During the winter months, the Puerto Vallarta malecòn is saturated with informal trade, street vendors, taking advantage of the tourist season.
Alberto Lopez, local shop owner selling handcrafts on Calle Morelos, says that during the tourist season there are over 100 of these vendors that are not locals who sell their goods on the malecón with little regulation from the city.
Street vendors sell CD’s, sparklers, puppets, video games, handcrafts, jewelry, hats, and food, all creating unfair competition to the local shop owners.
Lobez said he believes it’s the city’s obligation to curb street vendors . . .
