Shopping in Cancun
Cancun is the best place to shop! There is something for everyone.
Cancun shopping can become in adventure! The all inclusives in Cancun organize shopping tour through the best shopping centre of Cancun City. Souvenirs, silver jewelery and all kind of handcrafts arrive in Cancun from all part of Mexico! So, in Cancun you can find all the traditional, original and typical mexican handcrafts.
Cancun offers both outdoor and indoor places to shop.
It has outdoor plazas that provide shoppers with pleasant places to stroll and dine. It also has indoor ultramodern malls with stores carrying international brands.
Some of these malls are:
- The artistic and sophisticated Plaza Kukulcan
- The youthful Plaza Flamingos
- The central and eccentric Plaza Forum
- The modern and familiar Plaza Las Americas
- The Venetian-inspired La Isla Shopping Village
It has a it!
Downtown Cancun is a picturesque place to shop. Shoppers may be able to take their chances and bargain..
There are many shopping centers, market places and Cancun shops.
The rich cultural diversity of the region provides all kinds of unique merchandise.
Shoppers will find:
- High-quality woodcrafts
- Colorful Mexican handcrafts
- Jewelry
- Pottery
- Typical fresh clothes from the Yucatan Peninsula
- Souvenirs
- Beach wear
- Aquatic sporting goods
Cancún shopping can be one of your favorite activities on your next vacation.
La Isla Cancun
La Isla Shopping Village in Cancun is located on the Nichupte Lagoon under a giant canopy. Its series of canals and small bridges are designed to give it a Venetian look. With more than 150 national and international stores, La Isla is the most important commercial center in Cancún's Hotel Zone. This amazing shopping and entertainment center shows the transition from one millennium to the next. La Isla’s untraditional mall infrastructure preserves the natural beauty and attractions which Mexico's main tourist pole has to offer.
Yet, this open-air architecture offers the most advanced technology and optimized comfort. It boasts the finest stores and entertainment facilities at the international level in this region. La Isla Shopping Village in Cancun is not to be missed.
Cancun Plaza Kukulkán
The cultural and consumer hub of Cancun´s Hotel Zone, this extraordinary shopping center offers a wide variety of services:
- Shopping
- Fine dining
- Bowling
- Contemporary art exhibits
- International film festivals
Location: Blvd. Kukulcan, km 13, Hotel Zone
Opening Hours: daily from 10 am to 10 pm
Other Services: handicapped assistance provided upon request.
Cancun Plaza Flamingo
Plaza Flamingo is located next to the lagoon. It has more than 90 stores.
Plaza Flamingo features a great fast-food area, a variety of shops and a number of world-famous restaurants.
- The fast-food area includes:
- McDonalds
- Subway
- Checandole Mexican Food
- Market Station Bakery
The shops offer:
- Sporting gear
- Clothing
- Jewelry
- Tobacco
Some of the world-renowned restaurants are:
- Planet Hollywood
- Outback Steakhouse
- Pat O' Brien's
- Jimmy Buffett's
- Margarita Ville
- Sanborn’s (a 24-hour coffee shop)
Location: Blvd. Kukulcan km 11.5, Hotel Zone
Opening Hours: year-round, from 8 am to 10 pm
Plaza Caracol Cancun
Plaza Caracol has two hundred stores. They feature everything from world-renowned designer labels to traditional Mexican arts and crafts. This spacious and air-conditioned mall offers plenty of entertainment for both children and adults. It has a popular fast-food eatery. However, those who want first-class meals can find them here also. Among the excellent restaurant choices are:
- Italian
- InternationalSeafood
- Mexican
Other Services::
- Automated bank machines
- Public telephones
- Money exchange
- Travel agencies
- Drugstores
- Handicapped assistance (provided upon request)
Opening Hours: from 8 am to 10 pm
Plaza Las Americas Cancun
Plaza Las Americas is the biggest and most important shopping mall in downtown Cancún.
It is a favorite for both locals and tourists and offers the following:
Varied stores and restaurants
- Small boutiques
- Movie theaters
- Book stores
- Fast-food outlets
- Large department stores
- The Mambo Cafe salsa club
Location: ask any taxi driver to take you there!
Market 28
A good souvenir spot is Market 28 (Mercado Ventiocho). Market 28 is a huge open air flea market located in downtown Cancún. A maze of stalls and vendors selling various goods, each stall features something different. Take your time to shop around.
Shoppers will find:
- Silver jewelry
- Art work
- Postcards
- Leather.
Other Services: Market 28 also has several restaurants
Market 28 is by far the largest of the marketplaces in Cancún. Shoppers can buy one-of-a-kind souvenirs here. Market 28 is filled with Cancún shops offering many of the same souvenir items found in the Hotel Zone. Buy them here at half the price.
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