Location | Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico |
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Coordinates | 20°36′52.955″N 105°13′59.509″W / 20.61470972°N 105.23319694°W |
The Malecón is a 12-block, mile-long esplanade in Puerto Vallarta's Centro and Zona Romántica, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.[1][2][3][4] The waterfront crosses the Cuale River via Puente Río Cuale.
Built between 1935 and 1936, it was expanded between 1940 and 1952. In 2002, the Malecón was destroyed by Hurricane Kenna. After 9 years of repairs, the Malecón was reopened with a wider pedestrian walkway.[4]
On the Malecón there are several restaurants, clothing stores, jewelry stores, and craft vendors.[5][6] Among the features of the place are Los Arcos, the Malecón Lighthouse, and a collection of sculptures.
The walkway has featured numerous sculptures, including: