Location:

Situated north of the Cuale River and fanning inland from the shimming bay waters are the sights and experiences of downtown Puerto Vallarta, also known as "El Centro."

In a nutshell:

While Puerto Vallarta is undoubtedly a modern city, you can still get a taste of colonial Mexico - cobblestone streets, white washed buildings, colorful potted flowers - with a stroll through downtown. Plus, the neighborhood is Puerto Vallarta's social and cultural nucleus, so whether you're up for a sunset stroll, a shopping adventure, a top-notch dinner or a wild night on the town, downtown Puerto Vallarta is the place to be.