
Neighborhood Overview
Homes & Key Developments
From beachfront luxury towers to gated dockside villas
New & Coming Soon 📍
Riverfront & Legacy Resale 📍
Gringo Gulch Villas & Estates 📍
Shops, Markets & Life
- Los Arcos del Malecón: The iconic oceanfront stone arches, imported in 1970 for the Nixon summit and rebuilt in 2002.
- El Caballito de Mar: Rafael Zamarripa’s famous bronze seahorse sculpture (1976), the primary symbol of Puerto Vallarta.
- Surrealist Sculptures: Alejandro Colunga’s giant bronze chairs (*La Rotonda del Mar*) and Sergio Bustamante’s 60-foot ladder sculpture on the boardwalk.
- Isla Río Cuale & Municipal Market: The leafy river island hosting local artisan markets, cultural spaces, and traditional Mexican craft shops.
- Historic Gallery District: Home to PV’s oldest galleries like Galería Uno and Galería Pacífico, celebrating local legends like Manuel Lepe.
Lifestyle & Amenities
- Wednesday Art Walk: The popular winter-season self-guided gallery tour (6:00 PM – 10:00 PM) featuring exhibitions and wine.
- Gringo Gulch & Taylor-Burton Lore: The steep cobblestone neighborhood behind the cathedral where Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton lived.
- The Puente del Amor (Bridge of Love): The pink pedestrian bridge connecting Elizabeth Taylor’s Casa Kimberly with Burton’s villa across the street.
- Nostalgia Sculpture Love Story: Ramiz Barquet’s famous boardwalk sculpture depicting the romantic reunion of Nelly and Ramiz.
- Historic Rosita Hotel: Standing at the north end of the Malecón since 1948, it is the city’s oldest operating hotel.
Who Buys Here
Key residential and investment profiles attracted to the area
Culture-and-Walkability Buyers
The Malecón, the cathedral, the galleries, and the markets on foot — trading a resort pool for genuine neighborhood life.
Old-Vallarta Romantics
Drawn to the Gringo Gulch story: Taylor and Burton, cobblestone hillsides, and original Estilo Vallarta architecture.
Presale Investors
Riding the gentrification curve — the 5 de Diciembre tower wave has produced strong presale-to-delivery appreciation.
Short-Term Rental Owners
Beach, boardwalk, restaurants, and nightlife within blocks — the walkability that drives dependable occupancy.
View-and-Character Seekers
A hillside terrace over terracotta rooftops and the bay, rather than a beachfront tower.
A Day in the Life
The Saturday Test in El Centro / Downtown
Eat & Drink
The Instagrammable Guide to El Centro / Downtown
Café des Artistes 📍
Thierry Blouet's candlelit courtyard garden; thirty years the city's fine-dining standard.
Vitea Oceanfront Bistro 📍
Art Deco on the Malecón, the bay glowing at blue hour.
The Iguana Restaurant 📍
The Taylor-Burton terrace at Casa Kimberly, cathedral in frame.
Hacienda San Angel Gourmet 📍
Golden hour, flowering vines, live mariachi, the church dome.
La Cappella 📍
The illuminated bell tower over the Gringo Gulch rooftops at night.
Trio Restaurante 📍
A candlelit, art-hung atrium half a block from the cathedral.
Oyster Grill de La Docena 📍
Oysters on the boardwalk, lit by the nightly fireworks.
Barcelona Tapas 📍
Paella tableside on a two-storey terrace, cathedral and bay going gold.
Gaby’s 📍
A colonial balcony, a candlelit courtyard, and a proper chile relleno.
Blind Tiger 📍
The moody Art Deco speakeasy; jewel-toned mezcal cocktails in candlelight.
El Centro / Downtown Listings
Browse current homes, condos, and lots for sale below. Ask us about titled-vs-ejido status on any property — it’s the first question that matters here.
$ 449,000.00 USD
Ground Floor: Entrance hall, living-dining room, kitchen, laundry area, one bathroom, two bedrooms, service patio in the central area...
$ 442,000.00 USD
Ubicado en el corazón del centro de Puerto Vallarta, V Boulevard combina un estilo de vida dinámico con un diseño único. Desarrollado...
$ 437,255.00 USD
English Below. Zarimar es un exclusivo edificio boutique ubicado en el corazón del Centro de Puerto Vallarta, a tan solo cinco cuadras...
$ 435,320.00 USD
English Below. Zarimar es un exclusivo edificio boutique ubicado en el corazón del Centro de Puerto Vallarta, a tan solo cinco cuadras...
$ 435,000.00 USD
In the heart of PV, this property presents an exceptional opportunity for developers looking to capitalize on one of Mexico's most...
