Cobblestones and Culture: My December Reset in Puerto Vallarta
- Jan 25, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 13
I have always been a huge believer that traveling and soaking up different cultures is the best way to spend your time. Puerto Vallarta is easily one of my favorite spots in Mexico because it has this magnetic, welcoming energy that just pulls you in. On my most recent trip, I spent the afternoon at El Malecón, which is basically a beautiful twenty-block walkway right by the ocean. It was one of those perfect December days where the sky is a deep blue and the water looks so calm you just want to dive right in.
The real highlight for me was the incredible lineup of statues that stretch along the entire boardwalk. I spent a good chunk of time snapping photos of these unique bronze figures because they bring such a cool, artistic vibe to the natural beauty of the coast. Each sculpture feels like its own little story, and walking past them with the salt air in my lungs was the exact kind of mental "refresh" I was looking for. These works of art provided the perfect balance to an already stunning setting.
By the time I finished my walk, I felt that familiar sense of peace that only comes from stepping outside your own bubble. Puerto Vallarta has a way of making you slow down and actually notice the details, from the intricate art on the street to the way the sun hits the water. It was the ultimate way to recharge my creative battery before heading back to the real world. Sometimes, all it takes is a long walk by the sea and a bit of local culture to feel like a human being again.