Two kinds of people go shopping in Puerto Vallarta – people who consider shopping to be a competitive sport (team or individual) and approach it with gusto, and people who can’t say which is more fun, a root canal or going shopping. No matter which category you fall into, at the very least you’re going to want a memento of your stay in a Villa Rental Puerto Vallarta, so quit whining and start shopping.
The nicest take-aways are local treasures, items that are unique to Mexico and perhaps even to Puerto Vallarta, that will remind you of your days spent splashing in the surf and nights spent dancing till dawn. You can pick up local goods along the Malecon or at the flea market on the Rio Cuale, or you can barter with vendors on the beach. A few ideas, no matter where you shop:
You can purchase woven goods – belts, serapes, blankets and ponchos – of varying quality in a wide range of prices. You can expect to pay more for finely woven pieces crafted by local artisans, so if you’re looking for quality on a budget, treat yourself to a smaller piece like a woven belt.
Mexico is known for its beautiful silver, and again, you’ll get what you pay for. Pieces made of sterling silver will have a “.925" stamp on the back. Some of what you see on the beach isn’t solid silver, so if you want the real thing, you might be better off buying from the shops in town.
If you want to take home some handcrafted pottery or ceramics, visit Talavera at Ignacio Vallarta 266 and find something in their collection. You can choose from tile mosaics, colorful folk art pieces or an entire set of dinnerware.
Of course, you can pick up things for the young set, as well. Favorites include marionettes and traditional dolls with soft bodies dressed in ethnic costumes. Your best choice, hands down, is the piece that will bring that faraway look to your face as you revisit your stay in a Villa Rental Puerto Vallarta. That’s what souvenirs are all about!
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