Puerto Vallarta is a blast not only thanks to the sunny weather, gorgeous beaches, tasty food, and friendly locals.
The vibrant art and culture also spills onto the streets, especially along the Malecon, where cool statues and sculptures make your stroll super fun—knowing their stories adds extra charm! You’ll spot art all over town, from Marina Vallarta to Los Mangos Library, and even in nearby Mismaloya or San Sebastian del Oeste. Local artists’ works shine here and beyond!
A Boy, A Book, A Future (2000) Jose Ramiz Barquet
A Boy, A Book, A Future is a bronze statue placed outside the Los Mangos Library on calle Francisco Villa by Ramiz Barquet from the year 2000.
Ándale Bernardo (2014) Jim Demetro
Ándale Bernardo (Come on! Bernardo) sculpture by Jim Demetro at Lázaro Cárdenas Park Romantic Zone Puerto Vallarta. Take your photo on a burro!
Angel Of Hope And Messenger Of Peace (2007) Héctor Manuel Montes García
Angel of Hope and Messenger of Peace was sculpted by Héctor Manuel Montes García and unveiled on the Puerto Vallarta Malecon in 1997, now longer there.
Bicentennial Victory (2010) Adrian Reynoso
Victoria del Bicentenario Sculpture (Bicentennial Victory) Adrian Reynoso, unveiled September 15, 2010 Puerto Vallarta Jalisco Mexico. Photos, location and more
Crown Of The Parish Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe (1965/2009) José Ramírez/Carlos Terrés
Original concrete crown by José Esteban Ramírez Guareño was placed on top of the Puerto Vallarta Church/Parish in 1965, read more about the new one from 2009.
Elizabeth Taylor And Richard Burton (2015) Jim Demetro & Christina Demetro
Discover this bronze sculpture depicting Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton at Puerto Vallarta’s Casa Kimberly,
Eriza-Dos “Standing On End” (2007) Maritza Vazquez BLU
Eriza-dos created & donated by Blu on Malecon II, AKA Maritza Vazquez from Guadalajara artistically connects Puerto Vallarta with its constant companion the sea
Francisco Medina Ascencio By Rubén Orozco Loza (2013)
Governor Francisco Medina Ascencio by Rubén Orozco Loza (2013) the sculptor from Guadalajara Jalisco located on the way in to Puerto Vallarta before the airport
Ignacio Luis Vallarta (1964) Miguel Miramontes Carmona
Statue of Ignacio L. Vallarta well located on the main plaza of Puerto Vallarta by the central kiosk. Sculpted by Miguel Miramontes Carmona from Guadalajara
In Search Of Reason (2000) Sergio Bustamante
In Search of Reason, a large unique bronze sculpture by famous artist and sculptor, Sergio Bustamante, inaugurated in 2000 on the Puerto Vallarta Malecon
John Huston (1988) Carlos Ramírez
Humberto Esparza paid the sculpture of John Huston on a director’s seat from Carlos Ramírez, for the 25th anniversary of the shooting of The Night of the Iguana
Las Orcas (The Killer Whales), Octavio Gonzalez Gutierrez
Octavio Gonzalez a prolific Puerto Vallarta artist, these Orcas that often visit Banderas Bay are found in the Marina Vallarta in front of Velas Vallarta Hotel
