In Search of Reason

The Rotunda by the Sea (Spanish: "La rotonda del mar") is an art installation by sculptor Alejandro Colunga along Puerto Vallarta's Malecón, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. Unveiled in 1996, the work has eight bronze thrones arranged in a circle.

Rain (Spanish: "Lluvia") is a sculpture by Jovian, installed along Puerto Vallarta's Malecón, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. The 3.5-metre (11 ft), tall statue weighs 650 kilograms and depicts "a young man who, with open arms and gaze to the sky, welcomes both residents and visitors alike". The sculpture has been valued at US$60,000 and was donated by the artist via Galería Corsica.

Nature as Mother (Spanish: "La Naturaleza Como Madre") is an abstract sculpture by Adrian Reynoso, installed along Puerto Vallarta's Malecón, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. According to Fodor's, the artwork depicts "a wave with some human characteristics on a spiral shell and symbolizes the evolution of our planet with nature as the controlling force".

Tritón y Sirena (also known as Tritón y Nereida) is a sculpture by Carlos Espino, installed along Puerto Vallarta's Malecón, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. Installed the 1990, the artwork depicts Triton (son of Poseidon and Amphitrite) and a Siren (sometimes considered a Nereid).

The Minstrel's Corner (Spanish: La Rinconada del Juglar) is a sculpture by Jose Ramiz Barquet, installed in Centro, Puerto Vallarta, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. Located at the intersection of Galeana and Hidalgo Streets, the statue depicts a minstrel playing a flute. It was dedicated in May 1999. A seating area was created around the artwork.

The Good Fortune Unicorn (Spanish: "El Unicornio de la Buena Fortuna") is a sculpture by Anibal Riebeling, installed along Puerto Vallarta's Malecón, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. According to Fodor's, "Its sleek and curvy shape makes it look like a natural part of the malecón."

The Boy on the Seahorse (Spanish: "El niño sobre el caballito de mar"), commonly known as El caballito, is a sculpture by Rafael Zamarripa. Two versions are installed in Puerto Vallarta, in the Mexican state of Jalisco; one along the Malecón in Centro and another at Playa de los Muertos in Zona Romántica. One of the existing sculptures along the Malecón, installed in 1976, replaced a smaller version which was erected at Playa de los Muertos in the late 1960s but later swept away by a storm. The work has been described as an icon of the city.

Rosita Beach is a beach in Centro, Puerto Vallarta, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. The beach borders the Malecón and shares a name with one of the city's oldest hotels. Playa Camarones is to the north and Playa Olas Altas is to the south.

The Subtle Stone Eater (Spanish: "El sutil comepiedras") is a statue by Jonás Gutiérrez, installed along Puerto Vallarta's Malecón, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. The 2.4-metre (7.9 ft) bronze sculpture was installed in January 2006.

Presidencia Municipal de Puerto Vallarta is a government building in Centro, Puerto Vallarta, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. The interior features a mural by Manuel Lepe Macedo called Puerto Vallarta.

Matamoros Lighthouse (Spanish: Faro de Matamoros) is a defunct lighthouse along Matamoros Street, in colonia Centro, Puerto Vallarta, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. A beacon, the structure was built by Roberto Alcazar and inaugurated on August 15, 1932. It operated until June 1978, and upon retirement, was deemed a historic landmark.In 2006, the structure was remodeled and converted into a lookout with stair access. The structure, now considered a tourist attraction, provides panoramic views of the city and Banderas Bay. It was cleaned and graffiti was removed in 2017.

Los Arcos (English: The Arches) is an amphitheater along the Malecón in Centro, Puerto Vallarta, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. U.S. News & World Report describes Los Arcos as "another iconic symbol of Puerto Vallarta that plays hosts to free performances, featuring live musicians and traditional Mexican dance troupes, just about every night".Four decorative stone arches, sometimes called Los Arcos del Malecón (English: Arches of the Malecón), have been described as "almost as worldwide recognizable" as The Boy on the Seahorse.