High end art studio featuring quality Oaxaca carvings and other native artwork. Knowledgeable and…read morefriendly staff. Highly recommend

We have purchased two Huichol yarn "paintings" from Peyote People while on vacation from Seattle…read more They were lovely, gave us a great price, shipped them to our home, professionally packed and received quickly.

Listen up! Time is running out. Lucy's CuCu Cabaña is up for sale and may shutter for good at the…read moreend of April if they don't find a buyer. You need to drop by this cozy shop in Zona Romantica and buy to your heart's content while there's still the chance. That is precisely what I did on my recent trip to Puerto Vallarta. It's bittersweet since it may be my first and only visit, but I'm so grateful I made it there. The one thing I'm always on the hunt for while on vacation is handmade art. I spent over a half hour doing multiple loops around Lucy's making my selections, all the while chatting with the delightful Jonathan who was manning the front desk. From whimsical Oaxacan alebrijes and Día de los Muertos art to intricately woven textiles and stunning jewelry, the sublime artistry of Mexico is on full display here. Lucy herself made an appearance and it was lovely to meet the proprietor and namesake of this magical shop. The fact that for 25 years Lucy and her husband Gil traveled around Mexico during the off-season to stock up on inventory for their shop is beyond inspiring. It also makes me understand why they are ready to pass the torch and retire. I really hope they find a buyer who will continue their legacy of showcasing small-time artists whose work deserves to be seen and admired. We need more establishments like theirs in this world, not less.

Lucy's wonderful little shop offers a great selection of fine Mexican arts & crafts, folk art,…read morehusband Gil's books, and so much more. We have much-enjoyed several extended visits to the store over the years of our Vallarta stays -- chatting, browsing, and buying, and have much appreciation and admiration for the offerings there. And a not to miss event -- their "Anniversary Store/Street Parties" - held at the store in mid-November - they're loads of fun, and offer a wonderful opportunity to see the products they sell, talk with the owners (Lucy and Gil), and mingle with others (tourists and locals alike) doing the same .. and there's some good drink and music served up as well! Lucy and Gil are wonderful hosts, and they offer some of the finest Mexican arts and crafts to be found in Vallarta. A "must do" during any visit.

Feb 2024 update - first time back at this shop since pre-Covid. Lots of new interesting art I…read morehad not seen before where the owner is as friendly as ever. Will be considering a couple pieces shown in attached pictures to complement my home bar tequila station that will definately be attention getters and bring back good memories of my latest trip to Puerto Vallarta.

Very nice well established (albeit small) art shop. Very reasonable prices. Worth a visit.read more

We were staying @ Dreams with our family and friends and I was a on a mission to find authentic…read moreMexican bubble glass cups. This store had good reviews and it was recommended by some locals that it was worth visiting. The store is about 15 min away from Dreams resort. The owner of Cristal is super kind and helped me out. Loved all the different type of cups i bought and also an appetizer tray. The last time I bought hand blown glass wear was many moons ago in Cabo and I had only one left from the 6 that I bought. Can't wait to try the new ones out at home. They are gorgeous and always remind me of Mexico every time I use them. My fav is the navy blue trim water glasses with the dimples on the side. This store had the most beautiful selection of lots of things. I wish I could have bought more!! But hubby was getting mad cause of bringing it home on plane. They pack it so nice and protective with bubble wrap and padding for safe traveling back home. Don't forget to tip the packer. Muchas Gracias!!

Huge selection of great quality glass, ceramic and pottery items. Staff was friendly and helpful…read more I could just wander around their showroom for hours looking at the amazing craftsmanship. They were so careful packing my items to avoid damage during travel. Reasonable pricing! It's a go to just for window shopping alone!

Has everything you need for a fiesta or ceremonial event to office supply. All of your local…read morepublications along with a well rounded book collection Staff is helpful and patient.

An excellent family run pottery shop in Puerto Vallarta…read more Made these purchases on two separate visits to the shop a couple years apart Very friendly purveyors, who are willing to wheel and deal to get the right price! They carry a varied selection of stoneware for decorative and home use, as I was completely satisfied with my first purchase from here, the Chilli/Pasta bowls, I needed to return for a set of smaller bowls. As it had been a couple of years between visits, I was not fortunate enough to find matching painted bowls, but the smaller bowls still match in shape and style. This shop is part of an awesome flea market along the river a block up from The Malecon, not to be confused with the outdoor one between old and new town. There are 3 plazas worth of 'almost free' stuff, with many locals offering both 'cookie cutter' and unique gifts, trinkets, wares and souvenirs

In A Nutshell: -Arte…read moreHuichol Decolores is family-owned & operated business. -You'll notice that the store is divided in two parts. -The LEFT SIDE of the store consists of beaded artwork/jewelry by Huichol Indians (they are a very small group of Native Americans living in central Mexico). -You'll definitely know their style of art by their use of bright colors, woven symbols representing various meanings (i.e. God's Eye, etc...) -The RIGHT SIDE of the store is mostly made up of clothing and hammocks made by the grandson of the owner. -The grandson told my wife and I it takes him between 2-3 days to make a (2 person hammock). -We ended up buying some Huichol artwork and a couple hammocks all for 1600 pesos (less than a $100 USD). Overall, if you value handmade items, look no further than Decolores. Trust me when I say this, but I browsed quite a few places around the Malecon and Viejo Vallarta and Decolores was the least pushy and fair priced.

