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Public art stop 17

The Fishmongers (Tiles - Manuel Lepe)

A vibrant ceramic tile mural designed by master naif painter Manuel Lepe Macedo (1936-1984), celebrating the traditional fishermen and coastal maritime life of vintage Puerto Vallarta.

The Fishmongers (Tiles - Manuel Lepe)
The Fishmongers (Tiles - Manuel Lepe)
ArtistManuel Lepe Macedo
Year1982
LocationMalecón Sur (Junto a la Fuente de la Amistad / Museo Naval)
MaterialMosaico monumental de azulejos cerámicos policromados
DimensionsMural de 6 metros de longitud

Story and meaning

Welcome to Stop number seventeen: The Fishmongers (Tiles - Manuel Lepe), by Manuel Lepe Macedo. A vibrant ceramic tile mural designed by master naif painter Manuel Lepe Macedo (1936-1984), celebrating the traditional fishermen and coastal maritime life of vintage Puerto Vallarta. Photo tip: Take a straight-on shot to capture the vivid naif colors and hand-painted tile details.

Visitor perspective

An authentic public art treasure by Vallarta's most cherished painter.

Best photo angle

Take a straight-on shot to capture the vivid naif colors and hand-painted tile details.

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