Local Station 5 de Diciembre
5 de Diciembre
5 de Diciembre is a walkable, established neighborhood just north of Puerto Vallarta's Romantic Zone with a local, lived-in feel.
5 de Diciembre is a walkable, established neighborhood just north of Puerto Vallarta's Romantic Zone with a local, lived-in feel.
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The neighborhood is walkable in a practical way, grocery stores, pharmacies, local taquerías, and coffee shops are all within a short walk. The beach is also close, and the flat terrain near the shore makes getting around on foot straightforward. Public transit runs through the area, and it's an easy ride to most parts of the city.
Housing here ranges from modest single-family homes to mid-rise condos, with a growing number of units aimed at both full-time residents and part-time owners. It draws a mix of locals who've lived here for years and buyers looking for a spot that's central without the noise level of the Zona Romántica. You can get a feel for the neighborhood through the local video tour filmed here on Local Station.
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5 de Diciembre is in the northern part of central Puerto Vallarta, roughly between the Romantic Zone to the south and the hospital district to the north. It runs close to the waterfront and is within walking distance of the Malecón.
The neighborhood has local restaurants, cafés, and shops, and the beach and Malecón are a short walk away. It's also close to the broader dining and nightlife of the Romantic Zone and downtown Puerto Vallarta.
You'll find a mix of traditional single-family homes, older apartment buildings, and newer mid-rise condos. It's one of the more varied stretches of central Puerto Vallarta in terms of housing stock.
It's very close, the neighborhood is essentially part of the central urban area. The main downtown zone and the Malecón are reachable on foot in under 15 minutes from most parts of the neighborhood.
It's a central, walkable location with beach access and proximity to the Romantic Zone, which makes it attractive for both full-time residents and part-time buyers. Property types and price points vary, so working with a local agent familiar with the area is the best way to evaluate current options.
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