Playa de los Muertos
Los Muertos is the social beach of the Romantic Zone — swim windows, people-watching, and a half-day that pairs with Malecón sunset instead of fighting it.
Why Los Muertos ranks
It’s the beach you can actually walk to from a huge chunk of PV tourism: pier views, vendors, restaurants, and that “we’re really here” first swim. It’s not a private cove. It’s the town’s living room with sand.
How to do it without hating it
- Morning swim when possible — heat and crowds climb.
- Pick a beach club or simple chair setup with a spend cap; endless “just one more bucket” is how afternoons die.
- Watch flags/conditions; Banderas Bay is friendlier than Pacific Cabo, but respect still matters.
- After beach: shower, siesta, then Malecón or a single dinner plan.
- Don’t combine with a full Marietas boat day unless your fitness is honest.
Tips
- Lockers/bag discipline on busy days.
- ATMs and phones + sand = comedy tragedy.
- Street food is part of the fun — stomach pacing still counts.
- Sunset photos: pier + Malecón sculptures later, not while dehydrated.
From Krystal Puerto Vallarta / hotel zone
Know your transfer vs walk reality. If you’re north of the fun, budget taxi both ways rather than heroic walks in 2 p.m. sun. Pair Los Muertos with one eat page (taco crawl or La Palapa-style dinner) — not five.
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