Pictures of Puerto Vallarta
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The Malecon
Stroll along the palm-lined areas of the Malecon (boardwalk) in Puerto Vallarta
Rooftops
A major attraction of Puerto Vallarta is its authentic colonial atmpshere and charm
Vallarta Arches
The famous arches on the boardwalk - one of PV's iconic images - shown dressed for Independence Day
Arches and Pacific
The famous arches along the boardwalk
Beach Art
Fantastic sand art in PV; no charge to see it, just a leave a tip for the artist
Street Trade
Small market stalls are part of Vallarta's street life
Church Tower
The town's principal church is just off the main plaza
Church Entrance
The entrance to the church showing its attractive stone walls and tower
Cobble Streets
A typical cobbled side street in Puerto Vallarta
Dolphins and Arches
The famous dolphin fountain and arches on PV's boardwalk
Stores, Bars and Restaurants
Stores, bars and restaurants run alongside the boardwalk in PV
Street Corner
A typical street corner on PV's main street
Familiar Coffee
Starbucks Coffee Company has arrived on PV's main square
Bubba Gump Seafood House
The famous seafood house along the town's malecon (boardwalk)
Ocean Front Art
Local artists display their work for sale along the boardwalk
Stroll Along the Malecon
Strollers take a lesurely walk along the palm-lined boardwalk
Shops along the Boardwalk
Plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants are available along the sea front in Puerto Vallarta
Market Scene
Puerto Vallarta offers plenty of opportunity to find Mexican arts and crafts
Corner Market Stall
A typical market stall on a corner in Puerto Vallarta
Mermaids
The statue of the mermaids along the ocean front
Paraglide
Get a bird's-eye view of Puerto Vallarta if you have the courage to paraglide above it
Main Plaza and Church
View of the town's main plaza with the church tower in the background
Seahorse
Boy on the Seahorse -- Vallarta's iconic statue on the seafront
Iconic Statue
Close-up of the boy on the seahorse statue
Colorful Storefronts
Part of the look of an authentic Mexican town by the sea
Street Art
Enjoy the variety of street art and statues along the ocean front in Vallarta
Typical Street
Typical street showing flags for the Independence Day celebrations