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June 8, 2015 · 5:35 am

Puerto Vallarta — Statues of the Malecón, Part 1


“El Unicornio de la Buena Fortuna” (Unicorn of Good Fortune), Aníbal Riebeling

“El Unicornio de la Buena Fortuna” (Unicorn of Great Fortune), Aníbal Riebeling

This week we’re concentrating on one of the most interesting photographic opportunities along Puerto Vallarta’s Malecón — The fascinating surreal bronze statuary of Alejandro Colunga and works from several other artists.

I'm All Ears — A bench located in Alejandro Colunga's Roundabout of the Sea

I’m All Ears — A bench located in Alejandro Colunga’s “Roundabout of the Sea”

Many of these sculptures appear to step right out of a screening of a Star Wars movie.

A chair located in Channeling H.P. Lovecraft and Star Wars — From Alejandro Colunga's Roundabout of the Sea

A chair located in Channeling H.P. Lovecraft and Star Wars — From Alejandro Colunga’s “Roundabout of the Sea”

Other “statues” double as seats for the weary walker.

A Chair Pair — A chair located in Alejandro Colunga's Roundabout of the Sea

A Chair Pair — A chair located in Alejandro Colunga’s “Roundabout of the Sea”

Still others defy all attempts to define them.

"En Busca de la Razón" (In Pursuit of Reason), Sergio Bustamante

“En Busca de la Razón” (In Pursuit of Reason), Sergio Bustamante

While some statues take a more traditional approach to art.

"Los Milenios" (The Millennia), Mathis Lidice

“Los Milenios” (The Millennia), Mathis Lidice

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June 5, 2015 · 5:35 am

Fun Photo Friday — Sights Along the Malecón, Puerto Vallarta


Carved Door

Carved Door

Juliette — Still dead after all these years

Juliette — Still dead after all these years

Boat in a Storm

Boat in a Storm

Flowers, Wood, and Ancient Brick

Flowers, Wood, and Ancient Brick

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June 3, 2015 · 5:35 am

Puerto Vallarta — Walking the Malecón Area


Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe peeking over the rooftops

Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe peeking over the rooftops

The Malecon is a great place to just stroll the beach-side walkway, browse the store fronts, and people watch as you pass the ubiquitous bars and restaurants.

Upstairs bar/restuarant

Upstairs bar/restuarant

Indeed, if you look long enough and drink hard enough, you might even stumble across a flying cow.

When Cows Fly

When Cows Fly

Watch out for the occasional celebrity strolling along the rooftops as well.

Beatles, Thrillers, and Other Giants

Beatles, Thrillers, and Other Giants

Some places were still decorated for the Day of the Dead, which always makes for a fun photograph.

Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

And of course don’t miss the side streets and the lush park toward the end of your Malecon trek.

Side Street

Side Street

The Park at the End of the Trail

The Park at the End of the Trail

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