Puerto Vallarta shopping focuses on local craftsmanship and this beautiful port has for a long time been famous for its artwork; hence the Puerto Vallarta shops offer a wonderful variety of handicrafts and souvenirs. You will have the opportunity to purchase one off pieces of art, created by many famous Mexican and international artists. However, Puerto Vallarta has something for every budget and if you have a good eye, you'll be able to find excellent pieces by unknown artists, who work on the shop floor at the Pueblito del Sol cultural center.
Almost every handcraft produced in Mexico is sold in this port town, including masks, clothing and textiles, shawls, ceramics, blown glass, copper, silver, wood carvings, cooking ingredients and liquors. The "best buys" are the ones produced locally though, such as leather sandals and hand made cotton clothing. There is also furniture which can be shipped abroad.
Puerto Vallarta shopping features from a wide range of jewelry to the most unusual items, all sold either at the flea market or at the modern malls. Strolling through the streets you will notice bargains are to be found virtually everywhere, plus you'll be able to meet and get to know the local people. These are some of the main Puerto Vallarta shops.
Plaza Neptuno
This large store sells a variety of silver items, Oaxacan pottery, wood carvings, lacquered chests, dance masks and pre-Hispanic pottery reproductions.