Downtown Puerto Vallarta Travel Guide
Puerto Vallarta
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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.
Playa de los Muertos
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Playa de los Muertos during your travels in Romantic Zone? Visit the shops and lively bars in this romantic area.
Playa Gemelas
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Playa Gemelas during your travels in Mismaloya? Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its lively bars.
Los Arcos
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Los Arcos, a lovely green space in Mismaloya. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
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
No beach view from my room … had some issues with leaking shower also not enough counter space in the bathroom & most importantly there was no fridge available in the room & when staying 14 nights it’s important to have that. My bed was comfortable & the maid service was great.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
El Pescador Hotel
All aspects were great. Staff were very helpful and our overall experience was excellent
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Loft Hotel Malecon Vallarta
Room was clean, staff friendly.
Reviewed on 3 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
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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 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.
