Sidewalk Expansion Project

Downtown Puerto Vallarta is undergoing a major beautification project. The sidewalk on the shop side of the boardwalk is being doubled in width and planter boxes are being added.

The sidewalk has always been too narrow for the number of people visiting downtown. Now, instead of bumping into every other person you pass you will be able to stroll comfortably while window shopping.

It will look great when it’s finished. I’d say it will all be done in about three weeks.

Sculpture on the Puerto Vallarta Boardwalk

One of my favorite sculptures on the boardwalk (Malecon) is the “Vallarta Dancers” sculpture created by Jim Demetro. Banderas News has a great article which explains the story behind the “Vallarta Dancers” sculpture and how it was produced.

The sculpture is located near the Starbucks on the main plaza. From the main plaza walk towards the beach and make left on the boardwalk and walk about 50 yards and you will see it.

The plaque reads:

The inspiration for the sculpture is the youthful energy, flowing movement, colorful costumes of the talented Xiutla dancers and their instructor and choreographer Prof. Enrique Barrios Limon

Saturday night on the boardwalk, “malecon” in Spanish, is a great time to people watch and get something to eat. We went for an “elote”, grilled corn smothered in mayonnaise, cheese, lime, and chili sauce.