Old Town, Puerto Vallarta is both vibrant and charming and includes the colonias of Emiliano Zapata & Gringo Gulch.  It has romantic charm, with historic buildings and cobblestone streets but it’s also where most of the action happens. The downtown neighborhood of 5 de Diciembre also features traditional architecture with beautiful bay views. These neighborhood features some of the best cultural events, art galleries, and restaurants in the city, and is home to the popular Los Muertos beach. The community is higher density with many new developments, beachfront condos, resort hotels, and modern villas

Traditional style apartments, newer modern developments, and open-air markets, combine to offer local Mexican culture with a unique urban and resort lifestyle. This area has shown some of the most growth in Puerto Vallarta and offers many options for people looking to purchase a home or find a vacation rental near both the beach and the most lively part of town. Those who enjoy live theater, international dining, boutique shopping, art galleries, and cafés will fall in love with the Romantic Zone, which also happens to be the number one LGBT tourist destination in Mexico. The charm of the area, diversity of activities, and the ability to enjoy urban, beachfront living is why real estate in Old Town/Downtown is such a desirable option.

Old Town lies north of the exclusive neighborhoods of Conchas Chinas, Amapas & Alta Vista and south of the residential neighborhoods Fluvial, Versalles and Las Gaviotas.