Location:

From downtown Puerto Vallarta, just take a stroll over the bridge over the Cuale River and into the small town charm of the Zona Romántica.

In a nutshell:

Alluring, laid-back and relatively isolated from the rest of the city, Puerto Vallarta's Zona Romantica - or Romantic Zone - is a far cry from the tourism-charged bustle north of the river. This part of town is often overlooked by visitors who, often unbeknownst to them, miss out on experiencing the tasty restaurants, charming inns, white-stucco houses and art galleries that grace its cobblestone streets.