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Downtown
Vallarta has two main areas, divided by the Cuale River. The northern
section (at left on the map) is commonly referred to as Viejo Vallarta
or Centro. The famous Malecon is here as well as the Church of the
Virgin of Guadalupe crowned with its distinctive bell tower.
The
southern section of town (at the right) is known today as Olas Altas
or Zona Romantica. This area typifies traditional Puerto Vallarta,
full of cozy bars and international restaurants. Here also is Playa
los Muertos, popular with local residents and visitors alike, and
the pier offering boat transportation to the southern beach villages.
IN
THE CITY'S CENTER
at the mouth of the Cuale river, is Molino de Agua. Thirty years
ago it was called the Jungle Inn and was more like a forest than
a hotel, displaying tall palms as well as rubber and mango trees.
Molino de Agua has retained the charm of the city's past while adding
the comforts of modern life.
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