CONTEMPORARY
ARCHITECTURE
Without a doubt, one of the
strongest draws of Puerto Vallarta is the beauty of its
colonial streets, which are a perfect blend of old and new. You need only take
a walk along the Malecon to fully appreciate this.
Caballito de Mar ? A bronze statue of a
sea horse made by Rafael Zamarripa, it is emblematic
of Puerto Vallarta. There are two statues;
one located on the Playa de los Muertos (the
original), and the other (a reproduction), at the intersection of Diaz Ordaz and Morelos streets.
Edificio de Correos - Located in the city center between Morelos
and Mina streets, the postal building is an old house built in a traditional
style with a courtyard that is still in its original state.
El Faro ? Inaugurated on Aug. 15, 1932, this lighthouse is located in the
Vallarta Marina. In 1979 it was declared a historical monument.
Statue of
John Huston - The image of the famous director stands in the middle of Isla Rio Cuale, an island that
divides the city into two parts. The bronze statue was made in 1988 by Carlos
Ramirez to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the filming of
"The Night of the Iguana."
Fuente de los Delfines ? You can find this dolphin fountain next to open-air
theatre Aquiles Serdan.
James Bottoms built this modern styled bronze structure in 1987. It symbolizes
the fraternal bond between Santa Barbara, California, and Puerto Vallarta.
Glorieta de la Pareja - Located on the Malecon and sculpted in bronze in 1984 by Ramiz Barquet, this statue
depicts a human couple.
Glorieta de Triton
y Nereida - Located on the Malecon in front of the post office. It is a symbol of Costalegre?s corredor turistico. In a modernist style, it represents the god of
the sea and the nymph of the waves. Fausto Gonzalez Carranza built it in 1990.
