Zona Romantica / Emiliano Zapata

In Puerto Vallarta, the area south of the Rio Cuale and from Insurgentes Street towards the sea is what is currently known as the Romantic Zone.

It is a central area of the port that strives to maintain its own identity, which has many attractions for visitors and is an important part of the history of Puerto Vallarta. Olas Altas, Los Muertos Beach, Las Pilitas and Conchas Chinas are references in the history of tourism in the Port and are part of the traditional Vallarta that we value so much.

Here we list some of the most important attractions of the Romantic Zone

1. The Mosayko Mural. The work of artists Natasha Moraga and Daniel Moraga, this mural can be found on Calle Pino Suárez. It was completed in March 2013 and has since become a must-see, perfect for a souvenir photo.

2. Art galleries. Puerto Vallarta is distinguished as one of the destinations that has more art galleries and many of them are located in the Romantic Zone and exhibit the work of prestigious national and international artists on its walls.

3. Gastronomy. A visit to the Romantic Zone is incomplete without visiting its restaurants and cafés. Some of the best restaurants in the destination are found here, as well as cozy cafés with tables outside to make the morning even more pleasant.

4. Los Muertos Pier. A modern work of engineering inaugurated in January 2013. Located at the end of Calle Francisca Rodríguez, the current Pier of the Dead emphasizes the visual impact and is one of the greatest attractions in the area. At night it has attractive lighting.

5. Farmer’s Market. Every Saturday the Lázaro Cárdenas Park hosts the Farmers Market, which brings together more than 80 producers. All the products found here are made, baked or grown by the vendors themselves, who live in and around Puerto Vallarta.

6. Basilio Badillo Street. One of the axes of the Romantic Zone is Basilio Badillo Street, a picturesque street full of cafés, restaurants, shops and galleries that is a delight to walk through. Many of these places are already icons of the Area and the city.

7. Olas Altas Street. Olas Altas Street is one of the busiest in the Romantic Zone. Its parallel line to Playa de los Muertos is the route of those who live in the extreme south of the Area and is lined with cafés, hotels, shops and restaurants.

8. Olas Altas and Los Muertos Beaches. These beaches are two of the most traditional in Puerto Vallarta and are located in the Romantic Zone. Without a doubt, watching the sunset from the beach, whether lying on the sand or from a beach restaurant table, can be the most romantic moment of your vacation.