Vallarta Central

There's no doubt that living in the heart of downtown is attractive for many who move to Puerto Vallarta specifically for the romantic life suggested by walking along the Malecón in El Centro on a sunny Sunday, surrounded by the friendly faces of Mexico. This is where real estate tourism began for Puerto Vallarta, with builders such as Wulff and Romero building homes for gringos on the hills behind the town and along the Cuale River (hence the nickname Gringo Gulch).

Very traditional homes dot the hillside, offering wonderful views of the town and bay. Although there are a few small condo projects, most are located along Los Muertos Beach to the south of town. This is the town’s most popular beach, with an active day and nightlife along Olas Altas behind the beach. Along the Malecon, which now stretches from one end of town to the other, there are mostly shops, restaurants and nightclubs, with few homes or condominiums. If you like to be close to the best restaurants and nightlife, this is the place to be.

Central Vallarta is divided into three areas: Northside, Southside and Eastside. The divider between North and South is the Cuale River, which runs through the center of town. North includes the popular Malecon with restaurants, shops and nightclubs built along its length, with typical Vallarta homes built into the hillside behind. South is often referred to as well as "Los Muertos" or "Zona Romantica". The most common real estate found here would be the mid-priced condominiums that line the beach of Los Muertos. East encompasses the residential colonias behind the city downtown, with popular neighborhoods being La Pechuga...

Some say the best views in all of Banderas Bay are from the luxury homes and condos built into hills of Amapas and Conchas Chinas. For many, that's the primary reason for living and owning real estate in this exclusive zone just south of Vallarta's downtown area, nestled into the foothills of the Sierra Madre. For years, Conchas Chinas real estate has offered some of the most exclusive homes and condominiums available around the bay. There are oceanfront homes (and a few condo projects), but more are built onto the hillside. Recently, Amapas has been following suit with mostly mid-range real estate condominiums. The views are spectacular, and the easy access to town has made this a favorite place to live for many.

Important sub-regions of Vallarta Central:

Central Vallarta - North (El Centro): Downtown Puerto Vallarta is traditionally divided into two regions by the Cuale River which runs through the middle of the town. On the north side you'll find the famous Vallarta "Malecon" boardwalk, which now has been extended by a pedestrian bridge along the beach, to actually reach the south side.

Central Vallarta - South (Zona Romantica): The south side of downtown Puerto Vallarta is a vibrant region that offers a number of different real estate options for those interested in living right downtown and close to the beach. Also commonly known as Zona Romantica, Downtown South or Emiliano Zapata, it actually a little bit of all these names and more.

Central Vallarta - East: Central Vallarta East consists primarily of the hillside behind Puerto Vallarta, known as "La Pechuga" and also few popular neighborhoods such as La Remance and and Las Conoas. It also follows the Cuale River up the valley, which has become quite a large neighborhood in itself over the past few years.

Central Vallarta - Conchas Chinas Real Estate: Some say the best views in all of Banderas Bay are from the luxury homes and condos built into hills of Conchas Chinas, with panoramic vistas of the whole bay and for some, downtown Vallarta as well.Some say the best views in all of Banderas Bay are from the luxury homes and condos built into hills of Conchas Chinas, with panoramic vistas of the whole bay and for some, downtown Vallarta as well.

Central Vallarta - Amapas Real Estate: Some of the best views available in all of Banderas Bay are from the mid- to high-end luxury homes and condos built into hills of Amapas.

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