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Unusual Attractions in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

La Rotonda del Mar

A Lovecraftian altar of nightmarish bronze chairs sits ominously on a boardwalk in Puerto Vallarta.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Iguana Bridge

This bridge over the River Cuale leads to a neighborhood that was once an escape for Hollywood's elite.

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'El Buzo' ('The Diver')

A sculpture dedicated to the trade that gave the town its name.

10 miles from Puerto Vallarta

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Reindeer of La Cruz

A wooden sculpture sits rather out of place in this Mexican beach town.

11 miles from Puerto Vallarta

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Hidden Beach

A lovers' beach, tucked below the surface of the island, provides a safe haven for romance.

22 miles from Puerto Vallarta

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