Puerto Vallarta is well known for its rich reflections of Mexican culture. Art galleries are plentiful in this a popular resort area. The Galeria Pacifico is one such gallery. This gallery, located in scenic downtown Puerto Vallarta, showcases some of the finest artistic talent in the area. Couples, families, and individuals can take a stroll along the boardwalk and take time out to visit the Galeria Pacifico.
Paintings, sculptures, and other fine art are available in the Galeria Pacifico. Rarely seen in most art galleries, the Pacifico features more sculptures than any other form of art in its gallery. The art that is showcased varies from week-to-week, but there are some artists works that are always featured. When you visit the gallery, there is a good chance that you will see sculptures by Ramiz Barquet, and paintings by Brewster Brockman and Rogelio Diaz. The good news about the Pacifico is that the artists are usually available during tours. The owner, Garry Thompson, often provides short tours where visitors can view the art studios of select artists and speak with them directly.
The Galeria Pacifico is open to the public every day of the week. Monday through Saturdays the gallery opens at 10:00 a.m. and closes at 8 p.m. The gallery is open on Sundays by appointment only. In addition, during the months of May and October the gallery hours vary. The gallery is free to visit. The gallery accepts major credit cards for purchases of any artwork in the gallery.
