Art Takes Over the Urban Landscape in Puerto Vallarta
From the hipster feel of Frida Kahlo images to the enigmatic charm of Mexican legendary actress Maria Félix—also known as La Doña—murals throughout Puerto Vallarta are enhancing the urban scene.
Several months ago, we began noticing an art initiative taking place throughout Puerto Vallarta looking to bring to life damaged urban spaces or unpainted walls, providing a fresh new look and feel to the city. Talented artists with diverse styles—most of them anonymous—have painted murals at different spots in town, providing locals and visitors with an unexpected outdoor gallery. We offer a curated selection of the latest works we’ve discovered as a sampling of all the wonderful creations displayed in our community, and also as an invitation for you to explore the city and share your favorites on social media using the hashtag #LovePV.
Have you snapped the new muse of the Puerto Vallarta’s Malecon?
A mural of the renowned Mexican actress María Félix, aka “La Doña,” has been painted on a wall under the Rio Cuale Pedestrian Bridge. The image seems to be a portrait of “Maclovia”, the character played by the actress in the eponymous film, released in 1948.
To read more about María Félix, please click here.
At the same spot, opposite to “La Doña” mural, a painting of the Mother Nature is also displayed featuring images of natural species living in the Banderas Bay.
These two murals were featured in “Art in 10 Unexpected Places,” an article that appeared in Vallarta Lifestyles’ February 2016 issue.
Not far from the Libramiento Overpass, in the Agua Azul neighborhood, a mural of legendary Mexican painter Frida Kahlo is showcased. The image features a “toad” on the head of the artist, as a representation of her beloved, Diego Rivera, whose nickname was the name of this peculiar animal.
Wouldn’t it be amazing to make a phone call from this unique public telephone located in the Puerto Vallarta’s Municipal Market?
Caminando me encontré #artstreet #phone #somewhere #artist #lovely #puertovallarta #arte
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Along Morelos Street in downtown Puerto Vallarta, unpainted walls have been restored with impressive works of arts, such as this black and white mystique mural that seems to be representing a prehispanic warrior.
Street scenes #postcardsfromtheworld #mexio #puertovallarta
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A well-earned tribute to all the divers of the region is showcased at Lázaro Cárdenas Park in colonia Emiliano Zapata, representing the charisma and positive attitude of these locals, making a living from the sea.
Una foto publicada por Jorge Arturo Diaz (@arturodiaz75) el
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