Every morning, we take our dogs for a walk. But on Wednesdays, instead of returning home from the beach, we walk over to the town square for the Wednesday market.
Now, don’t think this is one of those huge-ass markets that happens in other Mexican towns. Some of those have thousands of vendors, and you could easily spend the whole day there. We’ve been to those, and they’re awesome. But this isn’t that.
Nope, this is just a small group of vendors that setup next to the church on Wednesday mornings. But it’s perfect for us.
Fresh fruit and veggies!
We buy a bunch of fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs, some sweet homemade treats from Gerry, and a whatever other things look appealing.
Elizabeth is loving the fresh mangos here – she says they’re edible sunshine!
Last week we bought some fresh bread, this week we got some homemade meatballs. When it cools down a bit (or, *if* it cools down a bit), we might try some homemade soup or lasagna.
This is where we tend to get most of our fruit and vegetables now.
Market vendors
Sweet Treats from Gerry – banana bread, date squares, and pecan-chocolate bars
There is also a small fruit and veg stand around the corner from our house, where we’ll pop in if we need something last minute.
Produce shop. They also sell fresh homemade juices.
Oh, and there’s also the guy who rolls around the town selling fruit and veg out of his truck. Another good option!
The fruit and vegetable truck that rolls through town
One of the things we love about living here is that we can walk to many places. We walk to the beach, to restaurants, to the coffee shop, to the Wednesday farmers market, to the gelato stand, etc. There was nothing within walking distance of our house back in Austin – we drove everywhere.
We’re walking more, interacting with more people, buying more fresh and local items.
We are certainly loving our new home!
I love seeing our little town from the perspective of newcomers – it makes me fall in love all over again! Don’t get me wrong, my heart still goes pitter patter when I see the ocean and the beauty is not lost on me, but sometimes I forget to appreciate the little joys of life here. The weather will cool off — in November 🙂
Thanks for the comments Kim!
Even though we’ve been here a bunch of times, I still feel there’s *so* much that we need to learn about Puerto Morelos – and so many things to experience! It’s all part of our adventure, and we’re loving it!
Yes, it’s hot! Living in Texas, we were used to hot. But it’s different here. We’re adjusting. Although I still don’t understand how some locals are wearing jeans and long-sleeve shirts!
That sounds so amazing. I would love to live like that someday. Hopefully Steph and I can come visit you guys. Great to hear that you are having such a fantastic time there.
Thanks Kirk! We are very much enjoying it here. If y’all make it down this way, we’d love to see you and Steph.
Beautiful pictures, the light is magical. We have to visit this part of Mexico🌹🌹. Puerto Vallarta has had us under her spell for years, but there is so much else there!🌈
Hi Jean – thanks for the comments!
We were in the Puerto Vallarta area a couple of years ago. It’s beautiful there as well. But we kept getting drawn back to the Riviera Maya area.
Mexico’s a big country – so many places to see!
Hi Gary – could you also comment on the prices of fresh produce there? Is it more or less than what you expected? More or less than TX prices? Is there a difference in price between going to the supermarket, shopping from the street stands, going into the little store or buying it from the guy off the truck?
Hey Rob – Elizabeth here. I’m responding because a) Gary has no clue what we used to spend on groceries when we lived in the states, and b) Gary has no clue how much we spend on groceries now that we live in Mexico. Ha!! 😂 😂
The produce is definitely cheaper here than in Texas. However, we can’t get everything that we used to be able to get in Texas. What is available and cheaper is what is local to this climate. So far we haven’t seen a squash, brussles sprouts or asparagus. We’re starting to see more broccoli and cauliflower.
I find that produce is more expensive (and poor quality) at the supermarket. Although not Texas prices.
We try to stock up on Wednesdays when the market is in town because their quality is the best. The store down the street is about the same as far as price, but I go there only when I run out of something, and I can’t comment on the truck that drives up & down the street as I haven’t purchased from them yet. He has a very limited selection.