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.

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.