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!
The Boy On The Seahorse (1968) Rafael Zamarripa Castañeda
El Niño Sobre el Caballo de Mar (Seahorse statue) was commissioned from Rafael Zamarripa 18 year old artist winner of the National Sculpture Prize. A big one is on the Malecon
The Boy On The Seahorse (1976) Francisco Rafael Zamarripa Castañeda
The Boy on the Seahorse (The Seahorse Statue) sculpted in 1960 by Francisco Rafael Zamarripa Castañeda placed in 1976 on Puerto Vallarta’s Malecon/Boardwalk
The Fisherman (1996) Jose Ramiz Barquet
The Fisherman is a tribute sculpture to the fishermen of Puerto Vallarta, one of the typical town characters when it was a quiet cobblestone fisherman village.
The Fishermen (2018) Jim Demetro And Christina Demetro
Explore the captivating artistry of Jim Demetro and Christina Demetro in their 2018 sculpture, The Fishermen.
The Friendship Fountain (1987) James “Bud” Bottoms And Octavio González
The Friendship Fountain or Dancing Dolphins Fountain by James Bud Bottoms and Octavio González Gutiérrez from 1987, located on the Malecon in Puerto Vallarta
The Golfer With Dolphins, Octavio Gonzalez Gutierrez
Octavio Gonzalez Gutierrez, The Golfer with Dolphins sculpture is at the entrance of the CasaMagna Marriott in the Marina Vallarta area, Puerto Vallarta
The Good Fortune Unicorn (2011) Aníbal Riebeling
The Good Fortune Unicorn, 10 feet tall and 4 feet long sculpted in bronze by Aníbal Riebeling, unveiled on the Puerto Vallarta malecon on January 14th, 2011.
The Malecon Arches, Downtown Puerto Vallarta
The Arches in downtown Puerto Vallarta are on the south end of the Malecon. Four stone arches brought from a Guadalajara Hacienda it is an iconic city landmark
The Millennia (2001) Mathis Lidice
The Millennia (Los Milenios, 2001) by Mathis Lídice a sculpture/statue on the N end of the Puerto Vallarta Malecon celebrating the new millennium
The Minstrel’s Corner (1999) Jose Ramiz Barquet
Where Galeana intersects Hidalgo in front of the stairs up the hill, stands a statue by Ramiz Barquet inaugurated in May 1999 of a minstrel playing on his flute
The Puerto Vallarta Sign (Puerto Vallarta Letters) On The Malecon
In 2016 these letters that spell out Puerto Vallarta were placed flanking the Seahorse statue on the Malecon, created by Carlos Terres with Manuel Lepe designs
The Rotunda Of The Sea (1996) Alejandro Colunga
The Roundabout of the Sea, Alejandro Colunga 1996 sculpture with 8 weird pieces of furniture on the malecon surreal pieces that invite you to touch and sit down
