Best Things To Do in Puerto Vallarta

[toc] Introduction The Malecon Arches "Los Arcos del Malecón" is an important Puerto Vallarta landmark, are on the oceanfront Aquiles Serdan esplanade (by the Los Arcos Amphitheater, AKA Aquiles Serdan Theater, the Open Air Theater across the street from the Main Square) on the Malecon/Boardwalk. Do not confuse "The Arches" in Downtown PV with "The Arches Natural Marine Park" (Los Arcos de Mismaloya) which is a series of small islands south of Puerto Vallarta, that in the past were called "Las Peñas" and gave the village its name. You can read about these in a separate article. About the arches The Arches of Puerto Vallarta are four large decorative stone arches that were brought to Puerto Vallarta from a colonial hacienda close to Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. They have over time become almost as iconic and recognizable as the Seahorse statue or the Crown on the Guadalupe Parish, the other main landmarks in town. In the afternoon hundreds of kids and families enjoy free shows, musical and altruistic festivals, clowns, and even folkloric dance displays (for example the Xiutla Dance troupe) that take place here on this seaside plaza (don’t forget to ...

[toc] Introduction Without a doubt, contact with nature is one of the activities that more and more people enjoy during their vacations, it can be a walk through the woods, the beach or up a mountain, horseback riding or simply wearing a bathing suit and diving into the depths of a river, lake or the ocean. Feeling your body float under the water, like a bird in slow motion, is relaxing and stimulating. Who has not dreamed of flying? Who as a child did not enjoy spending all day in the water? Well, if you really want to enter a world of adventure, full of new things or that you don’t usually see, there is no better choice but to experience and enjoy the sensational experience of scuba diving and what better place than Puerto Vallarta, where the waters are warm, the sea is full of life and colors and there is a wonderful variety of locations to enjoy, both for the newbie and for the pro. When you jump into the sea in PV, you'll enjoy the experience of seeing and maybe even touching, multicolored fish, corals, anemones, coral, jellyfish and other creatures that ...

Puerto Vallarta Sign and The Boy on the Seahorse by Rafael Zamarripa (1976) Malecon Vallarta [toc] A great Puerto Vallarta landmark was unveiled during the World Tourism Day events in 2016. It's a very beautiful sign with colorful letters that spell out "Puerto Vallarta", it flanks the iconic Rafael Zamarripa "Seahorse Statue" on downtown Malecon. The Boy on the Seahorse, Puerto Vallarta Letter/Sign The PV City Sign has been moved around town, to the Marina Vallarta, and by the Amphitheater a little further down the seaside promenade, but it has returned to its current Malecon location. The Puerto Vallarta letters are designed and made by the sculptor and artist Carlos Terres, the same artist that was in charge of replacing the destroyed crown of the iconic Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in the downtown area. Manuel Lepe Macedo Each letter includes design elements and decorations based on the art of Manuel Lepe Macedo, the most famous city artist who is well known for his naïf-style art and his love of all the traditional city traditions and motifs. It's a great place to get (one of many places around time) a souvenir photo with the colorful sign, ...

[toc] Introduction If you travel to new and interesting places, like any good parent, you'll take your children along so they can see new places, enjoy unique experiences that they'll cherish all their lives. Depending on the age of your kids, it'll be easier or less so to find what to do with them. The younger they are, the simpler the requirements and, in most cases, a beach, a shovel and a bucket are more than enough. When it comes to older children, the adventures are more varied and require a bit more preparation. Puerto Vallarta is a wonderful city, where nature and civilization come together and offer a place that includes fun and relaxation. It is to be expected then that the city has many interesting things to do as a family in Puerto Vallarta. Let's check out what we consider the Top 10, the best things you can do with your children in Puerto Vallarta, so you can get the most out of your family vacations. They are ordered from good options to even better options, although in the end, it is all quite subjective, choose based on your kid's and your own taste. 10- Canopy Tour (Zip ...

Wow! Where did those colors come from? It is nearly impossible to find a travel review of the city that doesn't mention the gorgeous views during a Puerto Vallarta sunset when the sun drops into the horizon. No doubt you've seen nature's own spectacle from the patio of your Puerto Vallarta room or villa. The scene is nearly impossible to describe a swath of brilliant gold and scarlet spilling across a blue velvet sky. Have you ever wondered, though, what makes that gorgeous palette? First of all, be advised that it's a bad idea to wonder aloud what makes those vivid hues when you're in the middle of a romantic interlude. That said, if you're 8 years old or single or if your significant other is, like you, also a bit of a nerd (in a good way, of course), then it's time to learn something about the mechanics of sunsets. Actually, there's a lot more science in a sunset than you may think, and it turns out it's not that easy to explain. Briefly, it seems that the Earth's atmosphere causes light from the visible spectrum to scatter. For reasons best understood by physicists, red ...

