Puerto Vallarta's South Side has a charming small-town feel, cosmopolitan lifestyle, privileged climate, friendly locals and natural beauty that makes it one of the most popular places for vacation and retirement. Just over the River Cuale bridge, and only a few blocks from the Malecon, this part of town has a unique charm and character of its own.

With a colorful blend of the old and the new, Puerto Vallarta offers an unrivaled combination of simple pleasures and sophisticated charms. Fine dining restaurants, art galleries, upscale shopping centers, internet cafes and nightclubs peacefully coexist alongside taco stands, street-side vendors selling Mexican handcrafts, traditional open air markets and strolling mariachi bands.

But much of Puerto Vallarta's magic is in the hearts of her people. Often described as "one big, happy family," Vallartenses are known for their hospitality and for going out of their way to welcome foreign visitors or residents.