4986
Tips to Prepare Before the Storm:
- Stock up on essential items, first aid supplies, food, water, and other gear from one of the many hurricane checklists online.
- Identify the closest shelter to your home.
- Prepare a “go bag” with essentials: medications, ID, water, flashlight, and copies of documents.
Follow weather alerts from official sources.
- Keep your mobile phone charged and share emergency contacts with family or neighbors.
- Avoid crossing rivers, flooded streets, or staying in high-risk zones during storms.
- If your area is prone to flooding, visit a shelter or a family or friend’s home.
Did You Know?
Puerto Vallarta and Bahía de Banderas have one of coastal Mexico’s most organized emergency response systems. Thanks to collaboration between municipalities and civil agencies, shelter infrastructure is ready to activate when needed, especially during hurricane season (June to November).
Stay safe, stay informed, and find the nearest shelter and visit it before the emergency event so you know how to get there quickly.
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