Puerto
Vallarta's
most famous
church:
Cathedral of
Our Lady of
Guadalupe
Address:
Hidalgo
Calle
(Street)
48310,
Puerto
Vallarta
Mexico
Located
directly
across from
Puerto
Vallarta's
town square.
Pictured
left, and
below:
Cathedral
of Our Lady
of Guadalupe
(La
Parroquia de
Nuestra
Senora de
Guadalupe)
is possibly
Puerto Vallarta's most
recognizable structure, located
directly in front of the town
square at the start of the
famous malecon boardwalk.
This cathedral
was built in
1929 and
named in
honor of the
city's
patron
saint.
It is easily
distinguished
by the
elaborate
crown,
topping the
cathedral,
which can be
seen
throughout
most of the
city.
There is
much
controversy
over the
crown of the
cathedral-
the
 original
is said to
have been
modeled
after a
tiara
belonging to
the mistress
of the
Emperor
Maximilian,
which was
damaged
during an
earthquake
decades
later.
The current crown
was
modeled
after the
crown of the 19th
Century
Empress
Carlota.
The inner
part of the
cathedral is
just as
detailed,
with rich
gold
moldings and
tiles.
In December,
the
cathedral is
the center
for a 12 day
festival
that
emanates
throughout
the city.
Pictured
Below:
Cathedral at Park Hidalgo
-
Iglesio del Rexugio -
located at the north end of the
Malecon in Puerto Vallarta's
downtown area. The church
faces a beautiful, and very
modern,
park complete with flowe-
covered arbors and a fountain
that springs from the floor
. This is a popular place
for locals and tourists alike.
On
 warm
days, local children enjoy
running
through the fountain. This
cathedral is open to the public
during very long hours and is
popular for tourists during
holidays such as Easter.
Santa Cruz - Cathedral in Puerto
Vallarta's Old Town
This church is located in
Colonia (town) Emiliano Zapata
inland of Los Muertos Beach,
just a block inland of Pharmacia
Guadalajara. Known for:
beautiful church bells on Sunday
mornings, children practicing
for cultural theater productions
outside of the church, and a
very popular churro stand-
considered the best churros in
Puerto Vallarta.
Iglesia de San Miguel -
Cathedral in Pitillal just
inland of Puerto Vallarta
Cathedral located in Pitillal,
across from a newly rebuilt,
modern city park
square. Magnificent in
size and architecture, this
cathedral has an impressive
stairway landing leading up to
beautiful cobalt blue doors.
Popular amongst the locals for
many events and particularly for
weddings. Tourists have
been known to wait in the park
on Saturday's in hopes of
catching a local Puerto Vallarta
style wedding in Pitillal.
The Tepic Cathedral :
The Purisima Concepcion
Cathedral.
 One
of the most impressive
cathedrals in all of Mexico, the
Tepic Cathedral was built in 1750, this cathedral is
located on Avenue Mexico in Nayarit, just east of the Plaza
Principal. It was
dedicated to the Immaculate
Conception and is known as
The Purisima Concepcion
Cathedral.
The bell towers rise above the
height of the surrounding town,
while the inside consists of
light colored walls and
neoclassic gilded arches lead to
the Virgin de la Asuncion
surrounded by a choir of
gleaming cherubs.
Talpa - The Holy City of Mexico
For those who have the time and
are willing to make the
effort.... The cathedral in
Talpa is certainly worth a
visit. Talpa is considered
Mexico's "Holy City" and boasts
one of the most magnificent
cathedrals in all of Latin
America. For a taste of
authentic Mexican culture, visit
during Santa Semana - Week of
Saints - where your drive to
Talpa will include the
incredible sight of thousands of
Mexican nationals walking along
the highways on pilgrimages to
the Holy City of Talpa.
Some actually drop to their
knees and crawl for over a mile
from the city line to the
church's alter.
The city of Talpa itself is
great for exploring. A
quaint town with unique shopping
centers unlike any others in the
world- near-hidden, multi tiered
levels filled with small shops
that are indescribable.
Religious products can be found
here of all kinds along with
candies the city is famous for
making and distributing
throughout the country.
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