Old Town Farmers Market

Open for its second season, the Farmers’ Market of Puerto Vallarta continues to grow and attract weekend shoppers.

Located in the heart of Old Town’s zona romantica, the doors open to the public every Saturday from 10am-2pm. Now with over fifty vendors, both locals and tourists shop to find the freshest produce, speciality handmade crafts, and delicious lunchtime delicacies.

Once inside the sights and smells of fruits, vegetables, herbs, coffee and organic products engage the senses. Tables filled with homemade humus, salsa, and chocolates entice with free or reasonably priced sample sizes. Other vendors sell artisan crafts perfect for that different type of souvenir.

And for the hungry, many local restaurants set up tables to offer lunchtime favorites. Dishes include Thai food, Italian specialties, barbecued sandwiches, and tasty tamales.

fresh handmade tortillas. Yum.

The Farmers’ Market in Old Town provides tourists a chance to see a different Mexico too. Whether you laugh alongside the animated Italian brothers of Bella Napoli, stumble on a commerce conversation between a local Asian restaurateur and a peanut grower, or just chat with a few locals, visitors enjoy the Puerto Vallarta community in action.

Depending on shopping habits, travelers can breeze through quaint market in under an hour, yet most locals spend longer. They tend to sit and unwind at the available open tables and chairs. The citizens take a moment to discuss potential purchases, eat lunch or even just converse among friends about the week listening to the provided live music.

So for a break from the heat on Saturday, consider stopping by the local Farmers’ Market for a unique Puerto Vallarta experience.

a chance to watch the market goers and growers...

The Old Town Farmers’ Market is located just one block from the popular “Playa de los Muertos” beach at Pulpito #127, Colonia Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta. For additional details you can contact the market through its website.

Photos by: Craig Zabransky

Craig travels around the world to write tales of travel aimed to encourage and inspire others to take and make adventure in their life. And after calling Mexico home for over a year, it secured a special place in his heart. He continues to return often and often considers it his second home. You can find more of his travels on his Stay Adventurous site and follow him on his Twitter: @stayadventurous..

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Tagged as: Farmers Market, Old Town, Saturday, Zona Romantica

{ 6 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Larry Steinberger January 10, 2011 at 10:20 pm: This looks like a must see spot.
2 Craig Zabransky January 11, 2011 at 3:40 am: Larry, It is definitely a great way to escape the heat of the day and truly meet the local community on a Saturday. I recommend it.
-Craig
3 Craig Zabransky January 11, 2011 at 3:45 am: Larry, It is definitely a great way to escape the heat of the day and truly meet the local community on a Saturday. For me, that’s a must visit.
stay adventurous, Craig
4 Craig Zabransky January 11, 2011 at 3:48 am: Larry, It’s a great way to escape the heat and truly meet the local community. For me, that’s a must visit.
stay adventurous, Craig
5 Noemi March 18, 2011 at 1:38 am: Hola, quiero platicar con algunos personas que viven en Puerto VAllarta porque queremos ir para alla como en Noviembre y quiero saber mas o menos que podemos hacer y con quien comunicarnos.. gracias, por favor mandeme un correo electronico a este.. nparra31@yahoo.com gracias Noemi..
6 Craig Zabransky March 23, 2011 at 11:21 pm: Ok, yo no vivo en Puerto Vallarta ahora, pero yo conozco muchas personas que viven en Vallarta. Voy a escribirte pronto.
stay adventurous, Craig

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