The Malecón is a mile-long boardwalk peppered with sculptures by renowned artists, art and crafts galleries, shops and restaurants.
A big part of Puerto Vallarta’s cultural and artistic scene takes place in its Cultural Center, located at the eastern tip of the Cuale River Island. Events, art exhibitions, musical evenings, poetry and literature attract locals and visitors alike. The Cuale Cultural Center offers painting, sculpture, dance, drama, and music workshops, as well as free access to the Cuale Archaeological Museum, exhibiting the archaeological findings in the area and general information on Mesoamerican history and art.
Conchas Chinas is located 10 minutes by car from downtown and is well known as one of the most romantic beaches around.
This is one of the most famous and popular beaches in Puerto Vallarta. It is located on the southern end of town in the Romantic Zone area. It’s an easy walk from the Malecon and close to downtown. There are plenty of restaurants, shops, art galleries and bars to explore in this area. (Due to its popularity and location this beach can get crowded)
This is a market covering a city block that is filled with stalls of regional art & jewelry, clothing, food, etc.