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Sight Centro, Puerto Vallarta

Malecón

A sight in Centro, Puerto Vallarta, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Malecón in Centro, Puerto Vallarta
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Why go

Seafront promenade lined with bronze sculptures, ending near the crown-topped church.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Puerto Vallarta, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 4 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Café des Artistes and La Bodeguita del Medio.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Centro
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Puerto Vallarta, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Café des Artistes

    French-Mexican restaurant in a garden setting, a Vallarta fixture since 1990.

    Food · 0.3 km straight-line
  2. 2
    La Bodeguita del Medio

    Cuban bar on the Malecón with mojitos and live son music.

    Drinks · 0.3 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Isla del Río Cuale

    River island with shaded paths, craft stalls and a small museum.

    Shopping · 0.6 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Zona Romántica

    Cobbled old-town district of restaurants, shops and the Los Muertos Pier.

    Sight · 0.9 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Pancho's Takos

    Late-night taco joint known for al pastor carved off the trompo.

    Food · 1.1 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Playa Mismaloya

    Small bay south of town with snorkeling at Los Arcos rock formations.

    Outdoors · 11 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Malecón is a stop on our Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Puerto Vallarta

Malecón is our only sight pick in Puerto Vallarta; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Puerto Vallarta guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Puerto Vallarta run from 31°C in December to 38°C in May; August is usually the wettest month. For Malecón itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Puerto Vallarta from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Puerto Vallarta weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Malecón, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Paseo Díaz Ordaz S/N, Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
Coordinates
20.61117, -105.23465
Destination
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco

Malecón: quick answers

How much time do you need at Malecón?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Malecón. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Malecón?

Our pick: Sunset.

Is Malecón free?

Yes, we list Malecón as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Malecón?

Malecón is at Paseo Díaz Ordaz S/N, Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Malecón?

Malecón appears on Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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