Playa Los Muertos & Pier

About Playa Los Muertos & Pier

The vibrant heart of the Romantic Zone, famous for its world-class pier, beach clubs, strolling vendors, water-taxi departures, and lively social scene.

Playa Los Muertos is Puerto Vallarta's most celebrated and high-energy urban beach. Located in the lively Zona Romántica, it is anchored by the breathtaking sail-shaped Los Muertos Pier (Muelle de Los Muertos), illuminated with colorful LED lights at night. Lined with renowned beachfront restaurants (La Palapa, El Dorado), day clubs, and live music, it is the social center of the bay and the main departure dock for water taxis heading to south-coast jungle coves.

How to get there

Centrally located in Puerto Vallarta with direct pedestrian and road access.

• Take any green city bus along Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio to Centro (10 MXN).
• 5-10 min drive from anywhere in Central Puerto Vallarta.

Local planning notes

• Stroll along the illuminated Los Muertos Pier at night for panoramic city views.
• Board morning pangas directly from the pier to Yelapa, Quimixto, and Las Ánimas.
• Try fresh grilled fish and shrimp skewers (vara de camarón) from licensed beach vendors.

Before you go

• Popular and lively; can get bustling on weekend afternoons and holidays.
• Keep valuables secured when swimming or enjoying the water.

Nearby places and attractions

• Los Muertos Pier (Muelle): Award-winning sail-shaped pedestrian pier illuminated with colorful LED lights at night. (Central beachfront)
• Las Pilitas & Original 1968 Seahorse: The rocky point where Rafael Zamarripa's original 1968 Seahorse sculpture was first installed. (South end of beach)
• El Púlpito Headland: Dramatic jungle-topped rocky point with hiking steps leading over to secluded Playa Amapas. (Southern rocky point)