Malecon Lighting Improvement Project Announced

Tourists enjoy strolling along the Malecon, admiring the public sculpture collection.

Jalisco’s Secretary of Tourism recently announced that a new artistic illumination project along Puerto Vallarta’s Malecon—from the dolphin fountain to the Rio Cuale pedestrian bridge—will fall into place within the next three months. Presently, the state tourism office is requesting bids from specialized construction companies. Once a company is chosen, it is expected that the project will come to fruition during the summer months. In addition, it was announced that public lighting for City Hall, the Church of Guadalupe and other important El Centro structures will also be overhauled this summer.

Puerto Vallarta’s scenic Malecon is one of the most popular tourist destinations in town, with visitors and locals flocking to it at all hours of the day to enjoy the ocean view or the impressive public sculptures that have been installed in it. Shops, restaurants and nightclubs complement the experience, should you wish to enjoy a beverage or meal while you enjoy the sunset. Early in the day and on weekends, many cyclists take advantage of the dedicated bicycle lane, along with joggers and folks simply enjoying a leisurely walk.