It’s experienced during the scenic drive through Zona Romántica or Viejo Vallarta (Old Vallarta). This area is the heart and soul of a port city with Spanish roots dating back to the mid-17th century. It’s lined with art galleries, shops, charming cafes, taco stands, and bars that, come nightfall, are abuzz with life. The story continues with a steep approach and undulating hills, and the narrowing cobbled streets framed by rocky walls and radiant flowers. Arriving at Marcela is like being let in on a whispered secret. This anticipation cleanses your palate ahead of the sumptuous main course. You’re almost here and we’re ready to show you the authentic Puerto Vallarta lifestyle.

The tale reveals itself further as delicate morning light quietly bathes the resort. It holds your hand and graciously guides you into each new day. Sun pools onto cool red-clay ceramic patio tiles, between shadows cast from metal railings, and slowly expands as you sip a second cup of coffee on your private patio. You gaze out upon the glittering blue sea to your left and the waterfalls and immaculately manicured gardens on your right, and feel the kind of peace you’ve long sought out.

The wood, stone, greenery, and art of your villa has fully enveloped you now. It cradles and soothes you in an instant, pushing away the work and worries you left behind. The natural world is brought to you, a most luxurious offering in an age of technology and distance. Here you are, one with the elements, in grand style, with substance, meaning, and purpose. The Marcela Resort & Spa encourages guests to exhale deeply, releasing the tension of their everyday.