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Esplanade in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Malecón is a 12-block, mile-long esplanade in Puerto Vallarta's Centro and Zona Romántica, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.[1][2][3][4] The waterfront crosses the Cuale River via Puente Río Cuale.
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Location | Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico |
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Coordinates | 20°36′52.955″N 105°13′59.509″W |
Built between 1935 and 1936, it was expanded between 1940 and 1952. In 2002, the Malecón was destroyed by Hurricane Kenna. After 9 years of repairs, the Malecón was reopened with a wider pedestrian walkway.[4]
On the Malecón there are several restaurants, clothing stores, jewelry stores, and craft vendors.[5][6] Among the features of the place are Los Arcos, the Malecón Lighthouse, and a collection of sculptures.
The walkway has featured numerous sculptures, including:
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