$ 434,000.00 USD
Ubicado en el corazón del centro de Puerto Vallarta, V Boulevard combina un estilo de vida dinámico con un diseño único. Desarrollado...
$ 431,435.00 USD
Artwalk Residences sits in Puerto Vallarta's vibrant Art District, 5 blocks from the Malecón. Witness whales, pirate ship fireworks,...
$ 430,000.00 USD
Este departamento se ubica en la colonia Olímpica una de las zonas mejor conectadas y con mayor actividad de Puerto Vallarta. El...
$ 429,964.00 USD
[ENGLISH BELOW] Vista Cuale es un desarrollo en preconstrucción ubicado entre la reserva ecológica El Cerro y el río Cuale, en una...
$ 429,000.00 USD
Hermoso departamento en esquina totalmente amueblado ubicado en el piso 1 de Condominios Koralion. ¡Escrituración inmediata! Cuenta...
$ 428,000.00 USD
Ubicado en el corazón del centro de Puerto Vallarta, V Boulevard combina un estilo de vida dinámico con un diseño único. Desarrollado...
$ 426,000.00 USD
PRICE IS IN PESOS Wake up to panoramic views that stretch from emerald green mountains to the shimmering Pacific Ocean. Nestled...
$ 425,000.00 USD
¡Bienvenido a tu nuevo hogar! Este espacioso y hermoso condominio de 2 recámaras y 2 baños ofrece un diseño de plano abierto, ideal...
$ 422,578.00 USD
[ENGLISH BELOW] Vista Cuale es un desarrollo en preconstrucción ubicado entre la reserva ecológica El Cerro y el río Cuale, en una...
$ 421,845.00 USD
Artwalk Residences sits in Puerto Vallarta's vibrant Art District, 5 blocks from the Malecón. Witness whales, pirate ship fireworks,...
$ 420,800.00 USD
Quartier is a boutique residential development in Puerto Vallarta, uniquely positioned at the exclusive entry point to downtown. This...
$ 417,130.00 USD
[ENGLISH BELOW] Vista Cuale es un desarrollo en preconstrucción ubicado entre la reserva ecológica El Cerro y el río Cuale, en una...
$ 414,521.00 USD
English Below. Zarimar es un exclusivo edificio boutique ubicado en el corazón del Centro de Puerto Vallarta, a tan solo cinco cuadras...
$ 411,634.00 USD
ART WALK is an experience for a small group of people passionate and respectful of nature and Mexican Art Expressions founded in Nature. Inspired...
$ 409,984.00 USD
ART WALK is an experience for a small group of people passionate and respectful of nature and Mexican Art Expressions founded in Nature. Inspired...
$ 409,000.00 USD
Ubicado en el corazón del centro de Puerto Vallarta, V Boulevard combina un estilo de vida dinámico con un diseño único. Desarrollado...
$ 406,000.00 USD
his brand-new unit is just three blocks from Playa Camarones, featuring a terrace with partial ocean views, a spa-style bathroom, marble...
$ 403,630.00 USD
Casa Vallarta offers the perfect mix of comfort, location, and investment potential in one of Puerto Vallarta's most charming neighborhoods....
$ 400,000.00 USD
Outstanding investment opportunity in one of Puerto Vallarta's most coveted locations, on the border of 5 de Diciembre and Centro....
$ 399,999.00 USD
Propiedad con excelente ubicación y una superficie de terreno m2/p2. Ideal para un pequeño proyecto, ya sea un hotel boutique,...
$ 399,900.00 USD
harmin and spacious apartment located in the hill of vallarta, surrounded by lush vegetation, the charm of the traditional architecture...
$ 399,664.00 USD
Conveniently situated just a few blocks from the vibrant Malecon, Bolivia 989 Building provides easy access to the best that Puerto...
$ 399,500.00 USD
English below <p> Situado en la encantadora calle Allende, esta espaciosa propiedad de dos niveles ofrece el espacio y la comodidad...
$ 399,000.00 USD
Just three blocks from the beach and Puerto Vallarta's iconic Malecón, this charming residence offers the perfect blend of convenience,...
$ 399,000.00 USD
TERRENO TIENE COSTRUCCION VIEJA QUE SE PUEDE APROVECHAR O DEMOLER, EN EXELENTE UBICACION MUY CERCA DEL MALECON. The property has...
$ 398,000.00 USD
Ubicado en el corazón del centro de Puerto Vallarta, V Boulevard combina un estilo de vida dinámico con un diseño único. Desarrollado...
$ 398,000.00 USD
Ubicado en KALM 401 en 5 de Diciembre neighborhood, este exclusivo condo de piso completo ofrece privacidad única, 2 recámaras, 2.5...
