Getting arty at Puerto Vallarta's annual Art Walk

[María José]

For decades one of Mexico's most popular and beloved resort cities, Puerto Vallarta has become reknowned for not just its beaches, dining, nightlife, and ecotourism, but also its art galleries, fed by astonishing talents both local and expat. And it's that vibrant arts scene that kicks into especially high gear for six months each year in the form of a weekly "open house" at a key handful of galleries displaying a mix of traditional and cutting edge, Mexican and international.

Running this season from tomorrow through the month of May, the 23rd edition of ArtWalk features a self-guided itinerary, every Wednesday from 6 to 10 pm,  covering 13 galleries in the city's historic centre serving up cocktails to accompany some of the most innovative of Mexico contemporary art - and sometimes even having the artists themselves on hand. Here's a quick rundown of the participating galleries:

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