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Shopping Puerto Vallarta Stores Gay men love to shop, especially while on vacation in a new and exotic place like Puerto Vallarta. This area of Mexico is known, among other things, for its locally made arts & crafts, ceramics and beautiful hand blown colored glass available at the many gift shops throughout the city. Talavera pottery is still locally made using the centuries old techniques of the Spanish. Excellent leather goods from the city of Leon are available in many Puerto Vallarta stores at a third of the cost in the States. The Huichol Indians of Nayarit and Jalisco are among the great artisans of Mexico, producing intricate yarn paintings and beaded masks, animals and prayer bowls. The yarn paintings by such masters as Jose Benitez Sanchez and Jose Bautista are extraordinary and collected by museums around the world. Quite a few of the Puerto Vallarta shops and art galleries carry work by the Huichols and other native tribes like the Cora, and a number of these art galleries are gay-owned too. Beautiful black pottery from Oaxaca, all sorts of handcrafts and simple Mexican leather sandals (huaraches) can be had for a song. It's great to go shopping here as so many interesting stores and boutiques in Puerto Vallarta are filled with quality pottery, stained and etched glass, knickknacks, women's clothing and accessories, Cuban cigars, trinkets, beach wear and summer clothes, handicraft/artisanry and native artifacts, paper mache, home furnishings and furniture, wood carvings, colorful blankets (sarapes), embroidered clothing, gold jewelry and hand-made gifts and items of just about every imaginable design, material and fabric. There are an abundance of specialty stores in all different parts of town which adds to Puerto Vallarta's attraction as a tourist destination. Mexico is among the world's leading producers of silver, and dozens of shops in PV sell high quality sterling silver items. Prices in Vallarta's retail stores are marked in pesos and are fixed. There are three general and especially gay-friendly areas you might want to take a walk around in to look and shop: Downtown, Cuale River Island and the South Side. Most of the main Puerto Vallarta shopping malls and centers (listed at page bottom) are in or near the hotel district on the North side or else in Marina Vallarta.  Downtown The street along the downtown boardwalk sea-wall or Puerto Vallarta malecon, Paseo Diaz Ordaz, has many designer stores that generally sell goods at high prices. It's perhaps better to do some shopping instead along the Juarez and Morelos street areas, which run parallel to the malecon, and also the cross streets in-between. Prices are more reasonable and many small locally owned stores, fashionable boutiques and quite a number of fine art galleries are in the area. Farther south on Insurgentes street along the Cuale River is the large Municipal Market or flea market (9am-8pm), with its many of stalls on two levels for great Puerto Vallarta shopping where you can and are expected to bargain before buying just about anything under the sun, including 30 dozen or more different types of T-shirts, as well as jewelry, handicrafts, sombreros, pottery, trinkets, mirrors, sarapes/blankets, silver, souvenirs of all sorts, key chains, and clothes, etc etc to name a few. There's also the Pueblo Viejo Artisans Market at Morelos and Agustin Rodriguez streets with its wide variety of handicrafts and economical items. Many good shops are nearby. Cuale River Island Puerto Vallarta is divided by the Cuale River, which runs from high in the Sierra Madre mountains into Banderas Bay. In the middle of the river is an long and narrow island that has several very good restaurants on it including the well known Le Bistro, Oscar's and The River Cafe. One can feel the tropical energy of Mexico on this island as in no other part of town, with its botanical gardens, Anthropology Museum, Cuale Cultural Center and small stalls, stores, kiosks and boutiques that sell fine clothing, tapestries, obsidian carvings, women's clothes, Mexican handicrafts and some unique gifts such as individual watercolor paintings. Many of these buildings are dwarfed by enormous, ancient trees which add to the beauty and charm of the entire island. Take time for a leisurely stroll through this lovely part of Puerto Vallarta. South Side-Old Town-Romantic Zone It's enjoyable to do walking and looking around the cobblestone streets of the South Side area (sometimes called Old Town or the Zona Romantica) especially on the main streets Ignacio Vallarta, Olas Altas, Lazaro Cardenas and Insurgentes. There are many stores filled with beautiful home furnishings and accessories, jewelry and silver from Taxco, handicrafts, sandals/huaraches, women's clothing, colored glass and the ubiquitous beachwear and souvenirs. Lazaro Cardenas street has some interesting native art stores/galleries on it, as well as the gay bars CC Slaughters, La Noche, Reinas and the new club Wet Dreams. Quite a number of good restaurants are in this general area. Puerto Vallarta's "Restaurant Row" on Basilio Badillo street has more than eighteen eateries in six or seven blocks, and a good number of interesting stores to boot. Most of the gay-owned bars, restaurants, nightclubs and shops are within several blocks or a short walk of one another on the South Side.

