Puerto Vallarta Historical El Centro: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

See Puerto Vallarta’s Old Town at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• Trace the city’s transition from a tropical fishing village frequented by pirates and miners in search of their fortunes, into one of today’s top tourist destinations
• Hear from producer Sandra Cesca who turned her passion for sharing Mexican culture into a profession
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Please note that this is a hilly walk.

This self-guided audio tour starts on the Malecon, facing the sea and the Seahorse Sculpture. You’ll hear how the tour works using the VoiceMap app and about Puerto Vallarta.

The tour passes by the Los Arcos Amphitheater. You’ll hear about why it was built while you walk.

The tour passes through Plaza de Armas, where people gathered to gossip and buy goods over 100 years ago.

The tour passes by Sergio Bustamante Gallery. You’ll hear about the famous sculptor while you walk.

The tour passes by Peyote People, one of the oldest Huichol shops in Vallarta. You’ll hear about the shop and have an opportunity to pop inside.

The tour passes by Vallarta Chocolate and Cigar Factory. You’ll hear about the store while you walk.

The tour passes by Villa Leonarda. The villa is owned by Sergio Toledano, adopted Godson of Liz Taylor and Richard Burton.

The tour passes by Casa Kimberly. You’ll see the bridge that Richard Burton used to cross to get to Elizabeth Taylor’s room when she stayed at the hotel.

The tour passes by the sculpture of Augustine Flores Contreras. Education for all was championed and financially supported by Contreras until his death in 1975.

The tour passes by the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which took over 40 years to complete.

The tour passes by the Faro Del Malecon. This signal was placed here in 1930 to help ships navigate into the rocky harbor.

The tour follows a stretch of the malecon. You’ll be shown some of the 30 sculptures that are placed along the malecon.

The tour passes by Sergio Bustamonte’s sculpture “In Search of Reason.”

The tour passes by the sculpture Rotunda del Mar by Alejandro Colunga, which was installed in 1997.

The tour passes by “Nature as Mother” a sculpture by Adrián Reynoso, which was installed in 1997.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

• Puerto Vallarta Historical El Centro: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
  Add

• VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
• Lifetime access to this tour in English
• Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

• Food/Drink
• Smartphone and headphones
• Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
• Transportation

Trending Puerto Vallarta Nearby Tours Likely To Sell Out

VOICEMAP CODE
───
Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you’ll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you’ve booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
───
Once you’ve received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE
───
• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT
───
For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by VoiceMap Audio Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Mexico_City.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.