Mexico Shopping Guide

Squalo

Surfers both local and nationwide love the board shorts, flip-flops, and rash guards by this Mexican surfwear company.
115 Ave. Costera Miguel Aleman, 52-744-484-18-15
Products: Swimwear, Women's Clothing
Type of Store: Boutique

Puerto Vallarta

Lucky's favorite stores in Mexico's Puerto Vallarta neighborhood!

El Gato Gordo

Citrus-hued both inside and out, this tiny shop ("the fat cat" in English) is hard to miss. Pop in for a dose of affordable items that make great gifts: handwoven scarves in rainbow stripes ($6 to $12) and tons of elaborately painted wooden figurines from the state of Oaxaca ($10 and up).
226 Calle Ignacio L. Vallarta, 52-322-223-52-82
Products: Jewelry, Gifts/Design
Type of Store: Boutique

Odaones (previously called: Hecho a Mano)

The amount of rustic, Mexican-influenced home decor and furniture at this popular shop is nothing short of amazing. Work your way from room to room (the place is huge) in search of weathered punched-tin star-shaped lanterns (from $45) and other similarly traditional items.
160 Calle Zaragoza, 52-322-223-14-55
Products: Decorative/Lighting, Furniture, Linens, Tabletop
Type of Store: Boutique

Jades Maya

Semiprecious jade is known for its protective powers. Here, find an abundance of jewelry made with this pleasingly green-hued stone.
226-A Calle Leona Vicario, 52-322-222-03-71
Products: Jewelry
Type of Store: Boutique

Mar de Suenos

This swimwear and lingerie store just a few doors up from Jades Maya (see no. 3) draws a loyal following among repeat tourists for, among other things, its stellar La Perla selection: Nearly the entire line is available.
230-C Calle Leona Vicario, 52-322-222-26-62
Products: Lingerie/Loungewear, Swimwear
Type of Store: Boutique

Mercado Puerto Vallarta

In the typical mercado format, this market has a mix of items both manufactured, like woven plastic tote bags ($3 to $8) and handmade, such as leather sandals (from $8).
On Calle Agustín Rodriguez, right off the bridge
Products: Women's Clothing, Jewelry
Type of Store: Fair/Flea Market

Mosaique

Look for sarongs, glass bead necklaces, and vividly hued silk pashmina scarves at this Balinese import shop. (Other locations are in Cancun; see that section—we're fans of each and every one.)
277-A Calle Basilio Badilllo, 52-322-223-31-46, and 279 Calle Juarez, 52-322-223-31-83
Products: Women's Clothing, Jewelry
Type of Store: Boutique

Peyote Peopl

The ancient Huichol tribe dwells in the Sierra Madre mountains and is known for its technique of covering objects with thousands of tiny beads. Find a great selection of their crafts here, along with barrels of fragrant Mayan Moka coffee.
222 Calle Juarez, 52-322-223-23-02
Products: Gifts/Design
Type of Store: Boutique

Poinciana

Located next to its sister stores Serafina and Sirenas (see nos. 10 and 11), this Mexican handicrafts boutique always tops our list. It carries a plethora of items awash in color, like bright embroidered pillows (from $40) and intricately painted talavera ceramics (from $8).
252 Calle Basilio Badillo, 52-322-222-29-88
Products: Decorative/Lighting, Gifts/Design
Type of Store: Boutique