Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Valentine's Day - that day when you find yourself contemplating your gift-giving skills. You want to show your special someone that he or she makes your heart skip a beat, but you need the perfect gift. Well, fret no more. The Old Town Farmers' Market-Tianguis Cultural's 80+ "make it, bake it, grow it" vendors will help you make this holiday extra special, no matter your gift-giving style.
The Romantic - Spoil your beloved with the soothing sounds of prehispanic musical instruments by Néstor de Jesús Villaseñor García. Luxuriate in Velas Ivix designer candlelight and Banderas SoapBlends' all-natural bar soaps, lotions and body butter.
The Artist - Show your affection with Color Pod's coconut pods, Flores del Mar's seashell flowers, Adriana Coss Vitrofusión-Reciclado's recycled art and Tellografias's creative drawings on veiled photographic paper.
The Chef - If the way to your loved one's heart is through the belly, then wow him or her with a dinner made from just-picked produce, artisan breads and appetizers made with our specialty salsas, dips, and spreads. Dessert is served from any one of our specialty bakers, and top it all off with a sip of Dorwart Whiskey.
The Designer - Spoil your Valentine with customizable swim wear from TY Bikinis. Then visit Begoña Sandalias for matching sandals and Caroline DelMar Collective for the perfect all-in-one skirt cover up. Laura Lopez Labra Designs will outfit you in white cotton apparel for him and her. And for the "icing," we have a wide assortment of jewelry and handbags.Once you've shopped to your heart's content, treat yourself to a healing Bahia Chiropractic treatment or Golden Hands Massage. Then be sure to visit the information booth and complete a customer feedback survey for a chance to win a ($1000 peso value) raffle basket overflowing with "make it, bake it, grow it" products donated by our OTFM-TC vendors.
Impassioned by responsible food production, entrepreneurial development and the "buy local" movement, our OTFM-TC is a North American style market celebrating the tradition of Mexico's tianguis markets.
Located in Lazaro Cárdenas Park, kitty-corner to Daiquiri Dick's on Olas Atlas, the Old Town Farmers' Market-Tianguis Cultural is open every Saturday from 9:30 am to 2 pm from the first Saturday in November to the last Saturday in May. For only $10 pesos an hour, you can park in the garage directly beneath the plaza. Or you can take a taxi or public bus, which stops along Pino Suarez Street, just steps from the Market. For more information, visit OldTownFM.com, or on Facebook: Old Town Farmer’s Market Puerto Vallarta.Click HERE to learn more about the Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmers' Market.