Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is a number one vacation spot for different reasons. People love the beautiful beaches, natural beauty, and the friendly locals. You may not know it, but Puerto Vallarta has many varieties of fresh foods, too. You can find many traditional foods downtown at about every corner that taste so good and affordable. Read below to learn about 5 fresh foods that you should try on your next vacation to Puerto Vallarta. Try them all and let us know which ones were your favorite.
Freshly Retrieved Oysters
Fresh oysters are a food you must try in Puerto Vallarta. The Old Town area restaurants are where you can go to try freshly retrieved oysters straight from the ocean. Fishermen retrieve oysters daily, then they sell them on the beaches and on the Malecon boardwalk. The fresh oysters are sold by the dozen, and they are often served with lime wedges, salt, and hot sauce. This is a classic fresh food in Puerto Vallarta.
Fresh Fruits
One of the perks of living in Mexico is having access to affordable fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the year. You will find fresh fruit vendors in the Puerto Vallarta downtown area. Some of the most sought out fruits are mango, pineapple, and cucumber. You can ask for Tajin (spices blended) seasoning to be dusted on your fresh fruit if you want to spice your fruit. The fresh fruit is delicious and affordable!
Coconut Water Vendors
Next, you will notice that coconut palm trees are everywhere in Banderas Bay. In Old Town, you will see coconut water vendors. They have numerous coconuts that are unopened. To serve coconut water, the vendor will use a traditional machete to open the coconut. Then, they will put a straw in the coconut for you to drink the fresh water. Once you have drunk the water, the vendor will remove the coconut meat for you to eat. It is delicious and packed with plenty of vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants.
Authentic Ceviche
Authentic ceviche is another one of the 5 fresh foods to try on your PV vacation. You will not be disappointed if you love seafood. Authentic ceviche is prepared using white fish, onions, cucumbers, and tomatoes. They will serve it on a crispy tostada with lime juice. They also have marlin ceviche, too. The ceviche is very healthy and packed with omega-3, omega-6, collagen, and vitamins.
Authentic Aguachile
Lastly, aguachile dish is the last top 5 fresh foods to try on your PV vacation. It is prepared by using sliced raw shrimp, limes, cucumbers, chili sauce, and avocados. You can choose from mild to spicy chili sauce. You can also try octopus aguachile, too. It is prepared by using octopus, lime, onions, cilantro, and chilis. You can eat the aguachile on tortilla chips or tostadas.
Are you ready to visit Puerto Vallarta on your next Mexico vacation? Right now, Puerto Vallarta is welcoming tourists despite the COVID challenges. The Garza Blanca Resort is a great place to stay if you want a wonderful vacation experience. They have the best accommodations, amenities, and services. Plus, they also have a luxury timeshare ownership club if you qualify. Contact them today to learn about their special vacation packages. You deserve to pamper yourself with a wonderful getaway to Mexico!
