Local Station Gringo Gulch
Gringo Gulch
Gringo Gulch is a hillside neighborhood in old Puerto Vallarta known for its colorful colonial homes, cobblestone streets, and views over Banderas Bay.
Gringo Gulch is a hillside neighborhood in old Puerto Vallarta known for its colorful colonial homes, cobblestone streets, and views over Banderas Bay.
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Homes here tend to be older, character-filled properties, think thick adobe walls, interior courtyards, and terraces with bay views. Lot sizes are modest and streets are narrow, so this is a walkable, dense neighborhood rather than a spread-out one. The historic center's shops, restaurants, and the Malecón boardwalk are all within easy walking distance downhill.
The neighborhood is probably best known internationally as the location where Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton owned adjacent homes, connected by a private bridge over the street. That history draws visitors and adds to the area's reputation as one of Puerto Vallarta's most storied addresses. For buyers, it's one of the more sought-after pockets in the old city, with properties that rarely stay on the market long.
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Gringo Gulch is on the hillside just north of the Río Cuale in Puerto Vallarta's historic center, a short walk from the Malecón and the main church, Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.
Most properties are older colonial-style houses with features like interior courtyards, tile roofs, and terraces. Lot sizes tend to be small and streets are narrow, so it's a dense, walkable neighborhood rather than one with large yards.
The neighborhood is known for its hillside views, cobblestone streets, and its history as a destination for foreign homeowners. It's also internationally recognized as the place where Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton owned homes connected by a private bridge.
The Malecón boardwalk, the Río Cuale island market, the historic church, and a wide range of restaurants and shops in the old town are all within walking distance downhill from the neighborhood.
It's one of the more established addresses in the old city, with character homes that tend to attract strong interest from buyers. Because the neighborhood is small and supply is limited, properties there don't come up often.
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