[toc] Tequila, a town that represents Mexico all over the World There's almost no way you can hear the word "Tequila" and not think about colorful Mexico. It doesn't really matter where on earth you live, if there's something that immediately represents México, that must be Tequila. If you are not familiar with the country, then it is most likely that when you hear the word Tequila, your imagination makes you think of the famous liquor and not necessarily the town where it comes from and from who it derives its name. The History of Tequila The Tequila Goddess Wall mural Municipio de Tequila (Tequila Town Hall) City of Tequila This community was given the name Santiago de Tequila when it was founded by the Franciscan Friar Juan Calera on April 15. 1530 as a settlement for the Caxcane Indians that lived scattered around the Chiquihultillo Mountains. In 1541 this group of Indians joined other Chichimeca tribes in Jalisco in a revolt against the Spanish that is known as the Mixton War. Father Calero was killed trying to mediate a settlement. The first Viceroy of New Spain put down the rebellion, but not until after the city of Guadalajara was ...

Victoria del Bicentenario (2010) Adrián Reynoso [toc] Introduction This sculpture titled Bicentennial Victory (Victoria del Bicentenario) was unveiled on September 10, 2010, and is found on Francisco Medina Ascencio Avenue, where it unites with Luis Donaldo Colosio street, on the "Y" in front of Santa María Square in Puerto Vallarta. Inspiration It is the work of the Jalisco artist, Adrián Reynoso, and represents a stylized angel that symbolizes the freedom obtained by the struggle that began on September 16, 1810. "Victoria del Bicentenario" is avant-garde and innovative sculpture that, each day will remind the people of Vallarta of the struggle that our predecessors went through to provide us with the independence that all Mexicans enjoy today. The plate on the statue says: Homage to the Vallartans two hundred years from the beginning of the Mexican Independence movement. "La Victoria del Bicentenario", sculptural work by Adrián Reynoso. Honorable Constitutional City Council 2010-2012. September 15, 2010 About the artist Adrián Reynoso and his family Adrián Reynoso, a sculptor from the city of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. In 1982 was his first solo exhibition as a professional artist. Today ...

[toc] Obviously, it's a complicated undertaking to create a small list of the best beaches in Puerto Vallarta and even more to decide which one is better than another. I want to make it clear from the beginning that this list is subjective, they are beaches that I personally like and are based on what I consider the best, but this will vary a lot depending on your own taste. For example, a windsurfer or kitesurfing fan would say that the #1 beach is Bucerias, due to the strong constant winds and easy access. Someone who enjoys diving will say that the best is Pizota, someone who enjoys beach sports will say it's a different one, and so on. I realize that I have completely undermined the value of this article and, therefore, there will be a significant group of you that'll stop reading immediately and go to another part of the site or leave this site forever in protest ... I get it ;-) but I prefer the truth. For those who have not left, I have visited all the beaches from Sayulita in the north to Yelapa in the south, there is a small group ...

Puerto Vallarta has for decades been famous not only because of its beaches, dining, nightlife, and ecotourism but also due to its bustling cultural life and innumerable art galleries. The Puerto Vallarta Malecon is now more of an open-air sculpture gallery seaside promenade. With each high season, the very active art scene goes into overdrive with the weekly "open house" Puerto Vallarta Historic Center ArtWalk, when the top-dog galleries display a mix of traditional and cutting-edge art both Mexican & International. Every season starts off every Wednesday from 6 to 10 pm, this year it's from October 27, 2021, to May 25, 2022. This is the 24th edition of the PV Art Walk that features a self-guided schedule that includes 16 galleries in the city's historic center. They serve up cocktails to accompany some of the most innovative of Mexico contemporary art - and sometimes even having the artists themselves on hand. Here's a list of the participating galleries with relevant information: BROWNE GALERIA The Art Boys, David E. Brown and Santiago Redmond, invite you to experience the art and artists of Browne Galeria. It's their wish to connect Puerto Vallarta and the world, to the poetry of colors and stories within the textures ...