Puerto Vallarta markets: tradition and color

The markets of Puerto Vallarta are places that portray customs, history and culture. We visit the most representative markets of our city.

 

The exchange and sale of products is a pre-Hispanic tradition in which various ethnicities of all parts of Mexico based their economy centuries ago. The markets They were not only used for the sale of products as food, seeds, fabrics etc. but which are also used like spaceyes of coexistence, tradition and cultural manifestations and even religious. Over time these places became enclosures characteristic in Mexico Well, they rescue the history, colorful and idiosyncrasy of our people.

Puerto Vallarta is a place that combines the attractions of a traditional Mexican town with the infrastructure of a first world tourist destination. ANDin this tour youand we present the markets most representative of our city.

Rio Cuale Municipal Market

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On the banks of the Cuale river, at the corner of Libertad and Agustín Rodríguez streets in it downtown, is this two-level market, the oldest in Puerto Vallarta. On the ground floor they sell all kinds of souvenirs, gold and silver jewelry, handicrafts and ornamental objects, handicrafts; as well as clothing and footwear, mainly for the beach. We could say that it is a market more focused on tourism, since it does not offer fruits, vegetables, raw meats or groceries. However in the second level, you will findyes an area where you can enjoy different positions meal cTo beto: typical Mexican appetizers and seafood dishes that are traditionally prepared in this region, such as ceviche tostadas, seafood cocktails and fish prepared to suit the customer. don't miss youyes tour the island of the Cuale River and their traditional phanging fountains.

Emiliano Zapata Market

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On Camichín street, between Lázaro Cárdenas and Francisco I. Madero streets in the Emiliano Zapata neighborhood, is this market that bears the same name of the famous hero of the Mexican Revolution. when he walksr Its stores will see that it has everything you need to supply your home: seasonal fruits and vegetables, beef, pork, chicken, fish, creamery, tortilla shop, national and imported groceries, and cleaning products.

It also has a food area where you will find the full range of dishes offered by traditional Mexican cuisine, such as eggs any style, chilaquiles and different stews, including birria, machaca, pork rinds and menudo.

In the foreign stores they sell clothes, sandals, costume jewellery, haberdashery, toys, kitchen utensils, clay pots, etc.

Market December 5

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In front of the pantheon of the colony that bears the same name is this market. Identified by many as the best place to buy fresh fish and seafood, it also has a butcher shop, poultry shop, creamery (where they sell cheeses and cold meats), grocery stores, tortilla shops, fruits, vegetables, spices, seeds and cereals.

It has much less gastronomic offer than other markets, only a couple of places that offer seafood dishes and bullfights (soup, main dish with some Mexican stew and fresh water at an affordable price). In compensation, it has services that the others do not offer such as machine repair and sewing workshops.

Palmar de Aramara Market

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After the accelerated growth of Puerto Vallarta, andThis ended up being one of the most central markets in the city. It is located on Prisciliano Sánchez avenue in the so-called “Crucero de la Aurora”. Very close to the API where the big transnational ships arrive.

This market is characterized by itss multiple food stalls that offersno: carnitas and birria tacos; sopes, huaraches and gorditas with a variety of Mexican stews; shrimp, octopus and marlin tacos and burritos; sushi and Japanese food; the typical Mexican lunchboxes that offer breakfast and stews for lunch time, in addition to a wide variety of fruit waters.

Besides there are stores that offer fruit and vegetables, meatNice shops, fishmongers, groceries, seeds, cleaning products, laundry, clothing, footwear, flower shops, etc

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Abraham Gutiérrez