If you have been following along on this travel blog thus far, you may have caught on that I have a slight obsession with doors. I’m not sure what this comes from, however I remain fascinated with beautiful doors in Puerto Vallarta and elsewhere.
Doors from Romantic Zone & Centro
Most of this past week, I have concentrated on further exploration into the depths of the Romantic Zone and Centro. The doors featured in this post will be from those two areas. Both of these neighbourhoods are probably the oldest areas of the city. The streets are predominately cobble stone, the houses are extraordinary in their Mexican beauty. Most old casas have little juliette balconies, almost every window is covered with decorative iron grills and many doors are too.
Many of the old doors are made of wood, the odd one will be iron but they are rare. Often times when you are walking down the street, it is possible to peer inside these abodes, for the wooden door is open and the iron gate remains locked. Keeping the door open during the day creates a beautiful draft through the home, and in this hot climate, that is a blessing. In the affluent areas, the homes will be outfitted with air conditioners now, but those in the other areas will be kept cool the old fashioned way.
It is uncommon here to knock on the door, most often there is a buzzer. A select few of the older homes still have a bell above the door. The visitor would pull the long rope and the chiming of the bell would ring through the casa and alert that there is someone at the door. How marvellous is that!
The romantic zone is home to many large and elegant homes, some of which have stately entrances. A glimpse inside these casas offers a truly luxurious scene, with central courtyard, water features, ceramicas, plants and tropical decor.
In another post I will offer a glimpse of doors in other neighbourhoods in Puerto Vallarta. Some perhaps more humble but equally beautiful and alluring.
