Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 50

THINGS TO DO : Places to shop continued;

Plaza Caracol

Located in Puerto Vallarta’s Hotel Zone, Plaza Caracol is just across from the Fiesta Americana hotel and halfway between Walmart and the giant sports park at the northern edge of downtown Puerto Vallarta. Plaza Caracol is a big comprehensive shopping centre with a very glossy and modern section of the mall blending in seamlessly with a much older and established section. If you just look at the front view it definitely looks like a reasonably sized shopping centre, however, looks are deceiving, this place is really huge and expansive.

There are approximately 300 stores at Plaza Caracol which include Cinemark Theatre with six screens, Lans department store, Soriana supermarket, Crown Casino, over 20 restaurants and food outlets, an internet café, arcade, women’s shops, men’s’ clothing stores, children’s clothing stores, beauty salons and beauty supply shops, accessories and cosmetics retailers, health stores, photography stores, furnishing stores, veterinarian, Bancomer Bank, money exchange services, gift and party stores, a bookstore, laundromat, flower shop, luggage store, dance and fitness studio, musical instrument store, massages, sunglasses outlet, keys and services, electronics and video game shops, plus several other miscellaneous retailers.


Saturday Market Co-op Farmers Market in Puerto Vallarta

The year-round Saturday Market Co-op is located inside the Paradise Community Centre in Puerto Vallarta and runs from 9 a. m. – 1 p. m.

It is situated in the heart of the Romantic Zone, right across the street from Coco’s Kitchen and has a lot to offer especially if you are in a self-catering location. Here you will find organic fruits and vegetables, breads, baked goods, a nice assortment of freshly-prepared foods, flowers, crafts, jewellery, purses, cute clothing, home décor and so much more. Everything sold at the market is baked, handmade, or grown by local vendors. When you arrive, you can sit down at a table in the shade and relax while enjoying a light breakfast of freshly baked pastries or a breakfast burrito along with juice, a smoothie, coffee or tea. Arrive a bit later and you can sample a delicious lunch. There is always a great selection of freshly prepared foods available to enjoy on the spot or to take home for dinner.

This is one of two Saturday markets in Puerto Vallarta, but this is the only one which operates year-round and offers shade to protect you from the sun. Also, this site offers the vendors more stable and complete facilities to prepare and display their food items. Both Saturday markets are within an easy walking distance from one another, and offer visitors a fun, lively shopping experience. It is certainly worth stopping by both locations if your Saturday morning plans bring you to this part of the town.

Continued in part 51