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Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Central Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Puerto Vallarta Sightseeing:

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The making of "Night of the Iguana"

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Puerto Vallarta Art & Culture

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Puerto Vallarta Churches, Cathedrals and Iglesias

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) 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:  Cathedral at Park Hidalgo - Iglesio del Rexugio - located at the north end of the Malecon in Puerto Vallarta's downtown area.  The church faces the beautiful park complete with foliage covered arbors and a fountain that springs from the floor sporadically. 

Santa Cruz -

This church is located in Colonia (town) Emiliano Zapata inland of Los Muertos Beach.

Iglesia de San Miguel

Cathedral located in Pitillal, across from the city park square.

The Tepic Cathedral  : The Purisima Concepcion Cathedral.

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.

Additional photos will be posted shortly.