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A really great sunset from the Riu in Puerto Vallarta facing the Pacific Ocean.

Sunset from Riu Puerto Vallarta

A really great sunset from the Riu in Puerto Vallarta facing the Pacific Ocean.

Mexico, Pacific Ocean, Puerto Vallarta, Sunset
A restaurant in Zona Romántica Puerto Vallarta.

Puerto Vallarta Zona Romántica Restaurant

A restaurant in Zona Romántica Puerto Vallarta.

Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Zona Romántica
The densely layered hillsides of Puerto Vallarta rise above Playa de los Muertos, one of the city’s most iconic and active beachfronts. The shoreline is packed with rows of umbrellas and sunbathers, backed by mid-century and modern resort towers stacked against the green slopes of the Sierra Madre Occidental. Fishermen, swimmers, and jet-ski riders share the bay, while pelicans glide overhead. The neighborhood of Zona Romántica just inland mixes narrow cobblestone streets with lively bars and cafes, making this stretch of the Bahía de Banderas one of Mexico’s most photographed coastal skylines and a focal point of everyday life for both locals and visitors.

Playa de los Muertos, Puerto Vallarta

The densely layered hillsides of Puerto Vallarta rise above Playa de los Muertos, one of the city’s most iconic and…

Beach, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, test
Los Muertos Pier along Playa de los Muertos in Zona Romántica Puerto Vallarta Mexico.

Looking out from the Los Muertos Pier in Puerto Vallarta

Los Muertos Pier along Playa de los Muertos in Zona Romántica Puerto Vallarta Mexico.

Los Muertos Pier, Mexico, Playa de los Muertos, Puerto Vallarta, Zona Romántica
Amid a colorful array of sun hats and tourist apparel, a display of handcrafted souvenir signs made from repurposed Mexican license plates fills this small stall in Puerto Vallarta’s bustling shopping district. The plates feature playful, tongue-in-cheek phrases — a hallmark of beachside humor catering to travelers exploring the town’s narrow cobblestone streets. Surrounding the display are racks of wide-brimmed hats and caps branded with “Bass Pro Shops” and “Puerto Vallarta,” blending North American pop culture with the distinctly local artisan aesthetic. These market scenes embody the resort city’s mix of craftsmanship, commerce, and lighthearted tourism that defines much of coastal Mexico.

Puerto Vallarta Souvenir Stall with Handmade License Plates

Amid a colorful array of sun hats and tourist apparel, a display of handcrafted souvenir signs made from repurposed Mexican…

Art, License Plates, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Shop
A coin-operated public payphone marked “Monedas 090” stands on a cobblestone street in central Puerto Vallarta, a reminder of the pre-digital era still visible in everyday urban life. Behind it, a mix of aging vehicles, small storefronts, and whitewashed buildings with red-tiled roofs reflect the city’s blend of local tradition and evolving modernity. These relics of analog communication, though seldom used today, remain scattered across Mexico’s towns and resort cities — quiet artifacts of an infrastructure that once connected travelers and locals alike.

Coin Payphone on Calle Hidalgo, Puerto Vallarta

A coin-operated public payphone marked “Monedas 090” stands on a cobblestone street in central Puerto Vallarta, a reminder of the…

Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Tequila
A new fleet of electric bicycles for the Puerto Vallarta municipal police stands ready for deployment, each bearing the city’s emblem and markings for the Policía Turística. These fat-tire e-bikes, still wrapped in protective film, are part of an initiative to increase patrol mobility along the Malecón, beaches, and narrow city streets. The compact, battery-powered design enables officers to respond quickly through the resort’s bustling pedestrian areas while reducing emissions and traffic congestion along the bayfront.

Puerto Vallarta Police E-Bike Fleet

A new fleet of electric bicycles for the Puerto Vallarta municipal police stands ready for deployment, each bearing the city’s…

Bike Police, Biking, Mexico, Police, Puerto Vallarta
The lively Malecón promenade in Puerto Vallarta stretches along the Bay of Banderas, framed by rows of palms, open-air cafés, and small artisan stands shaded by red umbrellas. Visitors walk the cobblestone walkway past shops like Casa Mina and La Chata, where colorful papel picado flags flutter above the outdoor seating. In the distance, high-rise hotels mark the city’s modern skyline, while the older seafront retains the intimate, walkable character that has made this coastal destination one of Mexico’s most beloved beach towns.

