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 romantic 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 relaxing 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
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
The Paramar Beachfront Boutique Hotel - Downtown Malecon
Misael and Bianca were truly amazing checking me and and helping me with any all my questions during this trip the hotel was fantastic with a beautiful ocean front view and spotlessly clean
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta
Because of the safety issues in the area, the room was cancelled. No refund given and no one returned calls or other inquiries.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
El Pescador Hotel
The hotel was great. Just what I wanted.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Loft Hotel Malecon Vallarta
Clean friendly quiet. Just what we needed!
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hotel Portonovo Plaza Malecón
1. The room was in terrible shape. We had awful water pressure in the shower with almost no hot water. The shower leaked badly...all over the bathroom floor. 2. The room safe was broken so we were unable to secure our valuables in the room. 3. The selection of food in the breakfast buffet should ...
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Rosita Hotel
Staff was courteous but the room we got initially was terrible. There were no shelves or dressers to put clothes in and the shower did not work. They moved us to a nicer room for an upcharge. The whole thing seemed like something they do to people so they will ask for a more expensive room
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
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 Teatro Vallarta 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 Camarones Beach.
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.
