Shopping in Puerto Vallarta
By walking along the streets of Puerto Vallarta, you will discover a magical world of handicrafts that are true art works by Mexican artisans. You can even observe the process while natural materials are transformed into beautiful pieces worthy of that special place in your home. I guarantee that none of your friends will have anything like this in their possession.

Don’t miss the Isla Rio Cuale. This is a special colorful place in Puerto Vallarta which invites to come through and see. Each of its passages offers something different. From jewelry stores to paper Mache objects, you will find treasures from blown glass, leather, and of course your typical Mexican finds: large sombreros, comfortable sandals, beautiful handmade ponchos, and everyone’s favorite: Mexican candies.

At the end of your journey through the market of Isla Rio Cuale, cross the hanging bridges that you’ll find take you over to La Isla del Rio Cuale. Here are the surrounding areas you will not only find beauty you will take with you in memory, but also beauty you can buy and take home with you. The souvenirs and hand-crafts all have a different bit of taste showing you the difference between our villages.

In Malecón (the beach front) you will enjoy the gorgeous scenery as you shop. The attractive passageway has art galleries from artists around the world including specializing in works from Mexico.

Just as in downtown and its surroundings you will find supermarkets that will supply you with your everyday needs and articles of necessity.
You will even find the giant well-known supermarket warehouses and club discount stores like Sam’s Club here.

So, don’t worry if you forgot something at home, just drop in and get whatever you need.
Just keep in mind, that the best souvenir is the one that is hand make by craftsmen of the region. You will get great quality and great prices knowing that you are taking a little bit of Mexico with you.