Strolling the Puerto Vallarta Malecón

The lively Malecón promenade in Puerto Vallarta stretches along the Bay of Banderas, framed by rows of palms, open-air cafés,…

Malecon Boardwalk, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Shopping
A narrow street in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica angles upward toward the city’s steep green hills, where a red-and-white radio tower crowns a weathered building labeled Restaurante El Panorama. The scene captures the city’s layered verticality—low stucco terraces with clay roofs in the foreground give way to midcentury apartment towers clinging to the slopes. The dense mix of balconies, street lamps, and satellite dishes reflects Puerto Vallarta’s blend of resort development and lived-in coastal community, where mountain terrain meets compact urban architecture.

Hillside Towers of Puerto Vallarta

A narrow street in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica angles upward toward the city’s steep green hills, where a red-and-white radio…

Antenna, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Restaurant El Panorama
A coin-operated public payphone marked “Monedas 090” stands on a cobblestone street in central Puerto Vallarta, a reminder of the pre-digital era still visible in everyday urban life. Behind it, a mix of aging vehicles, small storefronts, and whitewashed buildings with red-tiled roofs reflect the city’s blend of local tradition and evolving modernity. These relics of analog communication, though seldom used today, remain scattered across Mexico’s towns and resort cities — quiet artifacts of an infrastructure that once connected travelers and locals alike.

Coin Payphone on Calle Hidalgo, Puerto Vallarta

A coin-operated public payphone marked “Monedas 090” stands on a cobblestone street in central Puerto Vallarta, a reminder of the…

Mexico, Pay phone, Puerto Vallarta
A colorful souvenir shop in Puerto Vallarta displays a mix of handmade textiles, luchador masks, and woven bags beside a bold political T-shirt. The storefront sign, “Peyote People — Native Folk Art,” hints at a focus on indigenous crafts, yet the juxtaposition of local artistry with sharp political commentary captures the layered nature of Mexican tourist zones. From bright ponchos and beach gear to expressive graphic tees, the shopfront reflects the blend of commerce, art, and opinion that defines many coastal market streets across Mexico.

Souvenir Shop and Street Expression, Puerto Vallarta

A colorful souvenir shop in Puerto Vallarta displays a mix of handmade textiles, luchador masks, and woven bags beside a…

Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, T-Shirt, Trump
A pair of weathered stickers cling to a rusted street pole along a cobblestone street in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. One features a political caricature with the word “GENOCIDE,” while the other, a minimalist face design, sits just below. Cars and pedestrians move through the narrow street lined with traditional whitewashed buildings, tiled roofs, and small local shops. The scene reflects how political expression and street art intermingle in everyday urban spaces, even in tourist-heavy coastal towns.

Political Stickers on a Street Pole, Puerto Vallarta

A pair of weathered stickers cling to a rusted street pole along a cobblestone street in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. One…

Joe Biden, Malecon Boardwalk, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Radical, Radical Art
Along the long shoreline of Nuevo Vallarta, visitors stroll the water’s edge where the resort towers of Riviera Nayarit meet the Pacific. The line of hotels and condominiums stretches toward Puerto Vallarta in the distance, marking one of Mexico’s most developed coastal corridors. Behind the beachfront skyline rise the forested slopes of the Sierra Madre Occidental, framing the region’s distinctive geography—where mountains descend sharply into the sea and urban leisure merges with natural backdrop.

Coastal Walk at Nuevo Vallarta

Along the long shoreline of Nuevo Vallarta, visitors stroll the water’s edge where the resort towers of Riviera Nayarit meet…

Beach, Horse, Horseback, Mexico, Mountains, Puerto Vallarta, Riu, Riu Resort, Sierra Madre Occidental, Sunset
Along the shoreline of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, people gather where the city meets the Pacific Ocean. Families cool off in the surf as the day winds down, while a local horse handler offers rides along the sand — a long-standing tradition of the bayfront. The beach, backed by the green ridges of the Sierra Madre, remains one of the central gathering spaces for Vallarta residents and visitors alike, blending tourism, community, and everyday coastal life.

