We walked here from our 1st stop, the beach near Crowne Paradise resort (maybe a mile away). We brought the stroller. It wasn't bad. There was handicap access into the mall. Free Wi-Fi. It is air-conditioned. NO filming allowed (cam-corder)---we have this on video. The security guards are visible (if you didn't see any, being from a different country, it might make you nervous). This is a two level mall with air conditioning. It was tricky trying to find an elevator, but we managed to find an escalator (our son was with me, while hubby had the stroller). Lower level, close to where we entered are some benches to rest and chill (or use the free wi-fi).
Food Court is on the second level: Ichiban (everyone working there is asian but they speak spanish), McDonald's, Burger King, Subway, Chili's, Pizza Hut, Dominoes, Bamboo Express, Chicken House Salads, Ceviche's. (Near (kitty-corner) the Food Court is a Starbucks. Located in other areas: Haagen Dazs- lower level, Sirloin Stockade (buffet)- lower level, Kensao (sushi)- upper level, opposite end of the Food Court). There is ample seating here, tables and chairs. (There is an outside dining area.) It is very white, kind of feels like a hospital but it is very clean. There are people cleaning here. There are two types of trash cans: one for organic trash and non-organic trash. There is a bathroom here; the instructions are to place the used toilet paper into the trash cans, not to flush it.
We had lunch here, opted for Ichiban, we each got a combo dish of shrimp and chicken with noodles---it was really good, I enjoyed it (generous helping of noodles, I didn't finish it), for less than $20 USD. My husband got change in pesos (which he used to purchase ranch from another restaurant). Our son got a happy meal from McDonald's (chicken fingers with apple soda). We noticed that many crew members from our ship were also eating here, too. We ran into a lady in production (who we'd seen before), so we invited her to sit with us, and we chatted (it was interesting talking with someone employed by the ship). Our son, the flirt (only with the pretty ladies though) was interacting with her. We were inside, but we had to swat away the flies while we were eating.
Looks like the Liverpool store is the flagship department store similar to Macy, Dillard's, Kohl's or JCP in the US, selling clothing, furniture, kids section, shoes, bags, juniors, and a candy shop, etc. This is a two-level store. The lower level has a candy shop with about 30 open-air bowls holding various different candy and snack types. This was a bit weird. I am a bit of a germophobe. Notable mention: liquor candies by Kahlua. The bathroom has the same posting inside the stalls: do not flush toilet paper, instead toss used toilet paper into the trash can. The flushing button is the step-kind, which I like (I never use my bare hand, ever).
Brands recognized here: Lacoste, Levis, Bose, Hang Ten, GNC, Penquin, Pepe Jeans, Quiksilver, Sally Beauty Supply, Spalding, Sunglass Hut, Swarovski, Sanrio Smiles (beware of sales people tricking you with the $ conversion; it's a good thing we moved on, without buying anything), Radio Shack, and Vilebrequin. I think there was a kids game place on the lower level as well as a carousel in the middle of the lower level, not too far away from the entrance.
It's a good place to get a quick meal, enjoy the AC, use the free Wi-Fi and use the restroom, if you tire of the swapmeet hustle from the many vendors and taxi-drivers in Puerta Vallarta (even on the beach, seriously). We also did get a taro boba for less than $5 USD from a place on the upper level near Kensao sushi (opposite the Food Court). read more