Gay-Owned Puerto Vallarta Stores and Other Interesting Shops
Excellent quality goods from all over Mexico can be found by shopping in Puerto Vallarta. Here are the gay-owned shops and stores (**) that I know about, as well as some others that I consider to be unique or of special interest. There are hundreds of stores and boutiques in Pto. Vallarta, and now a good number of shopping malls as well, so what we have here is a very modest list. Shopping tips: The exchange rate offered in most stores in PV is rather poor, so visit an ATM or change dollars at a Casa de Cambio/Money Exchange House before shopping. Use your credit card when possible as that gives you the best rate, though a good number of Puerto Vallarta shops only accept cash. I advise you to check prices carefully before purchasing anything; please note that store prices are fixed (one can bargain on the beach or at the flea markets-municipal market), and be certain to count your change.

Alfareria Tlaquepaque - Centro - 1100 Avenida Mexico.  Phone: 223-2121
One of Vallarta's oldest stores and an original source of arts and crafts, ceramics and handicrafts for over 55 years. A wide variety of vases, ceramic pots, colored jars and glasses, talavera pottery, baskets, lamps, dishware, and blown glass by artisans from all over Mexico. Decent prices since 1953.  Mon-Sat, 9am-9pm; Sun, 9am-3pm

Alfredo's Boutique - South Side - 114-A Amapas, Tel: 223-8148 and North Side - Plaza Caracol Local F-33, Tel: 293-3198  **
One of Puerto Vallarta's newest gay-owned stores with fashionable wear.

Alphonse Swim wear - South Side - 373 Pino Suarez C-17 at Loma del Mar.  Tel: 222-7053  **
Uniquely styled swimsuits for gay men. "He uses his innate knowledge of the beauty of the male form to construct a contemporary style to enhance each man's natural attributes." By appointment with Alphonse Deserville with info at alphonseswimwear.com.  Mon-Sat, 9am-11am and 3pm-6pm

Angel's Store - South Side - 267-D Lazaro Cardenas.  Telefono: 044-322-889-5606  **
Boutique for men with a new location, same prices. Stylish clothing, gifts and accessories for the modern Puerto Vallarta gay boi. "Angels are not just in heaven."  Mon-Sat, 10am-10pm; Sun, 12pm-8pm

Best - South Side/Romantic Zone - 111 Rodolfo Gomez at Hotel San Marino, locale #2.  Tel: 222-5128  **
Underwear and beachwear for men.  Mon-Sat, 11am-9pm; Sun, Noon-8pm
 

Cassandra Shaw - South Side - 276 Basilio Badillo.  Tel: 223-9734
Contemporary and personally designed jewelry for men and women, with a much wider selection for women. Sterling silver, precious stone, coral, pearl, onyx, turquoise, jasper, rings, pendants, earrings, accessories such as handbags and scarves.  Mon-Fri, 9am-9m; Sat, 9am-8pm; Sun, 11am-6pm.

