Puerto Vallarta / 8 photo spots
8 Instagram spots around Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta pairs a Pacific waterfront with a historic centre and hillside viewpoints. These eight ideas include the promenade, a river island and distinctive city landmarks.
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Malecón
The seafront Malecón links the centre with views across Banderas Bay. Use the line of the promenade to lead towards the water and leave the horizon level.
Search Google MapsChurch of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The church is a landmark in El Centro. Photograph its exterior with space above the tower, then look for a detail around the entrance.
Search Google MapsPlaza de Armas
The main square sits near the church and waterfront. Frame part of the plaza with its surrounding buildings to show how these landmarks meet.
Search Google MapsLos Arcos del Malecón
The arches mark an open-air performance space by the waterfront. Photograph their repeated shapes with the bay behind them.
Search Google MapsLos Muertos Pier
The pier extends from Los Muertos Beach. From the shore, leave room around its structure and use the shoreline to lead into the frame.
Search Google MapsIsla del Río Cuale
The Cuale River island is connected to the city by bridges. Use one bridge as a foreground element or focus on the river around the island.
Search Google MapsCerro de la Cruz lookout
From the hilltop lookout, the city and Banderas Bay form a wide panorama. Include some rooftops in the foreground to give the landscape scale.
Search Google MapsMatamoros Lighthouse
This former lighthouse stands inland from the Malecón. Make the structure your subject, then look for a view over the nearby city from the area around it.
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