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Cerro de la Cruz or Puerta Vallarta viewpoint
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

Cerro de la Cruz or Puerta Vallarta viewpoint

Length6 mi
Elev. Gain446.1 ft
Est. Steps14000
Trail
Created by Alan

Cerro de la Cruz or Puerta Vallarta viewpoint Introduction

Cerro de la Cruz or Puerta Vallarta viewpoint is a 6 mile (14,000-step) route located near Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. This route has an elevation gain of about 446.1 ft and is rated as medium. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
Walk to a great vista of Puerta Vallarta town and coast.

Map of Cerro de la Cruz or Puerta Vallarta viewpoint

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Attractions Near Cerro de la Cruz or Puerta Vallarta viewpoint

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In Search of Reason

Place
In Search of Reason (Spanish: "En busca de la razón") is a 2000 sculpture by Sergio Bustamante, installed along Puerto Vallarta's Malecón, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.

5 de Diciembre

Place
5 de Diciembre is a colonia (neighborhood) in Puerto Vallarta, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.

Café des Artistes (Puerto Vallarta)

Place
Café des Artistes is a restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.

Hotel Rosita

Place
Hotel Rosita is a historic hotel in Puerto Vallarta, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. The 115-room hotel is among the city's oldest, built in 1948. According to Fodor's, "It's still a viable budget option, mainly recommended for its location on the north end of the malecón close to restaurants and shops.

Las Glorias Beach

Place
Las Glorias Beach (Spanish: "Playa Las Glorias") is a beach in Puerto Vallarta, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. The 3080 ft long (940 meters) beach is between Los Tules Beach and Tranquila Beach. Condominiums and resorts along the beach include Canto del Sol Plaza Vallarta, Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa, Las Palmas by the Sea, Plaza Pelicanos Grand Beach Resort, and Sunset Plaza Beach Resort.

Plaza Hidalgo

Place
Plaza Hidalgo is an urban plaza in colonia 5 de Diciembre, in Puerto Vallarta, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. Neighboring the Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Refugio, the plaza is named after Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, leader of the Mexican War of Independence. Also, there is a statue that honors Hidalgo.

The Subtle Stone Eater

Place
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.

Nostalgia (sculpture)

Place
Nostalgia (Spanish: "La nostalgia") is a 1984 sculpture by Ramiz Barquet, installed along Puerto Vallarta's Malecón, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.

Lookout on Cross Hill

Place
Lookout on Cross Hill (Spanish: "Mirador de la Cruz") is a popular scenic viewpoint and tourist attraction in Puerto Vallarta, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.In Fodor's 2021 overview of "ultimate things to do" in the city, Nathan Aguilera said, "The hike is a bit grueling but doesn’t last long, and you’ll be rewarded with some of the best views in all of Puerto Vallarta.

The Good Fortune Unicorn

Place
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."

Comments

Juan
2025/12/19
Last updated: Apr 1, 2026

Route Details

Length

6 mi

Elev. Gain

446.1 ft

Est. Steps

14000
Created by
Alan
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