Christopher Wynn - South Side - 146 Pulpito.  Tel: 222-9390  **
Fine home furnishings and furniture shopping for the well-to-do.  Mon-Fri, 11am-5pm

Colors - Los Muertos Beach - Calle Malecon, Local #5.  Tel: 222-7764  **
Beachwear, clothing, accessories and other boutique items. This colorfully filled gay-owned boutique is just down the block from the Blue Chairs gay hotel resort.  Daily, 10am-6pm

Colores Creative Group- South Side - 329-A Basilio Badillo.  Tel: 223-2040  **
Puerto Vallarta's Colores Creative team offers creative design service and web solution for any budget, focused to work with companies in their growth in the PV competitive market. Offering strategy, graphic design, web development, hosting, photography, computer maintenance and repair, cyber cafe/internet service, at 20 pesos per hour. Further info for Colores Creative Group in PV.  Mon-Fri, 10am-7pm; Sat, 10am-3pm

the Computer Store - Hotel Zone - 153 Guayana.  Tel: 223-2939, 223-2744
Sales and services of new and used computers and laptops with computer parts and supplies. Over 14 years experience in Puerto Vallarta with owner Tom Barrington and super-tech Daniel. The Computer Stores is located at the corner of Cuba and Guayana streets, around the block from the Red Cross headquarters. One of the main and best computer sales/service stores in town, if not the oldest, since 1997.  Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm

Condom House - South Side - 239 Lazaro Cardenas.  **
A variety of condoms of different textures and sensations; lubricants too.  Mon-Sat, Noon-9pm

Contempo Galeria - South Side - 252 Basilio Badillo.  Tel: 223-1925  **
One of the newest art galleries in the city, with very contemporary and avant-garde Puerto Vallarta artwork, bronze statues and paintings. Representing well-known and up-and-coming Mexican artists such as Cecilia Garcia Amaro, Jesus Cantu, Anna Cooke, Abelardo Favela, Daniela Riquelme, Arturo Santana and Lucille Wong. An impressive art collection on 2 floors for some upscale shopping. Contempo Art Gallery has the same owner and location as the old Adobe cafe - knowledgeable and friendly service with gay owner Rodolfo Choperena Tiemann, who worked at the Galleria Dante for five years.  Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-2pm

Coral Reef Surf Shop - 114-F Heroes de Nacozari, just off Coastal Highway 200, Bucerias.  Tel: 329-298-0261
Puerto Vallarta surfing equipment, new and used surf boards and lessons, surfboard rentals, surfing related clothes, boardie shorts, leashes, t-shirts, wax, wet suits and other beach and surfer necessities and accessories. Since 1997 Coral Reef Surf Shop has served Bucerias, Puerto Vallarta, Punta de Mita and the greater Banderas Bay area. David and Maneula, owners.  Mon-Sat, 9am-7pm; Sun, 10am-2pm.

Coral Skate and Surf Shop - 322-B Insurgentes - South Side.  Tel: 222-7785
All sorts of surf and beachwear and clothing for our local surfers and skaters with skim and skate boards, shirts, sandals, kewl caps, boardie shorts and body boards. Coral Skate recently remodeled and expanded to include more surfing items. Since 1992.  Mon-Sat, 10am-2pm and 4:30pm-9pm

Dulceria Con Orgullo Azteca - Downtown - 294 Agustin Rodriguez and 449 Juarez at Mina.  Tel: 223-0707
All sorts of typical and traditional Mexican sweets, preserves, dried fruits, fresh nuts, caramels and candies. There are several of these traditional candy/sweets stores in the main municipal/flea market area.

Elements of Design - South Side - 242 Aquiles Serdan at Ignacio Vallarta.  Tel: 113-0236
Upscale fine home decor and furnishings, mirrors, art work, designer furniture, rugs, lighting and accessories. The Elements of Design store offers interior design services as well.  Mon-Sat, 10am-8pm; Sun, Noon-5pm.

