| While most tourists visit Puerto Vallarta to | | | | will find anywhere in the world. You can also |
| experience the beaches, resorts and unmatched | | | | find traditional work produced by the Huichol |
| natural beauty, there is a more creative | | | | - a tribe residing in the mountains outside |
| allure just beneath the surface. Though | | | | Puerto Vallarta - at Galeria Piramide. Not |
| Puerto Vallarta is far from a sprawling city, | | | | only will you be able to see incredible |
| the community houses more galleries than any | | | | examples of traditional bead and woven art, |
| Mexican destination outside the capital. | | | | you can witness these indigenous artisans |
| Throughout the years, artists and aficionados | | | | working at the gallery. |
| have flocked to the majestic landscape of | | | | |
| Puerto Vallarta. The results can be seen | | | | One of the most popular events in Puerto |
| throughout the galleries of the city - in | | | | Vallarta is the Old Town Art Walk that takes |
| everything from painting, sculpture and | | | | place each Wednesday during the tourism |
| ceramics to jewelry, literature and fashion. | | | | season - generally October to April. On these |
| Yet, even if you don't step inside any of | | | | special evenings, you will find at least 17 |
| Puerto Vallarta's galleries, you will still | | | | galleries open late to display everything |
| find yourself surrounded by art - courtesy of | | | | from the newest work of local artists to |
| public sculptures throughout the city and the | | | | treasured paintings by Old Masters. You can |
| paintings lining the walls of local | | | | enjoy this self-guided walking tour at your |
| restaurants. Regardless of where you set foot | | | | own pace with the assistance of detailed maps |
| in this gorgeous city, you are sure to be | | | | available at any of the galleries or your |
| overwhelmed by the powerful creative spirit. | | | | resort. The Old Town is also a great place to |
| | | | dine, but make sure to save some room for |
| Inside the galleries of Puerto Vallarta, you | | | | complimentary hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. |
| will find everything from folk art to the | | | | |
| most challenging contemporary compositions of | | | | No visit to Puerto Vallarta is complete |
| the region's vibrant art scene. One of the | | | | without a stroll down the city's famed |
| most well-known galleries is the Galeria Arte | | | | boardwalk - the Malecon. Besides offering a |
| Latinoamericano - a two-story collection of | | | | beautiful view of Banderas Bay, the Malecon |
| Puerto Vallarta's finest painters and | | | | serves as an outdoor sculpture museum. |
| sculptors. Another great destination for | | | | Beginning at the north end of the boardwalk, |
| locally produced work is Galeria Dante. | | | | you will encounter Mathis Lidice's "Los |
| Featuring more than 50 artists from the | | | | Milenios" - one of the most photographed |
| Puerto Vallarta community, this gallery has | | | | sites in Puerto Vallarta. Tourists are also |
| been awarded top honors in numerous | | | | known to gather around the "Rotonda del Mar," |
| publications. | | | | a unique assemblage of chairs by local artist |
| | | | Alejandro Colunga. If you want to learn more |
| While there is a strong focus on locally | | | | about the sculptures of the Malecon or the |
| produced artwork in Puerto Vallarta, don't be | | | | artists behind them, don't miss the Tuesday |
| surprised to find some famous names on the | | | | morning tour offered by Gary Thompson - owner |
| walls. For instance, Galeria Omar Alonso has | | | | of the Galleria Pacifico. Ramiz Barquet - one |
| displayed works by documentary photographer | | | | of the city's most celebrated artists - is |
| Sebastiao Salgado and European artists such | | | | often on hand to discuss his famous work "La |
| as Wouter Deruytter and Michal Macku. Galeria | | | | Nostalgia" and offer a unique perspective on |
| Corsica - a popular destination for | | | | the region's artistic culture. |
| collectors - features artists championed by | | | | |
| Mexico City's Museum of Modern Art. The | | | | Most importantly, Puerto Vallarta has |
| Galerie des Artistes - a space known for its | | | | something for everyone's taste and price |
| many rooms of unique pieces - has also been | | | | range - making it easy to come home with a |
| known to exhibit works by Diego Rivera and | | | | piece of this beautiful city. Regardless of |
| Jose Clemente Orozco. | | | | when you visit Puerto Vallarta, the city will |
| | | | have plenty to inspire your creative side. |
| One of the most celebrated art forms of | | | | The Puerto Vallarta art scene is always |
| Mexico is Mata Ortiz pottery, an elegant | | | | expanding, incorporating new styles and |
| craft on display in a pair of galleries. Both | | | | concepts to reflect the ideas of artists and |
| Galeria Mata Ortiz and Galeria de Ollas | | | | visitors alike. |
| feature some of the best ceramic work you | | | | |