Exploring Riviera Nayarit immerses you in a universe of colors, textures, and flavors, reflected not only in its rich culture and landscapes but also in its countless leisure and shopping options.

From picturesque artisanal markets to luxury boutiques, this destination offers a shopping experience as diverse as it is captivating.

Through this guide, we will take you by the hand to discover the best places to shop in Riviera Nayarit. Here you will find everything from the valued crafts of the Cora and Huichol people to fashion pieces that capture the essence of Mexican luxury. Get ready to fill your suitcase with unforgettable memories and treasures that only this paradise can offer.

La Cruz Market

This market operates every Sunday with over 170 stalls selling locally handmade items and sustainable products. La Cruz Market in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle attracts artisans from all over Riviera Nayarit. Listen to live music and stroll along the beach while shopping for Talavera ceramics and Huichol beads.

Tianguis Market

The expansive outdoor Tianguis Market is the largest in Riviera Nayarit and is just a half-hour drive from bohemian Sayulita, in the small town of La Peñita. Walking through the aisles of Tianguis Market is like navigating a sea of possibilities, where each stall reveals new treasures and secrets of Mexican culture. Open every Thursday, it is worth visiting to acquire Oaxacan wool rugs and Huichol Indian paintings.

Río Cuale Municipal Market

Built between 1977 and 1979 in Puerto Vallarta, the Río Cuale Municipal Market has hundreds of vendors selling embroidered huipil blouses, handmade cigars and cigarettes, blown glass, lacquer, and ceramics crafted using techniques that Spanish potters employed in the 16th century.

Artisan market in Pueblo Viejo

Just two blocks from the Río Cuale Municipal Market, there is an old artisan market with Riviera Nayarit souvenirs at quite affordable prices. In this market, you can choose from a wide variety of earthenware products (such as colorful plates, vases, and pots), wooden masks, and the famous Mexican silver jewelry from Taxco.

Bucerías Market

Right next to the main square of the small town of Bucerías in Bahía de Banderas is the Bucerías Market. This market is one of the most emblematic commercial points of the entire Riviera Nayarit, where the cultural richness of Mexico manifests itself in all its splendor. It has dozens of stalls filled with traditional Mexican items, such as wooden sculptures, glassware, textiles, and wicker baskets that will leave you speechless.

Paradise Plaza

Paradise Plaza is a shopping mall that houses import stores, jewelry stores, shoe stores, and the most exclusive boutiques in Nuevo Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit. In its shops, you will find beach accessories and everything you might need during your vacation. This complete complex also has a public notary, restaurants, and a pharmacy.