Pacific Jewelry Puerto Vallarta
Paseo Diaz Ordaz 822
Puerto Vallarta 48300 Mexico
+52 322 2 1087
Open Hours:10a-2p, 4p-8p M-F, 10a-2p Sa |
Following a tradition of design and craftsmanship started in the Middle East, the Puerto Vallarta store offers many unique and exclusive designs. The jewelers utilize diamonds, emeralds, tanzanites, rubies and sapphires to create their pieces. The store is conveniently located, accepts personal checks, offers a 30 day money back guarantee and provides a certificate of authenticity on all the stones sold. An upgrade policy for life gives full credit on the previous purchase towards a larger jewel. |
Deep Sea Fishing
Casa Los Delfines 1
Puerto Vallarta 48380 Mexico
Open Hours: 7a-6p M-Sa |
Don't want a fancy fishing trip? Try this quaint but clean company for reliable boats. Only the top quality gear is used (Gold International) and live bait is a must. While feeding the fish, you won't get hungry. Lunch and beverages are included in the price. The usual size of a charter is four to eight people. No matter how many people are on board, you'll never get bored. The captain is a novice comedian and will entertain you throughout the day. |
Artist Studio Tours
Aldama 174
Puerto Vallarta 48310 Mexico
Open Hours: 10a-2p M |
Enjoy meeting artists in the natural environment of their homes and studios on these tours of art workshops. The artist availability varies, but the four-hour tour usually includes three to five stops. Guide Garry Thompson, owner of the Galeria Pacifico, is well-informed on every aspect of the thriving Puerto Vallarta and Mexican art scene, and he happily shares his knowledge. The USD25 tour fee goes to support the local art museum and art education programs in the area. |
Plaza Neptuno
Boulevard Francisco Medina Ascencio Km 7.5
Open Hours: 9a-10p M-Su |
Plaza Neptuno's location, at the entrance of Marina Vallarta, makes this shopping center hard to miss. The Ameri-Med American Hospital is located within it, as well as a drug store and a convenience store where you may wish to buy beach essentials. There is also an internet center, with relatively fast connections, and two stores that sell furnishings. If you are in the mood for Chinese food, you may want to visit Restaurant-Bar Peking. If you are in an active mood, there is a place to practice the now popular activity of spinning. |
Arte Magico Huichol
Corona 179
Puerto Vallarta 48310 Mexico
+52 322 230 77
Open Hours: 10am-8pm daily |
The Huichol Indians who live in the nearby Nayarit area see the world with eyes of enchantment. To their artists, everything is vibrantly alive and pulsing with vivid colors. Yarn paintings capture this view of the world, and this shop offers a selection of them by shaman Jose Benitez Sanchez. The Huichol faculty for color and dynamic line work also is present in their beaded ceramic objects, including bowls, eggs, animal figures and jaguar heads. |
Glamour
Local 6 - 26 Plaza Caracol
Puerto Vallarta 48310 Mexico
+52 322 4 6923
Open Hours: 10a-10p |
A bright, contemporary selection of clothing and adornments for women characterizes this shop. Everything is hand-selected by the owner, Estrella Skinner. Look for watches, children's wear and jewelry. Need a cocktail dress, a casual pantsuit or a fun flowing skirt? They can all be found here. Skinner offers the joys of a huge selection of accessories so you can top off any outfit. Her tempting belts, scarves, and hats catch the eyes of many customers who originally came in for something else. |
Vuelo (El)
Morelos 684
Puerto Vallarta 48310 Mexico
Open Hours: 10a-10p M-Sa |
This shop provides a good selection of unusual and local music on CDs, and in a few cases, cassettes. It is a great place to shop and be able to take home some of the musical vibrations experienced here in Puerto Vallarta. Also, check out the book selection, which includes many titles specifically related to Mexican culture and music. At night, the adjacent nightclub draws in music lovers from all over the world for a different kind of groove. |
Tienda (La)
Rodolfo Gomez 122
Puerto Vallarta 48310 Mexico
+52 322 2 1535
Open Hours: 10a-2p and 4p-8p |
This long established shop is a delight; filled with home furnishings and Mexican artists' crafts where customers can easily lose an hour browsing the aisles. It is also a recommended shop for wedding gifts, with plenty of beautiful housewares, crystal pieces, and other items perfect for a bride with good taste. Look for mosaic tables inlaid with local tile. Owner Santiago Perez occasionally does custom designs, so if there is a special need, check with him. |
Sierra Madre
Paseo Diaz Ordaz 732-B
Puerto Vallarta 48300 Mexico
+52 322 3 0661
Open Hours: 9am-10pm daily |
This store was created by the Sierra Madre Group, and sells shirts, cards and posters in an attempt to raise awareness of all the wonderful flora and fauna that exists in Mexico. The store's items promote such ecological causes such as the rescue of the Selva Lacandona in the state of Chiapas, the rescue of the caguama turtle and the attempt to have the Marieta Islands declared a natural reserve. The items are charming and the money from all sales goes towards ecological preservation. |
Plaza Ley
Avenue Mexico esquina Uruguay
Puerto Vallarta 48300 Mexico
+52 322 4 3009
Open Hours: 9a-10p M-Su |
Tienda Ley, cornerstore and main attraction of Plaza Ley, has been an anchor store here for quite some time and is a favorite amongst the locals. Generally considered to have the best deals in quality and prices, as compared to other area supermarkets, Ley offers more of a market style atmosphere. Some visitors may find it to be a bit disorganized and dirty, but the reality is that even though the store is not as sophisticated as others in town, the freshness, quality and prices of produce, DO make a visit worthwhile. |
