Shopping in Puerto Vallarta has turned out to be one of the highlights for visitors. There is no specific shopping quarter here, so to admire the large diversity of art, jewelry, handcrafts, ceramic, furniture, clothes, leather and accessories among other things, plan a tour along the charming streets to visit the unique shops in front of the malecon and the art galleries in the downtown area.

Or try your bargaining skills at the Flea market by the Cuale river, where you will find plenty of souvenirs such as T-shirts, silver jewelry, blown glass, leather sandals, colorful sarapes and pottery.

There are also shopping malls where you will find exclusive boutiques as well as department stores. Resort fashion and original designs abound.

Puerto Vallarta is a temptation to be captured on canvas, film and in the written word. Its charm has resulted in a flourishing arts community and has given rise to a rich local art landscape.

With plenty of light and color as well as fascinating scenery greeting you everywhere, Puerto Vallarta has become a muse to countless artists. Seventeen galleries have been pooled together for a non-guided Art Walk every Wednesday (Nov.-Apr.) along the downtown area and visitors are treated to numberless styles and a cultural buffet.