Best Free Nighttime Entertainment: The Malecón
Here in Vallarta, some of the best things in life truly are free! Visit the Malecon at night and immerse yourself in a beehive of activity and entertainment without needing to spend a peso.
Experience a romantic sunset with a magnificent unobstructed view of the western sky. Nightly entertainment at Los Arcos Amphitheater includes hilarious clown shows and, from time to time, folkloric dancers and other musical performers. The indigenous Papantla Flyers present four amazing “high flying” shows nightly. Sand sculptors take the timeless tradition of sand castle building to new levels, creating incredibly detailed, larger than life sand sculptures. Along the way, you’ll also fi nd talented street musicians and “human statues.” Art lovers will enjoy the huge metal sculptures created by various artists. The Malecon is a popular central meeting place and provides the perfect venue to people watch and/or to “cruise” along looking for that special someone. Finally, you’ll have the perfect vantage point for the nightly fi reworks display launched from a local pirate ship.
Whether strolling along, sitting and watching the world go by, or enjoying a show, the Malecón is a fabulous place for a memorable evening at no charge.


