Handbags under $50 are the draw at Parfois
Parfois sits in the main departures shopping strip at Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR), past security for Terminals A and B. It’s a small fashion accessories shop focused on women’s bags, costume jewelry, and travel add-ons that won’t blow up your duty-free budget. Expect mid-range pricing in pesos that usually clocks in under $50 USD for most everyday handbags and significantly less for smaller pieces.
The store keeps typical airport hours, opening early enough for morning flights and staying open into the evening bank of departures out of PVR’s A and B gates. Stock leans to seasonal collections: crossbody bags, tote-style handbags that fit under the seat, wallets, scarves, sunglasses, and some basic hair accessories. If you forgot a small purse for nights in town or want a non-logo beach bag before heading home, this is the rack to check first.
Quality sits a notch above basic souvenir stalls elsewhere in the terminal, though you’re still buying fashion accessories, not long-term leather goods. Jewelry pieces are light, costume-grade items you won’t stress about if they get lost on a trip. Prices are printed clearly in MXN at the front of each section, and staff usually call out current promos, like “buy 2, get a discount” on specific lines. Cards in pesos or USD go through quickly at the register.
Plan 10–15 minutes if you want to browse seriously; it’s easy to lose track when comparing colors and styles. Best move: walk through Parfois after you clear security and have your gate printed, then loop back to buy once you’re sure your flight from A or B is on time.