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Seaside promenade
Malecón de Puerto Vallarta
The seaside promenade along the Centro of Puerto Vallarta, with sculptures by Mexican artists and views of Bahía de Banderas.
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Puerto Vallarta
In the destination Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit.
In the photo: Malecón de Puerto Vallarta, seaside promenade full of art and life.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
The city
What to expect from Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta is the main city on Bahía de Banderas, on the Pacific, between the sea and the mountains of the Sierra Madre. The Centro has the malecón, a seaside promenade with sculptures, and the church of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe; south of the Río Cuale, the Zona Romántica has streets of bars and restaurants and Los Muertos beach. Further south, the coast leads to Mismaloya, Los Arcos and the botanical garden.
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The local experience
What to see in Puerto Vallarta
Church
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
The church in Puerto Vallarta’s Centro, with a tower topped by a large crown, a few blocks from the malecón.
Island and urban park
Isla del Río Cuale
Island in the Río Cuale, in the center of Puerto Vallarta, with trees, suspension bridges, craft shops and the Museo Arqueológico del Cuale.
Neighborhood and beach
Zona Romántica e Playa de los Muertos
The old neighborhood south of the Río Cuale, with streets of restaurants and galleries, and the city’s busiest urban beach, with a sail‑shaped pier.
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Marine park
Los Arcos de Mismaloya
Rock formations in the sea off Mismaloya, a marine national park since 1984, with natural arches, seabirds and snorkeling.
Botanical garden
Jardín Botánico de Vallarta
A 32-hectare botanical garden in the mountains south of Puerto Vallarta, with orchids, jungle trails and a river where you can swim.