Malecon Oceanfront Promenade Walk
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
About This Activity
Puerto Vallarta's Malecon stretches 1.5 km along the oceanfront, lined with bronze sculptures, street performers, and open-air restaurants. Walk south from the Hotel Zone through the historic center to the Zona Romántica. Stop at the iconic seahorse statue and Our Lady of Guadalupe church. The boardwalk is best at sunset when the sky turns orange over the Pacific. Free to walk; budget for snacks and drinks.
Seasonal note: Best Nov-Apr (dry season); sunsets year-round
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