Los Muertos Beach, Beach in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Los Muertos Beach is a sandy shore in the Romantic Zone neighborhood of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, facing the Pacific Ocean. A concrete pier extends from the beach into the water, serving as the main departure point for water taxis and boat tours heading along the coast.
The beach takes its name from a cemetery that once stood nearby, long before the area became a tourist destination. As Puerto Vallarta grew through the 20th century, the waterfront developed around that original landmark while keeping the name unchanged.
The name Los Muertos translates to "The Dead," which surprises many visitors expecting a more inviting title for such a popular beach. Today the name feels like a distant memory as the shore fills with beach chairs, vendors selling snacks, and people gathered around the pier.
The water entry is gradual and the waves are generally gentle, making it comfortable for swimming most of the time. The beach sits within easy walking distance of the restaurants, cafes, and shops of the Romantic Zone, so it is simple to combine a day on the sand with time in the neighborhood.
The pier at Los Muertos is one of the few public piers on Mexico's Pacific coast that is open to walkers and offers a clear view back toward the mountains behind Puerto Vallarta. From the end of the pier, you can see the city with the Sierra Madre foothills rising directly behind the shoreline, a view that is easy to miss from the beach itself.
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