Luxury Shopping in Banderas Bay

Plaza Penisula, located in the Puerto Vallarta Hotel Zone, has positioned itself as a shopping and nightlife powerhouse.   Arm yourself with a Starbucks coffee before starting a day of shopping in this two level outdoor plaza.  Chic swimsuits and resort wear, designer home furnishings, footwear, accessories and stylish apparel are all on offer at Plaza Penisula.  At night, return for a fine-dining experience at Thierry’s Prime Steakhouse, gorgeous sushi at Kensao, or visit one of the several restaurants located in the Plaza.  After dinner, cocktails and music beckon from the rooftop lounges of De Santos or La Isla, or dance until daylight at the Barra Bar disco.

Located across from the cruise ship terminal is Galerias Vallarta, the most modern and impressive indoor shopping center in Puerto Vallarta.  Anchored by the Mexican high-end department store Liverpool, shoppers will find a wide selection of designer perfumes and cosmetics, name-brand apparel, and home furnishings.  For the glitterati, the Swarovski Crystal boutique has an endlessly sparkling selection of jewelry and decorative pieces.  The Lacoste and Benetton stores have an excellent collection of their trademark American sportswear styles.  And for those looking to furnish a Puerto Vallarta vacation home, The Linen Club offers home décor of design magazine quality.

The Marina is also presents fabulous opportunities for shopping in Puerto Vallarta.  Be sure to visit the expansive Arte Primitivo located in Plaza Neptune to be amazed by their huge inventory of beautiful and imported furniture and home décor items.  Oenophiles will find at La Europea a wine selection that will please even the most cultured connoisseur.

And for souvenirs for those with more discerning tastes, Paradise Plaza in Nuevo Vallarta is an excellent destination for high quality Mexican handicrafts, art galleries and jewelry stores.  Also in Nuevo Vallarta is Plaza 3.14, a beautiful outdoor plaza filled with exclusive boutiques, designer home furnishings and gourmet restaurants to round out your luxury shopping experience in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit.

By:  Sylvia McNamee