Encore Boutique - South Side - 584 Lazaro Cardenas.  Tel:  044-322-111-5567
First and only women's consignment clothing store in Puerto Vallarta and the Banderas Bay area. A bit off the beaten track but has many brand names such as Christian Dior, Gucci, Prada, Ferragamo, and Anne Klein. Owned and operated by Mikki Prost who has lived over 20 years in Puerto Vallarta. She's also a yoga instructor.  Winter hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm and 3pm-6pm; Sat, 10am-4pm

Flowers To Go - South Side - 126 Rodolfo Gomez.  Telefono: 223-5686  **
Flowers and more flowers, nicely arranged and they can deliver anywhere in Puerto Vallarta. Official florist for the Gourmet Festival. Gay-owned flower shop by Bob Bruneau and Gerardo Lugo. Further info at Flowers to Go Vallarta.  Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm

Gaia Organic Foods - Zona Romantica/Old Town - 310 Basilio Badillo.  Tel: 113-0262
The only organic foods place that I know of in this part of town: breads, cereal, eggs, coffee, dairy products, fruits and vegetables, ice cream, red meat and chicken. Another location in Colima.  Mon-Sat, 8:30am-8:30pm

Galeria Corsica - Central - 230 Leona Vicario, Tel: 223-1821 and 735 Guadalupe Sanchez.  Tel: 222-9260  **
Contemporary Mexican fine art exclusively, with paintings, art objects and sculptures. Representing such artists as Rocio Caballero, Miguel Carrillo, Xavier Esqueda, Ana Fuentes, Ulices Licea, Flor Minor, Rodrigo De La Sierra and Teresa Zimbron. Founded in 2002 by gay owners Jose A. Villavicencio and Jean Pierre Renucci and "dedicated to the promotion of contemporary Mexican artists." Galeria Corsica has galleries in Puerto Vallarta and San Jose del Cabo and an office in Mexico City.  Mon-Sat, 11am-3pm and 6pm-10pm

Galeria Omar Alonso - Central - 249 Leona Vicario.  Tel: 222-5587  **
This gay-owned gallery has its artistic specialty in contemporary and antique photography, engraving and sculpture. Pieces and photos have been displayed by artists such as Anderson & Low, Gabriel Figueroa, Flor Garduño, Ron Van Dongen, and Luis Gonzalez Palma from Guatemala, one of the more successful Latin American photographers today. Located across the street from ritzy restaurant Cafe des Artistes.  Mon-Fri, 11am-9pm

Galeria Sol y Luna, Fine Contemporary Art - Central - 155a Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez. Tel: 113-0475  **
Now closed. Paintings and sculptures by international artists such as Lena Bartula, Don Quade, Randy Cooper, Lorenzo Bruderer and Roberto Lopez Ramirez. Cocktails every Fri, 6pm-10pm, October-April.  Mon-Sat, 10am-8pm and Fri, 10am-10pm

Gayline - South Side - 160 Francisca Rodriguez.  Tel: 225-8616  **
Now closed.  The newest gay tour agency in Puerto Vallarta with a wide variety of options. Day life activities include: cooking classes; day-trip escape to the Botanical Gardens; a scenic flight above the coast of Nayarit state, Puerto Vallarta and the South Shores; Hot springs and Tequila adventure; and shopping hopping at some of the best boutiques and stores in the city. There's also a host of nightlife and beach-life tours. Hosts include Luis Luviano and Christian Gutierrez.

Lacandonia Jewelry Store - South Side - 317 Basilio Badillo at Constitucion street.  Tel: 113-0004
Original Maya art. Many exclusively and exquisitely handmade pieces by Mayan descendents applying some of the same techniques they used some 1,300 years ago. These art works often represent a deep religious sense and natural integration concept from Maya culture.  Mon-Sat, 9am-9pm; Sun, 11am-5pm

Lalo Morales Boutique - South Side - 241 Basilio Badillo.  Tel: 223-0295  **
Decorative handbags, lampshades, home accessories and other unique handcrafts. A fair trade shop, they only buy from the artist or craftsperson, do not consign, and so help create new revenue streams for the people most in need, i.e. the worker. In certain cases owners Mark Patton (actor) and Hector Morales Mondragon give micro-loans or stipends to help begin a new company. Most of their artists are women with children.  Mon-Sat, 10am-10pm

