Shopping in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, is a bargain hunter, art aficionado and cultural collector’s dream come true. Puerto Vallarta shopping districts feature stores, boutiques and markets that literally burst at the seams with goods from around the country. Traditional Mexican artisan creations from the region include huarache leather sandals, colorful handwoven hammocks and intricately cut tin work from the State of Guerrero, Huichol Indian yarn art from the neighboring State of Nayarit, talavera painted pottery, and beautiful blown glass and ceramics specific to the Puerto Vallarta area.
The busy outdoor shopping areas, market stalls and boutiques in Puerto Vallarta have something to catch everyone’s eye, from beach wear, sarongs and trinkets, to brightly colored blankets (sarapes), Cuban cigars, handcarved woodwork, home furnishings, and jewelry – both gold and sterling silver, which is one of Mexico’s most in-demand exports.