Evening at Puerto Vallarta Beach

Along the shoreline of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, people gather where the city meets the Pacific Ocean. Families cool off in…

Beach, Horse, Horseback, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Riu, Riu Resort, Sunset
George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. The intersection has been an ongoing protest zone since the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

George Floyd Square in Minneapolis November 2024

George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. The intersection has been an ongoing protest zone since the murder of George Floyd on…

Chicago Ave, Cup Foods, Derek Chauvin, E 38th St, George Floyd, George Floyd Memorial, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Police, Minnesota, South Minneapolis, Unity Foods
Birthday candles an the George Floyd Memorial in George Floyd Square as seen in November 2024. The memorial is part of an ongoing protest at the intersection since the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square, November 2024

Birthday candles an the George Floyd Memorial in George Floyd Square as seen in November 2024. The memorial is part…

Chicago Ave, Cup Foods, Derek Chauvin, E 38th St, George Floyd, George Floyd Memorial, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Police, Minnesota, South Minneapolis, Unity Foods
Letters formed to spell Trump as seen on an electrical box at Blaisdell and Lake Street in South Minneapolis.

Trump on Lake Street

Letters formed to spell Trump as seen on an electrical box at Blaisdell and Lake Street in South Minneapolis.

Blaisdell Ave, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Political Sign, Presidential Election, Trump
New fencing dropped in the North Loop on N 5th Ave and I-94. It's too bad, was a fun spot to watch trains.  Could see the Light Rail, Northstar Line and freight trains from under this bridge.

Fencing below I-94 in Minneapolis

New fencing dropped in the North Loop on N 5th Ave and I-94. It's too bad, was a fun spot…

Fencing, Minneapolis, Minneapolis North Loop, Minnesota, MNDOT, Security
New fencing dropped in the North Loop on N 5th Ave and I-94. It's too bad, was a fun spot to watch trains.  Could see the Light Rail, Northstar Line and freight trains from under this bridge.

MNDOT fencing in the North Loop

New fencing dropped in the North Loop on N 5th Ave and I-94. It's too bad, was a fun spot…

Fencing, Minneapolis, Minneapolis North Loop, Minnesota, MNDOT, Security
New fencing dropped in the North Loop on N 5th Ave and I-94. It's too bad, was a fun spot to watch trains.  Could see the Light Rail, Northstar Line and freight trains from under this bridge.

Fencing under I-94 in North Loop Minneapolis

New fencing dropped in the North Loop on N 5th Ave and I-94. It's too bad, was a fun spot…

Fencing, Minneapolis, Minneapolis North Loop, Minnesota, MNDOT, Security
New fencing dropped in the North Loop on N 5th Ave and I-94. It's too bad, was a fun spot to watch trains.  Could see the Light Rail, Northstar Line and freight trains from under this bridge.

Walkway between fencing under I-94

New fencing dropped in the North Loop on N 5th Ave and I-94. It's too bad, was a fun spot…

Fencing, Minneapolis, Minneapolis North Loop, Minnesota, MNDOT, Security
A Kamala Harris Tim Walz for President yard sign seen in South Minneapolis;

Harris Walz ’24 Yard Sign in Minneapolis

A Kamala Harris Tim Walz for President yard sign seen in South Minneapolis;

Harris Walz, Kamala Harris, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Politics, Presidential Election, South Minneapolis, Tim Walz, Yard Sign
Political yard signs on the fence in front of a home in South Minneapolis prior to 2024 Presidential Election.

South Minneapolis yard signs on fence

Political yard signs on the fence in front of a home in South Minneapolis prior to 2024 Presidential Election.

Harris Walz, Kamala Harris, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Politics, Presidential Election, South Minneapolis, Tim Walz, Yard Sign
A Harris for President yard sign seen in South Minneapolis.

Harris For President Yard Sign in Minneapolis

A Harris for President yard sign seen in South Minneapolis.

Harris Walz, Kamala Harris, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Politics, Presidential Election, South Minneapolis, Tim Walz, Yard Sign
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