Lavanderia Pulpito - Old Town/Zona Romantica - 141 Pulpito.  Tel: 222-2213, 223-2313  **
Machine or hand wash, ironing, mending, stain removal with Julia. Home delivery.  Mon-Sat, 8:30am-6:30pm

Lix - South Side - 178 Basilio Badillo.  Cell: 044-322-147-0858  **
Ice cream, shakes, yogurt, old-fashioned sundies and banana splits, etc. Woman-lesbian owned and operated by Charlotte and Carole, the owners of Xocodiva chocolates.  Daily, 3pm-10pm

Liquid Men - South Side - 245 Ignacio Vallarta. Tel: 223-3165 and 222 Basilio Badillo. Tel: 222-3031  **
Fashionable clothes and accessories for the modern gay boy on the South Side in two locations. A stylish selection of accessories, club attire, jeans, shoes, shorts, shirts, swimwear, t-shirts. A great place on Ignacio Vallarta street for gay men to shop and nicely located between Paco's Ranch and La Noche, two popular gay nightclubs. Luis Alberto Rivero, general manager. Liquid Men in Puerto Vallarta.  Daily, 10am-10pm 

Lucy's Cucu Cabana - Romantic Zone - 295 Basilio Badillo.  Tel: 222-1220
Unique Mexican folk-art store including items from Oaxaca and also talavera ceramics and jewelry which they often purchase on their journeys around Mexico during the summer. Co-owner Gil Gevins, Lucy's husband, is also the author of several hilarious books of Vallarta misadventures, one entitled, "Puerto Vallarta on Forty-Nine Brain Cells a Day", which you can purchase at the shop. Since 1993.  Mon-Sat, 10am-10pm

Marino Jewelry - South Side - 110 Rodolfo Gomez.  Tel: 222-8839
If you're in the market for a nice selection of silver from Taxco, precious gems and handcrafted jewlery, check out Marino Jewelry store which has been in the neighborhood for many years and are gay-friendly Mexican locals. Repair and manufacture as well.  Daily, 9am-10pm

Miralo - el Centro/Downtown - 236-A Iturbide at Juarez street.   Tel: 221-6810  **
Artist Rodolfo Rojas Hernandez showcases his mosaic art created with stained glass. Miralo art & crafts ("look at it") also has alba talavera, decorative wood boxes, ceramics, fused glass art, as well as hand painted and unique one-of-a-kind gifts.  Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm; Sat, 10am-3pm

Mundo de Azulejos (World of Tiles) - South Side - 374 Venustiano Carranza.  Tel: 222-2675
The only talavera tile factory in town. Specialty in talavera and artistic tiles, pottery and home accessories, with thousands of hand painted items in stock. The talavera and beautiful things at Mundo de Azulejos Puerto Vallarta have been produced locally in the Valle de Nayarit by this family owned business for some 20+ years.  Mon-Sat, 9am-7pm

Mundo de Cristal (World of Glass) - South Side - 333 Insurgentes.  Tel: 222-4157
The first hand blown glass factory in Puerto Vallarta. Mundo de Cristal is local family business that produces and sells lovely colored glasses, decanters, pitchers, candle holders, centerpieces, vases and decorative pieces as well as talavera and ceramic work (photo left). A quality gift shop.  Mon-Fri, 9am-7pm and Sat, 9am-2pm

Origenes David Luna - South Side - 212 V. Carranza street.  Tel: 223-1455  **
Now closed. Upscale and fashionable decorative art, furniture and home furnishings in materials like wood, iron, ceramics, leather, blown glass and textiles. Origenes-David Luna has decorated interiors and exteriors in diverse places of Mexico and the world like Greece, Panama, France, Italy and UK. Next door to Brasil restaurant. Store locations also in Tlaquepaque and Mexico City.  Mon-Fri, 10am-9pm; Sat, 11:30am-7:30pm

