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In a important step for local environmentalism and community visibility, Puerto Vallarta’s Sub-Directorate of Sexual Diversity has officially adopted the beach area surrounding the iconic “El Caballito” (The Seahorse) sculpture at Los Muertos Beach.
The adoption became official Saturday morning, June 20, 2026, during an inaugural beach cleanup organized by the Sexual Diversity office. During the event, Mexico’s Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) presented the department with a formal adoption certificate. About 20 people from the local LGBTQ+ community gathered for the morning cleanup. Attendees included members of the Puerto Vallarta Diversity Council (Cabildo de la Diversidad) and Pamela Vicencio, SEMARNAT’s Head of the Ecosystems and Environments Unit.
Moving forward, the Sub-Directorate, alongside various LGBTQ+ collectives, will actively manage, clean, and maintain the designated zone. The initiative aims to ensure the high-traffic tourist spot remains clean, welcoming, and safe for both residents and international visitors.
Under the terms of the adoption, the LGBTQ+ community is also permitted to host social integration and sports activities at the site, provided that organizers use organic materials that leave no negative environmental footprint on the beach.
Residents and visitors looking to participate in future initiatives can find updates on the Sub-Directorate of Sexual Diversity’s official Facebook page.
Photos by Christian Velasco.
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