Amigos De La Isla Cuale / Friends Of The Rio Cuale The Isla Cuale is maintained with the help of a group of volunteers comprising of local Mexican and …
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Mar 15, 2025
We heard that the Isla Cuale Market was the best in Puerto Vallarta, and so we had to check it out. We totally agree - it is THE best outdoor market in PV!! Even the journey to get there is scenic …Full review by RebeccaLiving
Oct 30, 2024
A small island in the river which is primarily filled with semi-permanent stalls selling knick-knacks and kitschy gifts -- however, the island itself is quite lovely and also home to some vendors sel…Full review by ljtwpg
Oct 20, 2024
Located South of El Malecón Puerto Vallarta's Isla Río Cuale is home to several street vendors and a sizable park full of natural flowers, paths, birds and animals. Bring cash for souvenirs both han…Full review by endoedibles
I'm going to reword my question. How do I get to Isla Cuale shopping area thats not via a swinging bridge. Is the only other option the bridge/stairs by the Malecon. I know I saw the swinging bridge was damaged during a storm plus there is no way my grandma is stepping foot on a swinging bridge lol.
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Well there two other "real" bridges other than the one at the Malecon. The first is the north/south street "Emiliano Zapata" and the other is the north/south street "Insurgentes". Or, …
Well there two other "real" bridges other than the one at the Malecon. The first is the north/south street "Emiliano Zapata" and the other is the north/south street "Insurgentes". Or, you could ask any one for directions if you're in the local: ¿Dónde está el puente para la Isla Cuale?
Is there a no swinging bridge option? If so where do I access it?
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No. Malicon means. literally, boardwalk. But, if you walk along the Malecon north to south, or south to north, you'll eventually cross a bridge in the Malecon with the ocean on one side, …
No. Malicon means. literally, boardwalk. But, if you walk along the Malecon north to south, or south to north, you'll eventually cross a bridge in the Malecon with the ocean on one side, and a river on the other side, running into the ocean. On that bridge there is a stone stairway that down to the Island in the river. That is the Isla Cuale in the Rio Cuale. The restaurant that you see on the tip of the island is my favorite spot in Puerto Vallarta -- Oscar's! A place to have a martagira and totopos with guacamole and make memories... with views that don't stop.
Can someone please explain if the Isla Cuale is part of the Malecon and is it north, south, etc. Thanks.
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Walk to the end of the Malecon going south. There will be a walkway over the river. Under this there are markets. The Isla cuale can be reached this way. I can see that other …
Walk to the end of the Malecon going south. There will be a walkway over the river. Under this there are markets. The Isla cuale can be reached this way. I can see that other readers have already answered this question. You should eventually find the little suspension bridge. This area is closer to the old town or Zona romantically.
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