P & P Boutique - South Side - 278 Lazaro Cardenas.  Tel: 223-4182  **
Pierre and Paco have opened a new gay boutique with glassware, beer glasses, champagne flutes, cheese boards, coasters, glasses and decanters, martini shakers, serving plates, wine openers and stoppers. At the dental office of Dr. Francisco 'Paco' Rincon who is one of our main gay dentists.  Mon-Sat, 10am-3pm
 

Papito - Los Muertos Beach - 162 Malecon street.  Tel: 178-2790, Cell: 044-322-181-1721  **
Beach wear and swim wear for the young gay male and swimsuits for men. Located in the block behind the gay beach at the Blue Chairs. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm; Sun, 11am-7pm

Patti Gallardo Eclectic Art - South Side - 250 Basilio Badillo.  Tel: 222-5712  **
Handmade home art, crafts, carpets, fine art, paintings, jewelry, clothing and metal sculptures in Patti's pleasant art gallery and interior design store on the famous Puerto Vallarta Restaurant Row. Further info at Patti Gallardo Interior Design.  Mon-Sat, 10am-9pm; Sun, 10am-2pm

Prestige Car Rentals - South Side - 229 Amapas.  Tel: 222-6506, 223-1683  **
Lesbian-owned and operated auto rental agency, with friendly service and a wide selection of models & makes on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. They can deliver the car to your door or the airport. Friendly auto rentals in gay Puerto Vallarta with Prestige.  Daily 8am-2pm, 4pm-7pm

PV Technology Solutions - South Side/Romantic Zone - 141-A Pulpito.  Tel: 113-0024  **
Computer repairs and accessories, iPads and iPods, PC and Mac computers, formatting and system installation. Tim and John publish the handy and very useful new Gay Puerto Vallarta guide booklet which is widely available in town at more than 100 locations.  Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm; Sat, 9am-2pm

Quicksilver - Downtown - 1320 Avenida Mexico Local B, at Chile street.  Tel: 222-9453
New surf boards, Quicksilver shirts, pants, shoes, skateboards, surfing-related clothes, boardie shorts, leashes, t-shirts, wax and other beach and surfer accessories, attire and necessities.  Mon-Sat, 11am-9pm

Quadro - Central - 162 Aldama.  Tel: 222-9393  **
Gallery with artworks by such Puerto Vallarta artists as Sofia Crimen, Kiki Kaye, Angel Pahuamba, Alfonso Peña, Armando Romero and Rocio Saenz.  Mon-Sat, 11am-10pm

Rainbow T-Shirts - South Side - 137 Pulpito.  Tel: 223-2868  **
Exclusively designed colorful and inexpensive t-shirts. Friendly service with owner Martin (photo left). Across the street from the Puerto Vallarta gay hotel Abbey.  Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm

RK Supplement - South Side - 130 Rodolfo Gomez.  Tel: 044-322-146-2435  **
This gay-owned body building supplement store with Raul Duran and Bill Hevener has protein powder, creatin, growth hormone, deca, primo and masteron. Tank tops, board shorts and t-shirts; also carries Alphonse swimwear as well.  Mon-Sat, 10am-2pm and 4pm-8pm

R Salon - Old Town/South Side - 513 Olas Altas.  Tel: 222-7819  **
Hair and skin care - haircuts, styles, color, massage, facial treatments, manicure and pedicure, waxing. Formerly known as VIP salon and spa, and with the same stylists as before.  Mon-Sat, 9am-8pm

Safari Accents - South Side - 224 Olas Altas.  Tel: 223-2660  **
A wide selection of handsome home furnishings, colored glass, candles and decorative candle holders, Mexican religious art such as painted icons and statues and other special gifts, to name a few items. Popular Puerto Vallarta gift shop for handcrafts for 21 years; friendly service with Gerardo.  Daily, 10am-11pm.

