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Zona Romantica


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 147 attractions in Puerto Vallarta
Traveler Description: Cozy restaurants and bars line the street in "romantic zone."
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Attraction type: Neighborhood
Activities: Dining, Walking

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4 of 5 stars
jason1026   2 contributions
Orlando, FL
Feb 26, 2009

My partner and I love the Zona Romantica! Very gay/gay friendly. Nice hotels - some all-gay if that's what you are looking for. Spas, gay beach, nice restaurants. The last two trips there we booked on the gay travel site Fabugo.com and got great deals. Our favorite hotels are Los Arcos or the Abbey. more

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4 of 5 stars
HappiTravelerChicago   11 contributions
Chicago
Jan 7, 2009
5/5 found this review helpful

I wouldn't stay anywhere else but Zona Romantica. It's more like a little beach neighborhood then anything else. I like walking out of a little Inn, and being part of a little neighborhood, nodding to vendors as I stroll down to the beach. Plus, you can walk downtown in 5 minutes if you want to explore other restaurants. However, I... more

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5 of 5 stars
pushadicta   2 contributions
San Francisco, California
Nov 26, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

This is a great little neighborhood that is removed from some of the more glitzy resorts and tourist-packed areas in Puerto Vallarta. Tourists are far and few between, except for the handful I recognized that lingered around the hostel we stayed at (Hostal El Oasis). If you stay away from the beach, you will encounter neighborhood shops, such as little... more

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4 of 5 stars
BrooklynRider   62 contributions
Brooklyn, NY
Mar 18, 2008
6/6 found this review helpful

A trip to Puerto Vallarta would not be complete with a stroll around this area of town. Cobble stone streets, wonderful nightlife, sidewalk cafes, and beautiful beaches combine to make this a very beautiful area. My understanding is that this was once a rather forgotten and forlorn area. Similar to South Beach in Miami, it was discovered by the gay... more

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5 of 5 stars
garyrbeck   29 contributions
San Francisco, California
Jan 10, 2008
15/17 found this review helpful

Imagine gay and gay-friendly spots all over the blocks of this colonia of PV. It is Mexican Castro, South Beach, Greenwich Village, Yonge, etc... If you have never visited, add to your list because I feel you will really enjoy all the activities from dawn until daybreak! Bring your bod, swimsuits, lotion, sunglasses and a tote. Carry bottled water and... more

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5 of 5 stars
gusgor   31 contributions
Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
Nov 5, 2008

Aqui encontraras Tiendas, Restaurantes, Hoteles y por supuesto La Playa de los Muertos! la comunidad gay la encontraras en esta... more

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