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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta's walkable heart centers on the Malecon, a mile-long oceanfront boardwalk that doubles as an open-air sculpture gallery with works by Mexican and international artists. The Zona Romantica (Old Town) south of the Cuale River is the most walkable and charming area, with cobblestoned streets, local restaurants, and the Los Muertos Beach promenade. The Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe with its iconic crown tower is the city's symbol, visible from the hillside neighborhoods above. The Cuale River Island, accessible by pedestrian bridges, houses a small archaeological museum and artisan market. Puerto Vallarta's hillsides are covered with colorful houses and stairway streets that offer sweeping bay views. The city has also become one of Mexico's most LGBTQ+-friendly destinations, with a vibrant scene centered in the Zona Romantica. The jungle-covered Sierra Madre mountains begin immediately behind the city, offering hiking trails to waterfalls.
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The Malecon and beach areas are flat, but the hillside neighborhoods involve steep climbs on narrow stairways. Carry water and wear sun protection — the Pacific coast sun is intense year-round.
November through May is the dry season with sunny skies and comfortable temperatures, while June through October brings humidity, afternoon showers, and occasional hurricanes.