Puerto Vallarta Shopping

Shopping in Puerto Vallarta

  1. A

    El Gato Gordo

    This rather small shop looks harmless enough, but it's chock full of lucha libre (Mexican wrestling) masks and Cuban cigars. These two products should not be used simultaneously.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Mercado de Artesanías

    Selling everything from Taxco silver, sarapes (blankets with a head opening, worn as a cloak) and huaraches (woven leather sandals) to wool wall-hangings and blown glass.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Olinala

    In business since 1978, this excellent little shop displays authentic Mexican dance masks, folk art and rural antiques.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Tienda de Muebles

    With a gargantuan showroom, this is your best bet for best-price Mexican decor, housewares, and furniture.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Bazaar Artes Indias

    Well-stocked store with clothes, jewelry, masks and decor at prices below many similar establishments.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Libros Libros Books Books

    Has a fair selection of magazines and books (including Lonely Planet guides) in English.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Artesanías Flores

    Artesanías Flores sells Huichol beadwork, thread paintings and jewelry.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Huarachería Fabiola

    This Vallarta-style cobbler produces custom-made sandals (M$200 to M$400) in 48 hours.

    reviewed

  9. I

    Peyote People

    Peyote People sells Huichol beadwork, thread paintings and jewelry.

    reviewed

  10. J

    Huichol Collection

    Huichol Collection sells Huichol beadwork, thread paintings and jewelry.

    reviewed

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  12. K

    A Page in the Sun

    Vallarta’s best selection of English-language books.

    reviewed