A Day in Puerto Vallarta

We are anchored in Punta Mita - the northwest corner of Banderas Bay -- and in the far distance we can see the high rise hotels of Puerto Vallarta and watch the cruise ships come and go.  So we decided to hop on a bus and explore PV.

Since our visit 10 years ago the malecon (side walk along the water) has been greatly upgraded and the frontage road closed to traffic.  There were more sculptures, more sand art, actors, and food stalls.  And NO ONE selling timeshares.   Then we headed through the old part of town (we love those cobblestone streets and funky shops), found the cathedral, and one of the world's best vegetarian restaurants.   Then it was back on the bus for the 90 minute ride back to our sleepy fishing village & high end resorts.

This is Semana Santa (Easter Week) and the beaches are packed and the music goes all hours.  As I type this a not very good band is playing about 10 feet off.  Yikes they play with the volume UP.

A view of the Malecon

Decorated Pangas -- dozens all different

One of our favorites -- love those colors in everything!

A sand sculpture!

A street scene -- for a small tip you can be at the table too

Seahorse sculpture

PVs famous arches

The Cathedral in Old Town PV

Tile Art

Any one hungry?

Water front BBQ -- fish, shrimp, or lobster?

Delicious food -- buffet style

Ready to find the bus home