Downtown Puerto Vallarta Travel Guide
Puerto Vallarta
Visit Downtown Puerto Vallarta
Popular places to visit
Malecon
Sip coconut water, eat grilled fish and check out the shopping and entertainment at this beachside promenade.
Plaza Principal
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Plaza Principal during your visit to Puerto Vallarta. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Caballito
Learn about the local history of Puerto Vallarta when you spend time at Caballito. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this family-friendly area.
Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe is just one of the places to see in Puerto Vallarta, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Teatro Vallarta
You can get tickets for a performance at Teatro Vallarta on your trip to Puerto Vallarta. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this romantic area.
Naval Historic Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Naval Historic Museum during your trip to Puerto Vallarta. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this relaxing area.
Things to do
ATV and RZR Jorullo Bridge Experience in Puerto Vallarta
Hop On Hop Off Tour with Free Stops in Puerto Vallarta
Rhythms of the Night - Sunset Cruise, Dinner & Performance at Las Caletas
Puerto Vallarta City Highlights, Tequila and Coffee Factory
Cabaret Show and Mixology Cocktails in a Mexican Cantina
Puerto Vallarta's Best Canopy Zipline + Jorullo Bridge walk!
Top hotels in Downtown Puerto Vallarta
The Paramar Beachfront Boutique Hotel - Downtown Malecon
I love this hotel and have stayed here before, which is why I would gladly stay again. Unfortunately, the hot water was a problem during this visit. I took three showers and two of them were cold. I also had some difficulty with the door locks—it often took several tries to get the door to open. ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Hotel Portonovo Plaza Malecón
Decent breakfast, rooms clean and quiet, although some reno noise during day. Safe didn't work, so they movede me to another room. No ice for drinks
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
El Pescador Hotel
I arrived a little before 3 which 3 was check in, room wasn’t ready, the bus boy was the only person that was friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Rosita Hotel
Pros: In the afternoon you can hear the waves + Friendly guests +nice breeze *afternoon only +good breakfast +great sliding doors and water pressure ✔ + water refilling station Cons: - You cannot open the patio doors in the morning to enjoy the smell of the ocean or sound of the waves because all ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Loft Hotel Malecon Vallarta
Great location, simple, comfortable room and beds. Close to everything and one block from Malecón. Nice outdoor space with small pool, offered breakfast. Staff was inviting.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta
It’s an older Mexican style Hotel with a nice courtyard and a nice rooftop swimming pool adjacent to a lounging area on the roof. It’s in walking distance to Centro and Zona Romantica which is fantastic. We stayed for 4 weeks and the roof service is great. We had a room with a little balcony looking ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Puerto Vallarta
Cerro
While there might not be top attractions in Cerro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Malecon and Camarones Beach.
Colonia 5 de Diciembre
If you're spending some time in Colonia 5 de Diciembre, Camarones Beach and Playa Las Glorias are top sights worth seeing.
Proyecto escola
While visiting Proyecto escola, you might make a stop by sights like Puerto Vallarta City Hall and Plaza Principal.
Emiliano Zapata
While visiting Emiliano Zapata, you might make a stop by sights like Playa de los Muertos and Cuale Island.
Lázaro Cárdenas
While Lázaro Cárdenas may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Malecon and Playa Las Glorias.
Alta Vista
While there might not be top attractions in Alta Vista, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Malecon and Playa de los Muertos.