Sea Me Eyewear - Romantic Zone - 114-B Amapas.  Tel: 044-322-172-6434, 223-8043  **
Designer sunglasses such as Prada, Dolce & Garbana, Ferragamo, Maui Jim, Versace, Revo and Ray Ban. Gay owned and operated store.  Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm

Sergio Bustamante - Downtown - 275 Juarez.  Tel: 223-1405, 222-1129, 222-8321  **
Modern sculpture and original jewelry by one of Mexico's famous artists. Sergio Bustamante has produced life-size animals done in bronze, ceramic and paper mache since 1975. Also with gallery locations in Cancun, Guadalajara, Los Cabos and Mexico City.  Daily, 10am-9pm

Serendipity - South Side - 228 Ignacio Vallarta, Tel: 223-1828 and 472 Juarez, Tel: 222-6110  **
Selection of Mexican handicrafts. Talk to Chuy at the Serendipity shop on Ignacio Vallarta street. Another one of the gay-owned stores that has been in the neighborhood for many years now.  Mon-Sat, 10:30am-3:30pm and 5pm-8pm.

Sonido Rana - South Side - 325 Francisco Madero.  Tel: 222-4176
With an extensive collection of cassettes and CDs, Sonido Rana is the largest Puerto Vallarta music store as far as I know. From classical and new world music to salsa, jazz, traditional Mexican, norteno, banda, hip hop, disco, rock and international pop. Sonido Rana/Frog Sound also sells musical instruments including guitars, accordions, organs, violins and harmonicas, written music and books on music.  Mon-Fri, 9am-9pm; Sun 10am-7pm

Suave Central Surf Shop - Central - 800 Morelos.  Tel: 223-5869
Specializing in surf wear, surf odds 'n ends and other beach wear, gear and items for surfers and surfing. Also with stores in Acapulco, Cabo San Lucas, Colima, Manzanillo, Playa del Carmen and Zapopan.  Daily, 10am-9pm

the Dog House - South Side/Old Town - 237 Ignacio Vallarta.  Tel: 044-322-136-0400  **
Need a quick bite while out dancing the night away? Check out the new gay-owned Dog House take out hot dog stand - hotdogs and sausages (Italian, chicken, chorizo, bratwurst, Polish), located next to Club Roxy and right in front of Paco's Ranch gay nightclub.  Tues-Sun, 10pm-6am

The Loft Galeria - Central - 176-A Corona, upstairs.  Tel: 222-6353  **
Unique art works at the Loft Gallery by Carlos Cortes, Marianela de la Hoz, Rodolfo Morales, Norma Pardo, Rufino Tamayo, Alejandro Zenker and many other fine artists. Sculpture, painting, photography and works on paper by emerging, mid-career and recognized masters of The Americas. This gay-owned gallery was established by Ruben Cham and John Strawn. Further info The Loft Galleria.  Mon-Fri, 11am-6pm; Sat, 11am-3pm

Tops and Bottoms - South Side - 156 Basilio Badillo.  Tel: 044-322-171-2942  **
Hip clothes for the growing gay guy and his straight friends.  Mon-Sat, 10:30am-2pm and 4pm-10pm

Xocodiva - South Side - 174 Basilio Badillo.  Tel: 113-0352, Cell: 044-322-147-0858  **
Hand made truffles, gourmet nuts, confections and delicious chocolates for those with a sweet tooth, "artisan chocolates". Xocodiva is woman-lesbian owned and operated by Charlotte Semple and Carole Fast.  Daily, 10am-10pm

Vallarta Cigar Factory - Downtown - 100 Libertad street at Insurgentes.  Tel: 222-0300, 223-0497
Located across from the downtown municipal flea market. Handmade cigars available: mild, medium and full blend, several hybrid types as well, $2-$20. One of only 4 certified Puerto Vallarta cigar shops selling imported Cuban cigars in the city. See Pancho. With a patio bar serving sodas, beer, margaritas, national and imported mixed drinks. Puerto Vallarta Cigar Factory.  Mon-Sat, 10am-10pm; Sun, 10am-6pm

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