Puerto Vallarta
Mexico Travel Experts’ Review of Puerto Vallarta
• Puerto Vallarta is the most traditional Mexican beach destination with its famous Malecón, beautiful beaches and traditional Mexican cuisine and atmosphere where you can combine beach, mexican culture, fun and nature.
• Its famous Malecón, a pedestrian promenade facing the sea, is the heart of the city center. It is a corridor with iconic sculptures such as The Boy on the Seahorse or Triton and Mermaid with art galleries, shops, restaurants and bars nearby.
• Puerto Vallarta has great beaches like Las Gemelas and Conchas Chinas with calm waters and picture-perfect scenery.
• For nature lovers, The Vallarta Botanical Garden is a tropical sanctuary full of colors and aromas.
• Downtown Vallarta, you can find the Gringo Gulch, a picturesque area of cobblestone streets, white houses with red tile roofs and spectacular views of Banderas Bay and the Cuale River.
• The city is knows for its art and murals: from Flora and Fauna at Cadi Centro (Child Development Assistance Center) at Peru 55, to the Elizabeth Taylor mural at Matamoros 454. You can also check art works such as Customs and Traditions at Casa Serrana and The Opal Mine on the Malecón.
• Riviera Nayarit is located just north of Puerto Vallarta, with its 200-mile stretch of coastline. It offers plenty of opportunities for both beachside relaxation and nature friendly activities. It has top of the line recently built all inclusive beach resorts.
