Puerto Morelos
The hammocks sold here differ from what you'll find elsewhere because they're created right here in Puerto Morelos by a local family that's been making…
Must-see shopping in Yucatán Peninsula
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Isla Holbox
A haven for high-end beach-inspired fashion! Le Bazaar has an open-air atmosphere with flowy boho-chic clothing and swimsuits lining the racks, home decor…
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Playa del Carmen
Tierra Huichol's Playa del Carmen store sells intricate yarn art and colorful beaded animal figurines crafted by indigenous Huichol artists from the…
Cancún
Unique among the island’s malls, this is an indoor–outdoor place with canals, a 60m-high Ferris wheel, an aquarium, a movie theater, a boutique-stores…
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Campeche
The state-run Folk Art Bazaar, down by the malecón near the Centro de Convenciones Campeche XXI, offers one-stop shopping for regional crafts. One section…
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Mahahual
A must-stop for habanero chili aficionados, this roadside ranch sells a variety of enticing hot sauces and jams, such as fiery horneado (roasted peppers)…
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Mérida
Here you’ll find lots of small Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) tableaux, tinwork and figurines of every sort, from ceramics to toy soldiers. They all…
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Puerto Morelos
Under new ownership, Alma Libre has a vast selection of new and used books. The store also carries art from the Yucatán, gift items and local gourmet food…
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Isla Cozumel
Like many shops along Avenida Melgar, this large store sells its fair share of kitsch. However, there are some keepers on the shelves if you take the time…
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Cancún
The largest of the indoor malls is Plaza Kukulcán. Of note here are the temporary art exhibits, the many stores selling silverwork, and La Ruta de las…
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Mérida
One of the more original places to get your Mérida souvenirs, the 'red badger' sells screen-printed graphic T-shirts and an assortment of Mexican pop…
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Isla Mujeres
If you're headed to the island's south end, drop by this cooperative and check out the colorful handmade bead jewelry made by a group of local women and…
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Mérida
The guayabera (embroidered dress shirt) is the classic Mérida shirt, but in buying the wrong one you run the risk of looking like a waiter. Drop into this…
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Mérida
Has a large catalog with all kinds of sizes, shapes and colors of locally produced hammocks, Maya hanging chairs and all accessories for creating that…
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Mérida
A good place for guayaberas (embroidered dress shirts) and huipiles (traditional blouses and dresses). It has been in business since 1948, offering fixed…
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Playa del Carmen
A small store along the Quinta Avenida where you can pick up alebrijes (colorful wooden animal figures) from Oaxaca, silver jewelry and bead and yarn art…
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Campeche
A central collection of shops selling a lovely, high-quality range of textiles, clothing, hats, hammocks, wood chairs, sweets and so on – all made in…
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Mérida
Shelves a selection of archaeology and regional-history books in English and has good Yucatecan cookbooks, too. There are other branches throughout the…
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Puerto Cancún Marina Town Center
Cancún
A new open-air mall with more than 20 restaurants, an IMAX movie theater, international clothing stores and sweeping views of the marina and Zona Hotelera.
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Mérida
Hamacas El Aguacate stocks quality hammocks at decent prices (M$550 to M$700), and there's absolutely no hard sell. Also has mosquito nets for M$200.
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Cancún
A gourmet liquor store with reasonable prices, knowledgeable staff and the best booze selection in town, including top-shelf tequilas and mezcals.
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Campeche
Quirky curios and nature-inspired art, crafts, minerals, gems, incense, fridge magnets, jewelry and a few dogs (the latter not for sale).
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Playa del Carmen
A Mediterranean-style open-air plaza with stores selling mostly foreign brands and several cafes and small eateries in the passageways.
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Mérida
One place to start looking for handicrafts is this government-supported market for local artisans. Prices are fixed.
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Valladolid
A friendly spot to find good quality guayaberas and other regional clothes at reasonable prices.
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Cancún
This market is a nice reality check if you're tired of seeing the same old tourist knickknacks elsewhere.
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Mérida
A wide variety of products (primarily handicrafts) concentrated in one area of shops.
Cancún
Locals head to Mercado 28 for clothes, shoes, inexpensive food stalls, crafts and so on.
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Costa Maya & Southern Caribbean Coast
A bustling free-trade zone sprawling over 24 muddy hectares in a no-man’s-land between the borders of Belize and Mexico, the Zona Libre draws thousands of…
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Cancún
Plaza Las Américas at the south edge of the centro, is a vast modern shopping mall that includes department stores, a multiplex cinema and a food court…
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Cancún
This warren of stalls and shops carries a wide variety of souvenirs and handicrafts.
Cancún
An extensive array of shops and a top location in the bustling Punta Cancún area of the Hotel Zone make Plaza Caracol one of the city’s most convenient…
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Cancún
A location in the busy Punta Cancun area makes this big store easy to reach. Plaza La Fiesta is popular for its one-stop souvenir shopping, with most of…