This is a nice little shop with an assortment of decorations from Mexico. Handblown glass hearts,…read moreDia de los Muertos decorations, crosses etc. Most of it is made locally. The guy who works there is nice as well. Its a nice place to pick up a nicer souveneer of gift for someone back home. Tip the shop has a great water view in the back!

Beautiful store. Bought these treasures for our home and have been enjoying them ever since. They…read morealso packaged them so quickly and securely and we had no problems traveling with them.

What an amazing experience! There were six of us (3 couples) and a family of 4 (older parents with…read moregrown daughters) in the class. Miriam welcomed us into her home for the class - so much more comfortable and intimate than a restaurant setting. The evening started with margaritas and Miriam telling us about the village in Mexico where she grew up. She talked about the importance of food to their community and the importance of community and family to food. Very interesting perspectives. Then we moved to a large table where each couple had a set-up. We used a mocajete (lava rock mortar and pestle) to grind fresh cacao beans and spices to make Mexican drinking chocolate (for dessert). This was a cool experience and the result was delicious. We proceeded to make 3 more dishes, including chilaquiles and pork tamales. Everything was super organized and efficient, and we never felt like we were waiting. Oh, and it was so tasty! And I feel like we could make these dishes at home - can't wait to try! After class was over, we all walked down the hill to Miriam's Bar where we had cocktails (not included) and had the opportunity to buy some of Miriam's spices and sauces (get the Chilli Crack!!). I highly recommend this! We will definitely do this again next time we are in PV!

My husband and I met Miriam two trips ago as she was selling her hot sauce at the farmer's market…read more At that time she told us about her cooking class, but we couldn't fit it in during that trip. When we started planning our next trip (last December), the first thing I did was book a cooking class. It was very hard to choose which week, as all of the menus looked amazing! I ended up choosing the taco class because I thought I would be most likely to be able to recreate those recipes at home. We were joined by a large family, and started off with a great margarita demonstration by Kyle. He gave us some great tips including making our own simple syrup and using fresh limes instead of using triple sec or other mixers. Our margaritas were delicious, and a perfect way to loosen up before the main event. While we were enjoying our drinks, Miriam took center stage and gave us her background, which is quite interesting and impressive. I won't spoil it for you! Next, she had all of us describe our relationships with food and cooking, to get a better idea of how to work with us throughout the class. It was a great way to start. We then moved over to the kitchen, where we paired up in front of our stations - with cutting boards, molcajetes, and the food items for our first step, which was a tomato sauce for our potato tacos. Miriam gave us some background information about molcajetes, since most of us had never used one before. She then gave us our instructions and we started working away at our salsa. She made her rounds and made sure we were all feeling comfortable and having fun. Next, we worked on a pineapple salsa for our al pastor tacos, an avocado sauce for our fish tacos, and a fresh veggie salad. Miriam made everything fun and easy, and used our stories to personalize the experience for each of us. Next, we sat down at the beautifully set table, and Kyle poured us wine while explaining Mexico's history of winemaking. All the while, Miriam's assistants were prepping the rest of our meal. We were served our salads, then tacos dorados (cheese and potato tacos) with our tomato salsa. Next, we enjoyed al pastor tacos with the pineapple salsa we made. For the items that we didn't make in their entirety, Miriam explained the process, and pointed to the recipe books we would be taking home. Then Miriam did a demonstration on how make a simple breading to bread fish for our fish tacos. We then got to enjoy our fish tacos with the avocado sauce we made. Finally, we finished our meal with a demonstration of how to make an easy mousse with lemon curd, fresh fruit, and meringue. All the while, Kyle kept our wine glasses full, the conversation flowed, and Miriam made sure that we left with a new bag of tricks. She talked about balancing flavors (acid, sweet, salt, etc.) and textures (crunchy, soft, etc.), and encouraged us to talk about the food we made in terms of the components, bringing about a new appreciation for savoring each bite! I can't say enough about how informative this experience was, and how much fun we had! Miriam and Kyle and the rest of the team made us all feel at home. I am certain that we will take another class from Miriam on a trip in the future.