Shopping

Puerto Vallarta is a great place to shop, not only for local souvenirs but also handicrafts that are made throughout Mexico. There are several government run shops and fine art galleries where prices are fixed, making it a better shopping experience. American dollars and credit cards are accepted in most places. Markets and vendors on the road side or the beach will quote exorbitant prices and you are expected to bargain to get a good deal.

Puerto Vallarta has an excellent collection of Mexico's fine folk art's and crafts. Masks, pottery, lacquer ware, clothing, mirrors, glass dishes, windows and lamps, antiques and modern art, carved-wood animals and doors, hand-dyed woven rugs, traditional Mexican garments hand-embroidered with Huichol Indian motifs, hand-painted fabrics and embroidered clothing are all available in the markets and from vendors.

Excellent quality of Mexican silver can be found in Puerto Vallarta. Shop at a reputable jeweler to get good quality sterling silver and gold jewelry with creative pre-Hispanic designs. Watch out for fake silver mixed with alloys.

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