$ 395,000.00 USD
113.34 m� lot for sale in Rivera Cuale with direct views of the Cuale River. A great opportunity to build a custom home or investment...
$ 392,414.00 USD
Artwalk Residences sits in Puerto Vallarta's vibrant Art District, 5 blocks from the Malecón. Witness whales, pirate ship fireworks,...
$ 391,312.00 USD
ART WALK is an experience for a small group of people passionate and respectful of nature and Mexican Art Expressions founded in Nature. Inspired...
$ 391,200.00 USD
Quartier is a boutique residential development in Puerto Vallarta, uniquely positioned at the exclusive entry point to downtown. This...
$ 389,000.00 USD
CONDOMINIO SOLIDO DE CONCRETO, EN AREA TRANQUILA, CON LINDA VIASTA, EN PARTE ALTA DE VALLARTA, A 6 CUADRAS DE LA PLAYA, CENTRICO, MUY...
$ 389,000.00 USD
English Below: Una sinfonía de cultura y encanto en el corazón de PV. Este exclusivo edificio de solo 6 unidades ofrece una ubicación...
$ 388,500.00 USD
Hermoso departamento totalmente amueblado ubicado en el piso 1 de Condominios Koralion. ¡Escrituración inmediata! Cuenta con 2...
$ 388,000.00 USD
Discover this beautifully designed 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo in the charming 5 de Diciembre neighborhood. Nestled on a hillside just...
$ 388,000.00 USD
Quartier is a boutique residential development in Puerto Vallarta, uniquely positioned at the exclusive entry point to downtown. This...
$ 384,800.00 USD
Quartier is a boutique residential development in Puerto Vallarta, uniquely positioned at the exclusive entry point to downtown. This...
$ 383,000.00 USD
Ubicado en el corazón del centro de Puerto Vallarta, V Boulevard combina un estilo de vida dinámico con un diseño único. Desarrollado...
$ 382,032.00 USD
Prime location in the heart of the city, surrounded by the best restaurants, galleries, entertainment venues, spas, craft shops, and...
$ 382,000.00 USD
Ubicado en el corazón del centro de Puerto Vallarta, V Boulevard combina un estilo de vida dinámico con un diseño único. Desarrollado...
$ 381,944.00 USD
Condo 104 is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath condominium located on the corner of the building, featuring a spacious wraparound terrace along Honduras...
$ 381,600.00 USD
Quartier is a boutique residential development in Puerto Vallarta, uniquely positioned at the exclusive entry point to downtown. This...
$ 380,000.00 USD
English Below La Unidad 2-A en Costa Rican Tower está en planta baja, con acceso directo y práctico, ideal para quienes buscan comodidad...
$ 379,310.00 USD
ART WALK is an experience for a small group of people passionate and respectful of nature and Mexican Art Expressions founded in Nature. Inspired...
$ 378,400.00 USD
Quartier is a boutique residential development in Puerto Vallarta, uniquely positioned at the exclusive entry point to downtown. This...
$ 377,000.00 USD
English Follows: Este espacioso condominio, cuidadosamente diseñado, ofrece la síntesis única perfecta: recién construido y completado...
$ 375,360.00 USD
Condo 304 is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath condominium located on the corner of the building, featuring a spacious wraparound terrace along Honduras...
$ 372,640.00 USD
ART WALK is an experience for a small group of people passionate and respectful of nature and Mexican Art Expressions founded in Nature. Inspired...
$ 371,869.00 USD
**The price shown is the list price. UP TO 25% DISCOUNT OFF THIS PRICE'''' Olympia: Vallarta's Newest Gem. Don't miss your chance to...
$ 371,522.00 USD
ART WALK is an experience for a small group of people passionate and respectful of nature and Mexican Art Expressions founded in Nature. Inspired...
$ 369,053.00 USD
English Below. Zarimar es un exclusivo edificio boutique ubicado en el corazón del Centro de Puerto Vallarta, a tan solo cinco cuadras...
$ 369,000.00 USD
Ubicado en el corazón del centro de Puerto Vallarta, V Boulevard combina un estilo de vida dinámico con un diseño único. Desarrollado...
$ 369,000.00 USD
Presentamos este exclusivo departamento en el Condominio The Colonial, estratégicamente situado en la calle Bolivia, Colonia Cinco...
$ 365,000.00 USD
Esta casa es más que un hogar: es un estilo de vida tropical contemporáneo enclavado en las pintorescas colinas que dominan el centro...
$ 362,857.00 USD
Charming and well-appointed condo, located in a prime area of Puerto Vallarta just 10 blocks from the beach and a short distance from...

