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Friendship Fountain
Three dolphins leap from the Friendship Fountain behind the Malecón arches. Created for the Santa Barbara sister-city connection, it pairs a playful sea motif with a civic story.
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Behind the Malecón arches, the Friendship Fountain groups three leaping dolphins in a single composition. James Bottoms designed it with Octavio González as a gift connected to Puerto Vallarta's sister-city relationship with Santa Barbara, California. Circle the fountain to see how the dolphins rise together, then relate it to the nearby performance arches. This is a compact civic landmark rather than another long stop along the shore.
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Three-dolphin composition behind the performance arches
Sister-city gift linked to Santa Barbara, California
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Outdoor visit · 10–20 min
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