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!
Lluvia (2020) Jovian
Lluvia (Rain) sculpture by Mexican artist Jovian unveiled December 10, 2020 on the corner of Galeana street & Malecon Downtown Puerto Vallarta
Lorena Ochoa (2012) Octavio González Gutiérrez
Octavio Gonzalez Gutierrez 2012 Lorena Ochoa statue famous Guadalajara golfer. On the Puerto Vallarta Malecon II at the end of Agustín Rodríguez street
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla (1988) José Esteban Ramírez Guareño
Bronze sculpture of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla by José Esteban Ramírez Guareño depicts a Mexican Independence hero Plaza Hidalgo a block N of the Malecon’s end
Nature As Mother (1997) Adrián Reynoso
Escultura en el Malecón de Puerto Vallarta del artista tapatío Adrián Reynoso titulado La Naturaleza Como Madre, representa el ciclo de la vida
Nostalgia (1984) Jose Ramiz Barquet
Nostalgia (1984), a bronze couple sculpture looking into the distance on the Malecon. Based on Jose Ramiz Barquet’s real-life love story.
Origin And Destination (2011) Pedro Torres Tello
Origin and Destination by Pedro Torres Tello a group of 5 sculptures on the malecon in Puerto Vallarta Mexico, representing the concept of time and human history
Puerto Vallarta Sculptures & Statues, Complete Guide
Guía de Esculturas de Puerto Vallarta, galería de arte en el Malecón y la ciudad. Averigua más sobre las estatuas antes de verlas
Saint Francis Of Assisi In Extasis (1996) Augusto Bozzano
Saint Francis of Assisi cast in bronze by Augusto Bozzano Italian master of whom Ramiz Barquet was protégé, located by the Local Puerto Vallarta Parish, Mexico
Saint Paschal Baylon (2008) Jose Ramiz Barquet
Statue by Ramiz Barquet was installed on the Puerto Vallarta Malecon extension in 2008 a bronze statue of Saint Paschal Baylon, the patron saint of cooks
Salud “Cheers!” (2023) Jim Demetro
Unveiled on June 5, 2023 ‘Salud’ by Jim Demetro is Puerto Vallarta’s latest sculpture, located in the Romantic Zone near Lazaro Cardenas Park
Sculptures & Statues On The Malecon/Boardwalk In Puerto Vallarta
Read about the different statues, sculptures and landmarks along the Puerto Vallarta Malecon, photos, map location, artists, history and more.
![Shark In Spiral [Spiral Shark] (1996) Jose Ramiz Barquet](https://www.puertovallarta.net/wp-content/uploads/tiburon-en-espiral-02-b-1200x800-1-870x570.webp)
Shark In Spiral [Spiral Shark] (1996) Jose Ramiz Barquet
Ramiz Barquet sculpted Spiral Shark in honor of the shark as an animal located on Playa Los Muertos between El Dorado & La Palapa Restaurants in Puerto Vallarta
