Tequila shelves hit you first at JR Duty Free in PVR
Right after immigration and baggage claim at Puerto Vallarta International Airport, JR Duty Free sits on the main path before the security checkpoints for Terminals A and B. It’s the last easy stop to grab tax-free tequila, mezcal, local liqueurs, and branded perfume before you head through screening. Plan 10 extra minutes if you want to compare bottles and deal sizes.
The focus here is liquor and fragrance, with some cigarettes and chocolates mixed in. Expect promo packs like 2x1-liter tequila bundles priced lower than the shops back in the US or Canada, especially on mid-range brands such as José Cuervo and Herradura. Check the printed allowance charts posted near the tills so you don’t exceed your home country’s duty-free limits.
JR Duty Free typically opens for early morning departures and stays running through the last evening flights, roughly matching the airport’s first and last scheduled services. That means you can usually shop around 06:00 through late evening, though exact hours shift with the schedule. If you’re on a red-eye charter, don’t assume it’s open; ask at check-in.
Big 1-liter spirits and perfume gift sets eat into your carry-on weight, and you still clear security for Terminals A or B after shopping. Make sure staff seal liquids in official STEBs bags with receipts inside so they survive any additional checks or connections. Tip: photograph your receipt and bottle labels in case bags get inspected or misplaced in transit.