Gate area in Terminal A is your clue for News and Books
News and Books sits airside in PVR’s main Terminal A, close enough to the general gate area that you can duck in and be back at boarding within 5 minutes. It’s a standard airport newsstand setup: magazines, paperbacks, Spanish and English newspapers, plus last‑minute travel items like neck pillows and phone chargers. Expect tourist‑zone pricing, with drinks and snacks often a few pesos higher than downtown Puerto Vallarta shops.
Hours track the flight banks, so News and Books typically opens before the first departures around 6:00 and stays open into the late evening international wave. If you’re on an early morning U.S. or Canada departure out of Terminal A, this is one of the spots you’ll actually see open when you clear security. It’s useful for grabbing a bottle of water, gum for the climb‑out, or a light snack if the nearby cafes have a long line.
Selection leans heavily on quick reads and souvenirs: think sudoku books under 150 MXN, paperbacks around 250–350 MXN, and postcard packs near the register. You’ll also find basic over‑the‑counter meds and simple toiletries in travel sizes, good enough to cover anything you forgot to pack for a 3–4 hour flight. Don’t expect specialty titles or niche tech gear; this is more “kill an hour at Gate A” territory than serious book shopping.
Tip: buy water and snacks here after security in Terminal A; prices airside at News and Books still beat many onboard buy‑on‑board menus in USD.