The Romantic Zone of Vallarta Port It is a space where you will feel full on your trip to the city of Jalisco. Follow this guide so you don't miss out on anything.
1. What is the Romantic Zone?
In most of the Mexican cities founded during the colonial period, the original point is called the historic center. As Puerto Vallarta was born in the mid-nineteenth century, after Independence, it has no viceregal past, so its nucleus of origin is called Old Vallarta. Despite its youth, Old Vallarta is as welcoming as any other old area of a Mexican city, although obviously its architecture is different. Some time ago Old Vallarta began to be called Romantic Zone and now both names are used interchangeably. For its picturesque narrow streets, its cafes that invite you to rest, its hospitable hotels, its beautiful beaches and other attractions, the Romantic Zone has a very well-placed name.
2. Where is it located?
The Romantic Zone is the central - southern part of PV that is delimited by the Malecón in the West and by the course of the Cuale River in the North. It goes from Playa Los Muertos, in front of the boardwalk, to Avenida Insurgentes and from Avenida Costera Barra de Navidad to Calle Aquiles Cerdán. These limits are approximate because other neighboring blocks pretend to belong to the ZR to enjoy its prestige. If anything, the Romantic Zone is large enough to provide everything a PV visitor needs and small enough to be found on foot.
3. Do you have a beach area?
In fact, the Romantic Zone has the most important urban beach in Puerto Vallarta: Los Muertos Beach. In Los Muertos Beach you do not lack anything. You have a spectacular beach, comfortable hotels, restaurants to enjoy the cuisine of Jalisco and Nayarit from the Pacific, beach entertainment both on sand and in water, good bars, live music and whatever else you might need to spend a day in big. Another beach in the ZR is Las Amapas, smaller and quieter than Los Muertos.
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4. Can I stay in the Romantic Zone?
Of course yes. The hoteliers of the ZR live up to the name of the area and provide their guests with everything they require to enjoy an unforgettable stay. The offer is wide and includes establishments of all categories, so you will surely find one adjusted to your budget. You can settle in a beachfront accommodation, one of the several in Playa Los Muertos and Las Amapas. You can also opt for a cheaper option, staying in one of the little hotels on the inner streets of the Romantic Zone, walking to the sea whenever you want.
5. I've heard of the Romantic Zone pier. Why is it so well known?
The Playa Los Muertos pier is an attraction that deserves a separate point. Los Muertos Beach had an old pier, which in its first version was a precarious wooden structure built in the mid-20th century. The new work, inaugurated in 2013, is a 200-meter dock that serves for the departure and berthing of boats of various types, but its main attraction is the central sail, a sail-shaped frame that at night offers an impressive view when it is illuminated. The sunsets and views of the landscape from the pier confirm that the area is very romantic.
6. Does the Romantic Zone have any other natural attractions?
So is; among these is El Púlpito. It is a rocky promontory about 20 meters high located at the southern end of Playa Los Muertos. You can reach the small summit by ascending a path and appreciate the beautiful scenery from there, but you have to be careful because there are no handles to hold on.
7. Where can I buy fresh vegetable products?
If you are a fan of vegetables, legumes and fruits, in ZR you have a magnificent place to buy the freshest products that are produced in the fields and mountains near Puerto Vallarta: the Cultural Tianguis. There you get pineapples, oranges, plums, lettuce and many other vegetables. Likewise, you can buy processed products such as sweets, jams, cheeses, tamales and breads, as well as drink fresh water. If you feel like sitting down to eat, you can too.
8. Is there a place to have a good coffee?
Mexico is famous for the quality of its coffee, with several regions producing high-quality beans, one of which is the Pacific, made up of Colima, Guerrero, Jalisco, Nayarit and Oaxaca. Being so close to the coffee plantations, it is logical that in Puerto Vallarta you have a good coffee. The best place in PV to enjoy this drink is Calle de los Cafés. Several street establishments offer the aroma and flavor of coffee in indoor lounges and on outdoor tables. You can order anything from a humble traditional black coffee to a gourmet specialty.
9. Where is it better to go for a walk?
The streets of the Romantic Zone are ideal for a relaxing walk. If you want to be more in contact with the sea, you can walk along the boardwalk. The walk along the boardwalk is an artistic walk, due to the amount of large-format sculptures that can be admired along the way. Another option is to walk along the part near the Cuale River. Maybe you want to sit on a bench to finish the novel you started the night before.
10. Where would you recommend me to eat?
Whatever your culinary taste, in the Romantic Zone you can satisfy it. To enjoy sea food, it is best to order a fish, shellfish or mollusk sitting at a table on the beach, with bare feet on the sand. But also in the interior restaurants of the ZR there are excellent places to enjoy the fresh fruits of the Mexican Pacific. Likewise, in the ZR you have vegetarian houses, trattorias, tapas places, fast food and other options that you want.
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11. Is there a place to buy a souvenir?
The Tianguis Cultural is a good place to buy a handicraft, since popular Vallarta artists offer costume jewelery, ceramics, oils, handmade soaps and other pieces at more convenient prices than the more formal places. In any case, there are other establishments where you can buy from an expensive jewel to more modest things to give your friends a detail of your unforgettable stay in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta.
12. Where do I go if I want to spend a night of clubs and bars?
We suggest you go to the boardwalk from 10 PM so that you can begin to get in tune with the party atmosphere that is breathed. From there, you can choose to go down to one of the beachfront bars or look for a more "discreet" club in the inner quadrants. Cheers!
We hope that most of your concerns about the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta have been cleared. Have fun!
