El Malecón

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El Malecón

  • May 20, 2006
  • Rated 5 of 5 by maryben from Chicago, Illinois
El Malecón

The malecon is a 3 mile stretch of seawall in downtown Puerto Vallarta. It’s lined with sculptures, art, vendors and overall, it’s a great slice of Mexican culture—truly great people-watching. The mid-day hours are less busy, as there isn’t a lot of shade, but the afternoon attracts school children, grabbing a treat on their way home, and families having a cool snack. The evening brings out the entertainment, from traditional Aztec acrobatic performances to concerts on the boardwalk.

It’s lined on the west by the ocean and on the east by the trendier, touristy restaurants, but walking a few blocks inland will bring you to some authentic taco stands and hidden gems of local flavor.

Though it’s published that the stretch is over 3 miles long, it never felt like it, and I walked it several times. There’s so much to watch that the miles just fly by.

It’s the BEST place to watch the sunset for tourists and locals alike. Don't miss it!

From journal Puerto Vallarta: I Can't Wait to Go Back!

El Malecón

  • January 22, 2006
  • Rated 4 of 5 by melissabowman from Stephenville, Texas
Puerto Vallarta has a very unique culture and tons of shopping. The strip of shopping is called the Malecon. This was the funnest and most interesting thing from our trip. The Malecon is several miles of shops, restaurants, churches, and statues that sit right across from the ocean. This is the main sightseeing in the area and the most well-known place in Puerto Vallarta. We spent a whole day walking up and down and exploring the area. There is so much to see and do, so many shops and stores. And the view is great the whole way. Most of the statues are on the ocean side of the street, so everything you look at has the water as a background.

From journal Honeymoon Mexico

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