Shopping

Nearby Puerto Vallarta offers a variety of good shopping and places to buy authentic Mexican goods. In Puerto Vallarta there are some of the larger, big-name shops, however the smaller "plaza" style shopping is where you can find traditional and unique arts and crafts. You can also find local traders along the beaches and streets of Punta Mita, selling a variety of goods including silver. Punta Mita and the surrounding areas are also known for selling yarn paintings and beaded pieces by the local Huichol Indians.

Alfareria Tlaquepaque Ave Mexico 1100 Puerto Vallarta 48350 Mexico +52 322 223 2121 Open Hours: 9a-9p	Providing handcrafted items to visitors of Puerto Vallarta long before it became a tourist magnet, this shop continues to provide one of the best selections of souvenirs and artwork. Once customers have gotten past trying to say the name of the store (try for something like "locky-pocky"), everything will be smooth sailing. Sort through the large selection of ceramics and other folk craft items that include pre-Hispanic figures, vases, cups, glasses and a multitude of other quality Mexican-made items.
B-B-Bobby's Bikes Miramar 399 Puerto Vallarta 48380 Mexico +52 322 3 0008 Open Hours: 9a-6p	If you like to keep your holidays active, try this company for either a self-guided tour or one with a local guide. Beginner, intermediate and advanced bike tours are all available. Be adventurous and take the "Eco Tour" challenge. This includes swimming, hiking, and biking and it resembles the Iron Man competition, but it is only for those in good shape. Also available are single track jungle biking and a river's edge bike ride. Pick from a wide selection of quality bikes with full suspensions.
Sailing/Fishing Unlimited Marina Las Palmas 4 Puerto Vallarta 48300 Mexico Open Hours: 7a-6p M-Sa	This 36-foot Pacifica offers charters of six-, eight-, 10-, and 12-hour packages. If you have other plans, you can customize your own trip. Everything is included in the price, except the fish. That part is up to you. Most likely you'll encounter snapper, bonita, and yellowtail. If you're lucky, they might bite your line. If you're not a fisherman, go sailing with friends on a 45-foot Columbia, which holds 12 people and is great for a sunset cruise.
Arte Popular Mexicano Galeria Liberated No. 285 Puerto Vallarta 48300 Mexico +52 322 2 6960 Open Hours: 10a-9p M-Sa	Specializing in Mexican handcrafted products from local, traditional artisans, this gallery offers a variety of products in a range of materials. Works are available in wood, paper, clay, cotton and pottery. Pieces in papier-mache, such as masks and colorful animals, are also available. This shop is a great place to see the creation and inspiration that emerges from local workmanship.
Artesanias Watakame Libertad No.327 Puerto Vallarta 48300 Mexico Open Hours: 10a-2p, 4p-8p M-Sa	Creations by the Huichol culture, are something out of this world! From abstract paintings to colorful masks, the tradition and ingenuity of these people trascends time and space. Rulers of the High Sierras, and considered to be one of the oldest tribes in Mexico, this tribe was even respected for their wisdom by the Aztecs. The Huichol tribe considers peyote to be their God and they display their respect through their art, which is a manifestation of the divine. Artesanias Watakame, features a full range of Huichol original creations.
Talavera Etc. Ignacio L. Vallarta 266 Puerto Vallarta 48310 Mexico +52 322 2 4100 Open Hours: 10a-3p and 5p-10p M-Sa, closed Su	Filled with the finest Talavera-style ceramics from Mexican artisans, this small shop offers a surprisingly extensive selection. Choose from beautifully adorned bathroom sinks in standard sizes, graceful serving platters, dinnerware, and many other items. The shop also stocks hand-carved wood angels, mermaids, and other delights. Decorative tiles, either single images or as part of a tile mural, are a lovely way to add a piece of Mexico to your home. International shipping is available.
A Page in the Sun Olas Altas across from Hotel Los Arcos Puerto Vallarta 48380 Mexico Open Hours: 10a-9p M-Su	A Page in the Sun offers visitors a great place to sit and read, while drinking delicious juice, good coffee or even snacking on some pastries. Travelers will appreciate the importance of having a good book to read while on a journey, be it for business or leisure. There is a section to swap books, which is very helpful when you finish your book mid-trip, or if you prefer, you can acquire a new book.
Jades S.A. Calle Leona Vicario No.226-A Puerto Vallarta 48300 Mexico Open Hours: 10a-2p, 4p-8p M-F, 10a-2p Sa	A tradition started in Antigua, Guatemala in 1975, Jades S.A. has welcomed visitors from around the world into its stores for many years. The company as a whole is generally considered to be one of the world's finest sellers of jade. The Puerto Vallarta store offers a variety of exclusive designs that range from a chess table to fine jewelry in jade and gold. National Geographic, Forbes Magazine and the Lapidary Journal have all followed this company's rise to fame with articles featuring the work done in the Antigua factory.
Agro Gourmet Basilio Badillo 222 Puerto Vallarta 48300 Mexico +52 322 222 5357 Open Hours: 10a-6p M-F, 10a-5p Sa	This downtown natural food store is a blessing for vegetarians and those looking to eat healthy. The store sells a range of different products, including organically grown fruits and vegetables, fine herbs and spices, and various organically grown grains. For some travellers, it might be a good idea to buy fresh, organic produce in this store and hopefully avoid Montezuma's Revenge.
Bikemex Adventures Calle Guerrero 361 Puerto Vallarta 48300 Mexico +52 322 223 1680 +52 322 223 1834 Open Hours: 9a-6p	A true adventure is what you will get when you pay for a bike tour here. This company offers natural environments as a backdrop to its challenging rides along coastal trails or jungle paths. Along with your full or front suspension bike, you will get a helmet, gloves, water bottle, and fanny pack with a bilingual guide inside. Safety is always important, so the equipment is top quality, and the guides are trained by the Red Cross for emergency first aid. Call for current prices.

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