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
Hop On Hop Off Tour with Free Stops in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta City Highlights, Tequila and Coffee Factory
Puerto Vallarta: Los Arcos Islands Boat Tour and Snorkeling
City Tour Puerto Vallarta - Churches, Tequila Test and more
ATV and RZR Jorullo Bridge Experience in Puerto Vallarta
Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise in Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive
Top hotels in Downtown Puerto Vallarta
Hotel Portonovo Plaza Malecón
Monica, front desk is the best! There is beautiful beach around the corner, and Malecon steps away. Definitely my favourite place to stay!!!!! :)
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
The Paramar Beachfront Boutique Hotel - Downtown Malecon
All rooms face the Ocean, view is obscured by other buildings and the Palm Trees. Only complaint I have, the Bar across the Street on the Beach was blaring Hip Hop Music until 1:00 AM. Had to fall asleep with the room thumping from the Bass.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Loft Hotel Malecon Vallarta
Rooms were clean, staff friendly and fantastic location
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
El Pescador Hotel
We stayed in an ocean view room as we always have. It was so nice to get back even if it was a short stay. This will always be our last stop before flying home.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Rosita Hotel
Nice hotel right on the ocean. Clean outdoor pool. Ambiance is very Latin. Restaurant quite large and food was well prepared.
Reviewed on 9 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.
