Everything from Galleries to Cigar shops, even people who hate to shop find it hard to turn down in Vallarta.

SHOPPING AREAS

There are several areas, which offer a variety of shopping within a few blocks. They are the following.

The Malecon – actually some of the best shopping is on the Streets just off the Malecon. Check out Corona , Morelos & Juarez Streets.

Isla Río Cuale – a charming area of pedestrian walkways with lots of shade trees & beautiful restaurants.

Basilio Badillo – starting at the corner of Constitution going towards the beach.

Olas Altas – charming street with sidewalk cafes, runs parallel to the beach starting at Basilio Badillo. 

Brischa Professional Shopper
Contact information: Brischa Borchgrevink
Cell: 044 322 117 4519
E-Mail: bbrischa@hotmail.com

WORKSHOPS & FACTORIES

Relatively new in Vallarta is a growing number of stores where they make their products on site. Everything from blown glass to ceramic tiles.

Huichol Crafts - see Galería Pirámide on Basilio Badillo and Colección Huichol on the Malecon.

Blown Glass – Mundo de Cristal (World of Glass), corner of Insurgentes & Basilio Badillo

Ceramic Tiles – Mundo de Azulejos (World of Ceramic Tiles)  

ART GALLERIES

Art is a very important part of the culture and lifestyle in Puerto Vallarta . During the winter/high season there are regularly scheduled exhibitions and cocktails called “Art Walks” every other Wednesday evening. Some of the more important galleries in town are:

Galería Arte Latino América – Josefa Ortiz about 2 blocks up from the Malecon, 222-4406.

Galería Pacífico – on Aldama about 1 ½ blocks up from the Malecon, 222-1982.

Galería Uno – on the corner of Morelos & Corona streets, near the light house on the Malecon, 222-0908.