Puerto Vallarta: Neighborhoods

El Centro (downtown) Encompassing the Old Town and the malecón (boardwalk), the city proper brims with alleyways and red-tiled roofs. Our Lady of Guadalupe’s church tower rises above the town.

Marina Vallarta This residential and resort neighborhood is centered around PV’s massive marina and its popular golf course. Shops, art galleries, and restaurants draw lively crowds.

Nuevo Vallarta PV’s rapidly expanding resort area appeals to vacationing families seeking an oceanfront location and the convenience of an all-inclusive resort.

Mismaloya South of town, Mismaloya, and its tiny cove beach, Playa de Mismaloya, is best known as the setting of the film Night of the Iguana.

Old Vallarta South of Isla Rio Cuale, this part of town, also known as the “Romantic Zone,” is home to bay beaches, great restaurants, bars, and shops.