My wife and I recently returned from our annual vacation to PV. There are many vacation rentals on the South side to put you within walking distance to many restaurants, beach,and pier for water taxi's for excursions. This is the location to reach back to the real PV. Jeff

Pros: little shops, vendors, and restaurants everywhere...the beach in the area seemed well taken care for...the pier in the area is a little different than most (just adds to the charm of the area)... Most of the people are very nice and willing to help... pretty much had everything you needed Cons: Because of all charms of the area it's... More

Walking the beach walk, music at sunset, open air bars, and old cobblestone street lined with good food and good fun.

So many yummy restaurants to choose from, Paradise Centre is great for the market and love the shops on Basilio Badilio

Like an Aztec Live Performance with acrobatics & comedy and a nice romantic buffet dinner on the beach with tiki torches.

Very unique and quaint area. Easily covered by foot. Many excellent restaurants and great shopping. You are never more than a short distance to Los Muertos beach and just a short walk along the beach to the center of town.

This is our 10th trip to Vallarta and we always stay in this area. We can walk to most things we want to do and taxis are always readily available if you choose to use them. As far as we are concerned, we do not feel a need to leave this area because it is so convenient and pleasant. Excellent... More

As one half of a same-sex interracial couple, I had my doubts about coming to Mexico. Even though I speak the language, I was prepared for the occassional stare or dirty look. Thankfully I was completely wrong! From the first night we arrived my partner and I felt welcomed and were treated like royalty! Every night we walked down the... More

The Romantic Zone is our favorite section in Puerto Vallarta. It is in old town and still has the quaint charm of old Mexico. There are many many great restaurants in this section of town. We recommend staying here while in PV. It is in walking distance to everything, including a walk along the Malecon, yet it is far enough... More