Last Stop Before the Return — Puerto Vallarta

Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

So, can I really find enough material on just Puerto Vallarta alone to fill three weeks and nine blog posts? Not a problem. There really is that much to both see and do.

View from the Grand Princess of the hills above Puerto Vallarta

The Golden Princess arrived to what was our last destination before returning to Los Angeles on Thursday, November 6. The cruise ship port is located just north of the resort area, which puts you well north of the very popular Malecon district.  That means hiring a cab, but make sure you agree on the price beforehand.

Grand Princess in port in Puerto Vallarta

And what makes the Malecon so popular with both tourist and local alike? Because it’s simply the place to be in Puerto Vallarta — for restaurants and bars, shopping, the famous Malecon bronze statuary, and the exquisitely photogenic Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (Parrish of Our Lady of Guadalupe).

Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

Today I present just a taste of what’s in store for you here in Puerto Vallarta. We’ll go more in depth on the individual sights and even visit a nice little bar/restaurant for some refreshments and a light snack in the coming weeks.

Along the Malecon

Side street off the Malecon

Walking the Malecon

Vallarta Plaza

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