Old Town Market Viejo Vallarta
Old Town Market Viejo Vallarta
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8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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305wendil
31 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
There is so much to see and do in Puerto Vallarta! From the old town, Romantic Zone, waterfront boardwalk, shops and restaurants. Also plenty of adventure excursions, both land and water. I do NOT recommend going to the zoo. It was old, with dirty animal enclosures. The animals did not have anything to interact with within their enclosures. Just a big concrete area with a lot of the animals residing there in solitary. No companions. Nothing to play with. It broke my heart. Aside from that, everything else about Puerto Vallarta was wonderful! We went on an evening art walk, and saw so many wonderful art Studios and artists to talk with. The restaurants were all fantastic, from the little local small places to the more expensive restaurants such as Si señor. I highly recommend that restaurant, it’s worth every penny!
Written 13 February 2024
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RayICue
Cornelius, NC4,129 contributions
Mar 2021 • Solo
I enjoyed my walk through the market area . No sure I saw all of it . Several streets and entrances got me confused. I think another visit and I could get more organized. Each time I said I need to back later , well I never did ! Always got sidetracked toward another viewing opportunity.
Written 13 March 2021
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Cdn-Trvl_Writer
Mission, Canada9,173 contributions
The outdoor flea market in Viejo Vallarta, just off the Malecon walkway, starts by the beach and wanders up through a pathway that takes you about three streets up.
It was wonderful to "chit chat" with stall vendors, and haggle on the occasional piece of hand-made Mexican culture. There were the cheap imports too, but we focussed on the local handicrafts.
I got to practise my Spanish, and with a few laughs and tutelage, was able to stand corrected for future effort at the language.
We came back to the market area at least three times during our stay there in early 2007, and it does require a steadfast "I'm not convinced; I'll think about it" or "No estoy muy convencida. Lo voy a pensar" usually.
I found it a great place to also seek shade from the sun under the large banyan trees where the vendors are set up.
It was wonderful to "chit chat" with stall vendors, and haggle on the occasional piece of hand-made Mexican culture. There were the cheap imports too, but we focussed on the local handicrafts.
I got to practise my Spanish, and with a few laughs and tutelage, was able to stand corrected for future effort at the language.
We came back to the market area at least three times during our stay there in early 2007, and it does require a steadfast "I'm not convinced; I'll think about it" or "No estoy muy convencida. Lo voy a pensar" usually.
I found it a great place to also seek shade from the sun under the large banyan trees where the vendors are set up.
Written 10 April 2008
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Annie P
South Jordan, UT19 contributions
Apr 2018 • Family
We needed a little help to find it after walking along the boardwalk but it was worth the effort. The kids found souvenirs and saw plenty of iguanas. Don’t accept first price. And shop around. Most of the stores have the same things but it’s worth looking.
Written 5 April 2018
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Brian O
Castle Pines, CO87 contributions
Mar 2016 • Family
You're walking along and suddenly you wonder where your kids are only to look around and see they've been aggressively pulled into a vendor's shop with a sombrero placed on their head and being told you now owe $40 for the "new hat." Or having another vendor put a 2lb "solid silver" necklace on your kid's head and arguing with them when trying to hand it back and then having to just drop it on the ground at their feet since they won't take it back voluntarily. Simply put, if you want to go to a zoo where YOU are the animal then by all means visit this place, otherwise avoid it like the plague. Under no circumstance would I take a child or even a teenager there. It's scary enough when only worrying about your own safety.
Written 2 July 2016
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Don T
Kirkland, WA289 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
This is a must see area with many shops on two levels and in multiple locations. However most of the shops sell much of the same goods. We thought we'd only go once but ended up going a couple of times for souvenirs.
If you go, don't forget the part of the market that's on the island in the middle of the Cuale river across the suspension foot bridge. That part extends all the way down to the beach and the Malecon.
If you go, don't forget the part of the market that's on the island in the middle of the Cuale river across the suspension foot bridge. That part extends all the way down to the beach and the Malecon.
Written 6 January 2015
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Nifty
Camrose, Canada230 contributions
Mar 2013 • Couples
A very nice, but they all sell the same stuff. Probably the best prices in town, but the constant requests too "come spend your money....you can afford it" or "make my first sale today" got old pretty fast. I tried to buy a 25 peso Olympic silver coin, they were asking $1800 pesos ($150 usd) and I checked ebay..they sell for $19 usd, so know your prices before going in.
Written 16 March 2013
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mykidsmissedme
Ottawa, Canada5 contributions
Feb 2013 • Friends
I found that the vendors at the mercado municipal market were all over you...I wanted to take my time and just look... but i was not given much of a chance... I dont think i even saw all of the place as i just wanted to get out... and fast! I hate to feel pressured... I did get a nice hat though... it was at one of the first vendors i saw so i went back... i suppose it is just something that happens to tourists... when i do go back... i will then know how to handle things diffrently... but it was a fun time anyway... the local buses are something else though... what a ride... was not that impressed with some of them... and at the cross walk near the big WalMart... the little man in the sign... well he does not walk... he runs! lol
Written 26 March 2013
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Tiffany D
17 contributions
July 2018 • Solo
Most of the stuff you buy here isn't even made in Mexico!!! Like how the hell did Made in China stuff get here when Mexicans use to make damn near everything? Why would I come here to buy stuff made in China? Come on..the stuff doesn't cost a thing to make but they selling it like it does...I would never pay $8 for a magnet that cost .50 in China to make...
Written 16 July 2018
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Sandra W
Roseville271 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
We hate being mobbed! The only thing that didn't happen is we weren't physically touched. But we were constantly surrounded by Vendors, some aggressively. We didn't really feel unsafe but certainly we felt uncomfortable and 'put upon' Our shopping experience here was very unpleasant and we left shortly after we arrived. We bought nothing...A waste of taxi fare!
Written 6 October 2016
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Was there ever a larger market by the river bed in puerto vallarta
Written 7 February 2018
Danielle C
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
What time does the market close? Does it actually stay open till 11pm??
Written 15 November 2017
Is the old town market in Puerto Vallarta open every day or only certain days?? Thank you !
Written 14 July 2017
GPQuinn47
Matthews, North Carolina
Do you have a cab or shuttle service from the airport to the resort? Can you make a reservation for me to be picked up upon my arrival on September 26th? How much does it cost? Thanks
Written 8 September 2015
Yes if you are staying at the Vidanta they have taxi service for you at a reasonable price.
Written 14 July 2017
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