Shopping in the Yucatan Peninsula

Because there are several different popular tourist destinations within the Yucatan peninsula, the way you shop will change depending on where you are vising.  A few things you'll want to keep in mind, however, is that haggling is recommended, so long as you refrain from insulting the vendor and his or her wares, and duty free shopping means you can find great prices on every day items to take home.

Cancun is home to numerous malls where you can shop for clothing, Playa del Carmen is the trendy spot to find high fashion and quality goods, and Merida is the spot to go if you're looking for a traditional Mexican marketplace. 

Gifts and Souvenirs

If you enjoy shopping for souvenirs you might want to try La Ruta de las Indias, which is located within Cancun Beach Hotel Zone, in eastern the Yucatan Peninsula. Different than your average souvenir shop, this store is focused on hunting down rare and interesting artifacts and replicas for its guests. They can be found at 13 Kukulcan Boulevard.

Another possibility is HunabKu Balam, which is located 18.8 mi. (30.3 km) to the south-southwest of La Ruta de las Indias. This market hosts local and authentic art that are sure to make great souvenirs. Guests will be able to find them on Avenida Javier Rojo Gómez.

Some of the gift and souvenir shops located in the Yucatan Peninsula are shown in the chart below.

Specialty Shops

One of the area's more interesting specialty retailers is Yucatek Dive Center. They're found in downtown Playa del Carmen. This center is the only one in the area is a 14 foot deep training pool. They are situated on Avenida 15 norte.

Another option is Phantom Divers Dive Center, which is found a quarter mile (a half kilometer) from Yucatek Dive Center. A full service dive center with over 25 years of experience, you'll find that everything you need to complete your dream dive getaway is available with this well-liked organization. You will be able to find them at 1 Era. Ave. Norte #238.

Studio Blue Carmen: Free to new divers is the introductory Discover Scuba Diving Resort Course in the on-site pool. From there, you can advance your knowledge and training with a number of free PADI Certification Courses all the way through Master Diver.

The following table enables you to learn some key facts regarding the 20 specialty shops in the Yucatan Peninsula.

Clothing and Apparel

Hoping to find some new clothing during your vacation? Perhaps you would enjoy Squalo -- which is located in Cancun Beach Hotel Zone, in eastern the Yucatan Peninsula. Squalo sells a line of clothing, beach wear, and accessories for both men and women, generally appealing to the younger generation. They are located at 13 Kukulcan Boulevard.

Another shop to consider is LOB Cancun -- which is found just next door to Squalo. Fun and fashion-forward clothing that mixed preppy with edgy, LOB is a popular shop among youths and adults in their early 20s who want to appear on the cusp of all of today's fashion trends. They are situated

Take some time to look through the chart below for more information.

Food and Grocery

Hungry? La Conchita Bakery is found within Valladolid, the Yucatan Peninsula. For some fresh bread and other pastries, stop by La Conchita Bakery, perfect for a quick breakfast before visiting some of the area's ruins. Call them at (998) 848-9000.

A second possibility is Super Chedraui Tulum, which is found 59.0 mi. (94.9 km) from La Conchita Bakery. They offer a wide selection of wine and spirits. Brands such as Kahlua, Hypnotiq, and Castillo de Diablo are available among many others. If you have questions, call them at (984) 871-2849.

Super Aki Crucero: They are open daily between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. They're located on Jose Lopez Portillo Avenue.

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From one end of the coast to the other, there are so many unique and quality goods to be found throughout the Yucatan Peninsula, you will never have a hard time finding a souvenir to bring home in honor of your visit to this Caribbean hot spot.