Shopping
Grocery Stores
Farmacia Guadalajara
The largest grocery store within walking distance.
Insurgentes No. 261, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 (at the corner of Lazaro Cardenas and Insurgentes (Rte. 200))
Dueñas Arechiga Lugarda
Venustiano Carranza 402, Alta Vista, 48380 (walking distance; corner of Aguacate and Venustiano Carranza)
Costco (US/Canadian memberships are accepted)
Av. Fluvial Vallarta 134, Fluvial Vallarta, 48310
15 min taxi ride
Wal-mart
Av. Francisco Villa 1526, Los Sauces, 48328 (near Costco)
15 min taxi ride
Markets
Local Farmers Markets
There are a few local market vendors that have shops with fresh fruits, vegetables and more.
Located at the corner of Lazaro Cardenas and Naranjo Naranjo.
Butcher - Carniceria Colin
A great local butcher, with fresh, well priced meats. They will cut
your selection to your preference too. Great steaks!
Venustiano Carranza 476
Gourmet Sausages - Alex Sausage
Amazing gourmet sausages by Alex. Several different flavors. Definitely worth a trip if you want to grill out. Next to the butcher.
Venustiano Carranza 476
Old Town Farmers Market-Tianguis Cultural
A great selection of locally grown farm-fresh produce, artisan foods, handmade crafts, art, jewelry, clothing, community education and live music. All products are made, baked, grown and sold by vendors living within 75 kilometers of Puerto Vallarta.
When: Saturdays 9:30am - 2pm
Location: Parque Lazaro Cardenas
Marsol Market
Marsol Market is a group of vendors and local businesses who show and sell their products. You can find a lot of things, like sausage, smoked meat and fish, pickles, beets, and condiments. Visit all the other vendors for specialty foods, organic products, pastries, art, crafts, clothing, leather, jewelry and more.
www.facebook.com/Marsolmarketbythepier
When: Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Lobby of Marsol Hotel by Los Muertos Pier
Isla Cuale Flea Market
When:· 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM daily
Location: On the island in the River (Isla Cuale) Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
"The” Flea Market
The "Flea Market" is a shopaholic's dream, with dozens and dozens of stores all in one place. You'll find silver, pottery, clothing, leather goods, toys, paper maché figures, stuffed frogs, and of course, T-shirts galore.
Location: Just north of the river in El Centro (see map below)
http://www.vallartasource.com/flea_market.php
Recommended Shops
Bargaining
Don’t forget to bargain when shopping in Puerto Vallarta. Most smaller shops and markets (flea markets, consignment shops, etc) will bargain with you
Tequila - Tequileria Arrecife
Located on Olas Altas between Manuel M. Dieguez and Francisca Rodriguez.
Very knowledgeable and helpful with understanding Tequila and helping you buy the right tequila.
Decorative Tile Store - Mundo de Azulejos
They do custom work. They did our house signs and room signs.
Venustiano Carranza 374, Emiliano Zapata, 48380
Decorative Pewter Store - Mundo de Pewter
Beautiful pewter, metal work, talavera tile mirrors (like in the casa bathrooms)
Venustiano Carranza 358, Emiliano Zapata, 48380
Decorative Glass Store - Mundo de Crystal
Connected to Mundo to Pewter, you can get all the hand blown glass you could want!
Insurgentes 333, Emiliano Zapata, 48380