The Boy on the Seahorse

#4 in Puerto Vallarta / #160 in Mexico

by Cintyafloars

/ CC BY-SA 4.0

The Boy on the Seahorse, also known as "El Niño sobre el Caballo de Mar," is a well-known bronze sculpture located on the Malecón, the oceanfront boardwalk, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Created by artist Rafael Zamarripa in 1976, the sculpture features a young boy riding a seahorse and has become an iconic symbol of the city. The statue is celebrated for its whimsical and playful design, which captures the spirit of the coastal town and its deep connection to the sea.

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