The street art of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
When I vacationed in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, I was delighted to discover an amazing selection of street art. I wrote about the pieces I came across in the 5 de Diciembre neighbourhood in my post Puerto Vallarta Street Art: Exploring 5 de Diciembre. Murals cover the buildings around the Cuale Cultural Center on Isla Cuale. I highlighted those in my post Isla Cuale: Island Oasis in Puerto Vallarta. But there was still more street art to be found throughout Puerto Vallarta.
This eclectic graffiti-like piece is on the corner of Calle Francisco I. Madero and Pino Suárez in the Romantic Zone
Also on Pina Suarez in the Romantic Zone
These three pieces were side by side on a long partial wall at 487 Hidalgo in El Centro
The painting of the woman on a building at the corner of Juárez and Josefa Ortíz de Domínguez is by Eva Bracamontes and is part of the Restore Coral Mural Project
In my post of street art in Puerto Vallarta’s 5 de Diciembre neighbourhood, I highlighted pieces that were part of the Restore Coral Mural Project. Restore Coral is an organization working for the restoration of reef systems in Mexico. The Mural Project raises awareness through urban art. Restore Coral murals can be found throughout Puerto Vallarta and other places in Mexico.
Dherzu Uzala’s contribution to the #RestoreCoral project on Iturbide near Calle Hidalgo
Liz Rashell’s Restore Coral Mural Project contribution, which you can find on Calle Aldama at Hidalgo
More Restore Coral murals can be found at the east end of Lazaro Cadenas Park in the Romantic Zone.
Restore Coral mural by Serge in Lazaro Cadenas Park
Mural in Lazaro Cadenas Park
I discovered more Restore Coral murals as well as some other murals in the parking lot behind the Food Park at Francisco Medina Ascencio 2540.
Restore Coral mural in Food Park parking lot
Restore Coral mural in Food Park parking lot
Another Restore Coral mural in the Food Park parking lot
Another piece in the Food Park parking lot
Also in the Food Park parking lot
Piece by Adrian Takano in the studio space at Art VallARTa
I first learned of Adrian Takano at an art exhibition at Art VallARTa, where he had some paintings for sale and where his mural of a boy with paint brushes is on the wall of one of the studio areas. Adrian Takano is a self-taught artist originally from Mexico City now living in Puerto Vallarta. I had the opportunity to watch him put the finishing touches on a mural in the playground of a children’s shelter. I captured a few seconds of that in the following video.
The piece in the above video is in private courtyard and therefore not accessible to the general public. However, there are several other pieces of Takano’s work on the streets of Puerto Vallarta. (He also has murals in other parts of Mexico, Chile, Argentina, and Colombia.)
Mural by Takano Abasolo 238 in el Centro
Murals by Takano at Lázaro Cárdenas 240 in the Romantic Zone
Adrian Takano also has a mural on a wall inside craft brewery Monzon Brewery Co.
Puerto Vallarta is full of vibrant street art. Like street art everywhere it ever changes as new pieces are created and old ones fade or are painted over.
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14 Comments
Ken Dowell
April 29, 2018 at 8:29 amI’m a big fan of street art so I’ve been enjoying these posts. Suspect I’d get hit by a car if I was walking around Puerto Vallarta because the art on the walls would have my full attention.
Donna Janke
May 6, 2018 at 7:54 amKen, I did run into the middle of the street several times to get a better view of the art, but I checked for traffic first.
Sue Reddel
April 30, 2018 at 9:04 pmThe street art in Puerto Vallarta is so beautiful and plentiful. Thanks for sharing your gorgeous photos with us.
Donna Janke
May 6, 2018 at 7:55 amSue, I really enjoyed the street art in Puerto Vallarta and am delighted to share it.
Carol
May 1, 2018 at 6:14 pmLove all the street art in PV. Since we will be there next year, I will make it a point to select my top 10 and feature them in a post, too!
Donna Janke
May 6, 2018 at 7:56 amCarol, there may some wonderful new pieces as well next year. I look forward to seeing your top 10.
Lyn (aka) The Travelling Lindfields
May 2, 2018 at 5:32 amI love street art. I don’t recall seeing any on our recent trip to Mexico. Next time we will have to include Puerto Vallarta on our itinerary. In the meantime I am pinning this to my street art board.
Donna Janke
May 6, 2018 at 7:57 amLyn, I haven’t been to many other places in Mexico and don’t know about the street art in other places. What I have noticed in general over the last few years is that street art is becoming more prominent and more impressive all over.
Doreen Pendgracs
May 2, 2018 at 6:09 pmI never get tired of looking at street art, Donna. Thx for sharing more from Puerto Vallarta. Definitely one of my favourite destinations.
Donna Janke
May 6, 2018 at 7:59 amDoreen, Puerto Vallarta certainly has a lot going for it as a tourist destination.
Marilyn Jones
May 4, 2018 at 10:48 amWhat an art treasure trove Puerto Vallarta is! I am always amazed by the talent these artists possess! Thank you for sharing more of this city’s art offerings!
Donna Janke
May 6, 2018 at 8:00 amMarilyn, I’m glad you enjoyed this post. I too am amazed at the talent.
alison abbott
May 7, 2018 at 8:48 amIncredible collection of street art in Puerto Vallarta. It must really brighten up the neighborhoods! I love to walk in cities to get a feel for the destination and can see this would be a spot I would really enjoy.
Donna Janke
May 7, 2018 at 12:19 pmAlison, it does indeed brighten up the neighbourhoods.