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Seaside promenade · Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Malecón de Puerto Vallarta
The seaside promenade along the Centro of Puerto Vallarta, with sculptures by Mexican artists and views of Bahía de Banderas.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Malecón de Puerto Vallarta
The malecón is the roughly 1 km promenade that runs along the sea in the Centro of Puerto Vallarta, from the Cinco de Diciembre neighborhood to the Río Cuale. It was rebuilt after Hurricane Kenna in 2002 and expanded in 2010, when it became pedestrian‑only.
Along it are sculptures in bronze and other materials by artists such as Sergio Bustamante, Alejandro Colunga and Ramiz Barquet. The most photographed is "Nostalgia" by Barquet, showing a couple seated looking at the sea; the "Seahorse" is the city's symbol.
In front of the Plaza de Armas is the Los Arcos amphitheater, with stone arches, where performances take place on weekends. On the other side of the avenue, streets climb the hill to the church of Guadalupe and the Centro’s white houses.
At dusk the malecón is the most popular spot to watch the sunset over the bay, and at night the bars and restaurants on the avenue facing the sea fill up.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
One hour to stroll at a relaxed pace.
Best time
At dusk, for the sunset, or Sunday night, when locals and visitors stroll along the promenade.
How to get there
In the Centro of Puerto Vallarta, along Paseo Díaz Ordaz. City buses and taxis stop on the parallel streets.
Tip
Look for the sculptures by Sergio Bustamante and Alejandro Colunga near the Los Arcos amphitheater.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Malecón de Puerto Vallarta
How long is the Puerto Vallarta malecón?
About 1 km, from the Cinco de Diciembre neighborhood to the Cuale River, pedestrian-only.
What are the most famous sculptures on the malecón?
"Nostalgia," by Ramiz Barquet, with a seated couple, and the "Seahorse," a city symbol, as well as works by Bustamante and Colunga.
Where to watch the sunset in Puerto Vallarta?
On the malecón in El Centro, or on Los Muertos Beach in the Zona Romántica.