- Malecon (Waterfront Boardwalk)Waterfront
Scenic 4km boardwalk with ocean views, sculptures, and street activity
- Old Town (Centro Historico)Architecture
Charming colonial streets with colorful buildings, galleries, and cafes
- Parroquia (Church)Architecture
Yellow church with distinctive crown tower, main plaza centerpiece
- Playa Los Muertos (Main Beach)Beaches
Popular sandy beach with restaurants and water sports, calm cove
- Marina VallartaWaterfront
Modern yacht marina with shops and restaurants, scenic boat harbor
- Conchas Chinas BeachBeaches
Smaller rocky cove beach south of town with intimate coastal views
- Vallarta ZooNature
Jungle zoo with animals and zipline canopy tours available
- Zocalo Central PlazaNeighborhoods
Heart of old town with benches, street vendors, and local atmosphere
- Sayulita Beach VillageDay trips
Laid-back beach village 40km north with bohemian vibe and surf culture
- Yelapa Beach VillageDay trips
Secluded beach accessible only by boat, waterfalls and pristine shore
- Jungle Canopy TourLandmarks
Zipline through rainforest canopy with wildlife and ocean views available
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