Must-see shopping in Caribbean

  • Isidor Gallery

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    In Croix-des-Bouquets, Jean Baptiste Jean Joseph's Vodou temple and art gallery-cum-museum features tapestries, pillow cases, other beaded fabrics and…

  • Olé

    San Juan

    It may be beloved of tourists but this old-school hat shop is no tourist trap. As he has for generations, Guillermo Cristian Jeffs will custom-fit you for…

  • Kaya Herb House

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    When super-stylish Kaya opened its doors in 2018, it became the first legal marijuana dispensary in the Caribbean. Equal parts clinic and hipster boutique…

  • Cocobel

    Port of Spain

    Made from the finest Trinitario beans, Cocobel chocolates are available only in Trinidad and Tobago, but can stand up as some of the finest you'll taste…

  • Serge Jolimeau

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    Serge Jolimeau is the heir apparent to Croix-des-Bouquets' metalwork tradition. His eponymous open-air showroom features his originals (displayed inside a…

  • Cocoa Pod

    Port of Spain

    A one-stop cocoa mecca: as well as chocolates and bars (some raw), flavoured with roucou, honey, sea salt, coffee or mint, goodies include ice cream,…

  • Green Market

    Port of Spain

    Set in the verdant Santa Cruz Valley, this fabulous spot has an organic farmers market selling all kinds of sustainably grown tropical delights, as well…

  • Eudovic’s Art Studio

    St Lucia

    Vincent Joseph Eudovic is a renowned master carver, and his studio at Morne Fortune is a magnificent art gallery. The craftsman is now in his seventies…

  • Clandestina

    Habana Vieja

    Cuba's first indie design store when it opened in 2015, Clandestina makes its own T-shirts, bags and accessories out of any old junk it can find, 99% of…

  • Les Petits Carreaux

    St-Barthélemy

    Artist Véronique Vandernoot's iconic hand-painted ceramic tiles appear at the entrance to every beach on the island, with bright Caribbean colors vividly…

  • Artesanías Castor Ayala

    San Juan

    This family-run shop sells some of the best vejigantes (Puerto Rican masks) on the island. The patriarch, Castor Ayala, began making and selling the…

  • Estudio de Arte Samuel Lind

    San Juan

    This studio showcases the spectacular artwork of Samuel Lind, a master artist whose work is inspired by the culture and natural beauty of Loíza. Lind…

  • Mango Tango

    US Virgin Islands

    The VI's top gallery is far removed in both quality and distance from its downtown brethren. Intricate Haitian metal pieces and contemporary paintings…

  • Gallery of West Indian Art

    Montego Bay

    In the suburb of Catherine Hall, this is the best-quality gallery in town. It sells genuinely original arts and crafts from around the Caribbean,…

  • Artefango

    Culebra

    Perched above Dinghy Dock, this inviting gallery is the creative expression of Jorge Acevedo, a local artist and activist. His work spans many mediums and…

  • Moni & Coli

    San Juan

    Owned by two friendly sisters, Monica and Nicole, this wallet-friendly store showcases clothes, bags and jewelry from LA- and New York–based designers,…

  • Memorias Librería

    Havana

    A shop full of beautiful artifacts, the Memorias Librería opened in 2014 as Havana's first genuine antique bookstore. Delve into its gathered piles and…

  • La Casa del Habano Quinta

    Havana

    Arguably Havana's top cigar store – and there are many contenders. The primary reasons: it's well stocked, with well-informed staff, a comfy smoking…

  • Concalma

    San Juan

    This standout store from designer Matilsha Marxuach stocks locally made fair-trade products as well as promoting up-and-coming Puerto Rican designers…

  • Skylark Boutique

    Negril

    An excellent selection of tasteful, Jamaican-made crafts, including clothes and jewelry designed in Treasure Beach, as well as Blue Mountain coffee,…

  • Librería 'La Fernandina'

    Cienfuegos

    Fabulous private bookshop selling literary tomes as well as retro magazines, 1950s curiosities and other pieces of sunken treasure.

  • Africa Village

    Treasure Beach

    All the creations inside the Mud Gallery (traditional mud hut) were made by the prolific artist, and children's writer Sharon – half-Maroon and a citizen…

  • Studio Black

    Jamaica

    Warning: don't walk past this artistically attired Rasta shack that's been defying hurricanes, dodgy drivers and all else in Belmont since 1977; it's…

  • New Market

    Roseau

    As much a place for locals to gather and chat with friends as a source of fresh produce, this bustling riverfront market is busiest on Saturday mornings…

  • Tobago Chocolate Delights

    Tobago

    In this tiny room at the back of Shore Things cafe, Jean-Claude Petit creates divine chocolate goodness, from bonbons to bars, filled with everything from…

  • El Saieh Gallery

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    Sharona El-Saieh, daughter-in-law of the gallery's founder and one of the original patrons of Haitian painting is an accomplished mosaic artist. She holds…

  • Grand Marché

    Fort-de-France

    This attractive covered market is a colourful, aromatic and busy place aimed at visiting cruise-ship crowds. Here you can stock up on crafts, souvenirs,…

  • Puerto Rican Art & Crafts

    San Juan

    A cavernous shop specializing in Puerto Rican folk art, paintings and jewelry. Items come from artisan workshops from across the island. The prices are on…

  • Piscolabis Bazar & Café

    Habana Vieja

    Perfectly located just steps from Havana’s 18th-century cathedral, this small but eclectic shop is run by a group of Cuban artists of various disciplines…

  • Alma Shop

    Havana

    Whether you're searching for jewelry, embroidered cushions or a vintage cigar humidor, this privately run shop is a great place to pick up a high-quality…

  • Grenada Chocolate Company

    Grenada Island

    You can buy this farmer-owned company's great organic chocolate bars all over the island but it's worth visiting this little showroom in a hillside…

  • Serena's Art Factory Store

    Willemstad

    Serena Janet Israel is the creative mind (and hands) behind Chichi, the vibrantly painted, big-bosomed woman sculptures that decorate the island's…

  • Saba Artisan Foundation

    Saba

    A small guild of locals produces an eclectic assortment of Saba-specific arts, crafts and souvenirs, including intricate Saba lace as well as hats, T…

  • Aruba Aloe

    Aruba

    Did you get too much sun? Swing by this little boutique (or any of its 16 sister stores throughout the island) to pick up some 'After Sun.' It's made from…

  • Oro Gallery

    Vieques

    This creative hub is a gallery, store, studio and event space all in one, in a lovely setting near Playa Negra west of Esperanza. The gallery showcases…

  • Galería Bolós

    Santo Domingo

    Manuel Bolós has never seen a piece of wood he didn't like. The energetic young artist builds stylish furniture from recycled wood he collects around the…

  • Desireé Cepeda Artesanía Interiorismo

    Santo Domingo

    Every nook and cranny of this charmingly idiosyncratic artisan crafts store displays the aesthetic vision of its passionately committed creator, including…

  • Cava Billini

    Santo Domingo

    The only high-end wine shop in the Zona Colonial. It offers free tastings on Tuesdays (6pm to 8pm) and is a popular stop for those looking to enjoy a…

  • Galería Botello

    San Juan

    This labyrinthine gallery showcases the work of Ángel Botello, considered one of Latin America's greatest postmodern artists. Works by other international…

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