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 relaxing 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 relaxing 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 relaxing 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 family-friendly area.
Puerto Vallarta City Hall
Puerto Vallarta City Hall is just one of the places to see in Puerto Vallarta, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Hop On Hop Off Tour with Free Stops in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta City Highlights, Tequila and Coffee Factory
Bioluminescence & sunset local boat tour to Los Arcos Sanctuary
Cabaret Show and Mixology Cocktails in a Mexican Cantina
Puerto Vallarta's Best Canopy Zipline + Jorullo Bridge walk!
Whale Encounter Puerto Vallarta
Top hotels in Downtown Puerto Vallarta
Loft Hotel Malecon Vallarta
Staff were friendly and very helpful. Room was clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Rosita Hotel
the room was clean and the shower a lot water, nice.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta
Adequately meet our needs. Wonderful location. Very comfortable bed. Staff was efficient.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Luna Líquida Hotel Boutique
Great place to stay, pretty convenient walking distance to shops and restaurants as long as you can handle hills/stairs. The room was comfortable and the property was very charming.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
The Paramar Beachfront Boutique Hotel - Downtown Malecon
Room very clean. Great location and great staff
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
El Pescador Hotel
Very clean, nice pool, beautiful views, good breakfast, very nice staff, great part of town. Very family oriented in addition to older retirees.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 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.
Gastronómica
While Gastronómica isn't home to many top sights, Malecon and Camarones Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
