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Puerto Vallarta's original beachfront neighborhood, known as Old Town Vallarta: cobblestone streets, Los Muertos Beach, and a market that ranges from low-maintenance oceanview condos to hillside villas with panoramic bay views.
Zona Romántica, also known as Old Town Vallarta, is Puerto Vallarta's original beachfront neighborhood. Coldwell Banker La Costa's Zona Romántica office sits inside the colonia on Olas Altas, giving our AMPI-certified agents daily, on-the-ground knowledge of pricing, inventory, and the small differences between blocks that matter most to buyers.
The neighborhood's real estate market is led by condominiums, with a smaller number of houses and hillside villas available for buyers who want more space and privacy. Explore the property types and sub-areas below, then use the search tools further down the page to browse current listings by lifestyle, price, bedrooms, or bathrooms.
Condominiums are the most common property type in Zona Romántica. Many buildings include rooftop pools, shared common areas, and on-site management, which suits buyers who want a lower-maintenance property with easy access to the beach and the Malecón.
Houses and villas are less common but offer more square footage and privacy than a typical condo. Many sit on the hillside above the colonia with panoramic views of Banderas Bay; buyers should confirm elevation and stair access when reviewing a listing.
Colonia Emiliano Zapata is the core of Zona Romántica, radiating out from Calle Basilio Badillo toward Los Muertos Beach. Properties here range from traditional bungalows to fully updated condos, within walking distance of the beach, restaurants, and shops.
Just south of Zona Romántica, the hillside neighborhoods of Amapas and Conchas Chinas offer a quieter setting with a mix of condos and villas, while remaining a short drive or walk from Los Muertos Beach and the Malecón.
Zona Romántica, also called Old Town Vallarta, is the historic neighborhood south of the Cuale River that anchors Puerto Vallarta's beachfront, dining, and nightlife scene. It centers on Colonia Emiliano Zapata and Los Muertos Beach, with a mix of condos, bungalows, and hillside villas within walking distance of the Malecón.
Yes. Zona Romántica and Old Town Vallarta refer to the same neighborhood. Locals also call the area Emiliano Zapata, after the colonia that forms its core.
Amapas and Conchas Chinas sit just south of Zona Romántica on the hillside overlooking the bay, with more privacy and typically higher price points. Zona Romántica itself is flatter, more walkable, and closer to the beach, restaurants, and shops.
The market is mostly condominiums, many with rooftop pools, ocean views, and on-site management, alongside a smaller number of houses and hillside villas with more square footage and privacy. Use the price, bedroom, and bathroom filters above to browse by budget and layout.
Zona Romántica is one of Puerto Vallarta's most walkable neighborhoods. Los Muertos Beach, the Malecón, and the restaurants and shops along Basilio Badillo and Olas Altas are reachable on foot from most addresses in the colonia.
Coldwell Banker La Costa's Zona Romántica office sits on Olas Altas in Colonia Emiliano Zapata, staffed by AMPI-certified agents from the brokerage's team of more than 40. Request a free, data-driven home value estimate or contact the office directly to start a search or a sale.
Coldwell Banker La Costa has been part of Puerto Vallarta since 1986 and became the first Coldwell Banker® franchise in Mexico in 1998. The Zona Romántica office holds a 4.9-star average across 82 Google reviews as of July 2026, one of three Coldwell Banker La Costa locations staffed by more than 40 AMPI-certified agents across Banderas Bay.
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