Riviera Nayarit Shopping

These peoples, who have inhabited the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range for centuries, perform ritual processions towards the coasts of the Riviera Nayarit or travel individually, at any given time, to the different towns of the region. When this happens, travelers from all around the globe have a chance to admire their colorful necklaces, bracelets, paintings, and wood crafts with bead applications. All these art pieces reflect the customs and beliefs of the Cora and Huichol communities through the elaborate use of fabrics, beads, wood and pottery.

Jaguars, deer, coyotes, eagles and serpents are all considered sacred animals in these cultures. Stylized human figures are common motifs in handicrafts of the Riviera Nayarit by Coras and Huicholes. Most of the images depicted artistically describe ritual situations, where the human being is in perfect harmony with nature, while peyote, recognized as a sacred plant, is also present most of the times.

There are many places in the Riviera Nayarit where tourists may get a bit closer to these pieces of art, where you can purchase some unique souvenirs for family and friends back home. Besides Huichol and Cora handicrafts, in the markets and public plazas all along Nayarit, you can find exquisite traditional pottery from Ixtlan del Rio, blue pottery from Ahuacatlan, rustic furniture made of wood and palm leaves from a town named Jala or even extremely detailed, carved stone crafts from Santiago Ixcuintla, all of these towns in central Nayarit.

There are many places in the Riviera Nayarit where tourists may get a bit closer to these pieces of art, where you can purchase some unique souvenirs for family and friends back home. Besides Huichol and Cora handicrafts, in the markets and public plazas all along Nayarit, you can find exquisite traditional pottery from Ixtlán del Rio, blue pottery from Ahuacatlan, rustic furniture made of wood and palm leaves from a town named Jala or even extremely detailed, carved stone crafts from Santiago Ixcuintla, all of these towns in central Nayarit.

Paradise Plaza

Paradise Plaza is a shopping mall with all kinds of stores, such as jewelry stores, shoe stores, boutiques, places to buy beach items, those offering imported goods, and anything else you might need during your vacation. It also features a notary's office, restaurants, and a drugstore. Find the most popular Nuevo Vallarta shops in this mall.