Shopping in Kingston
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Coronation Market
In the exhilarating pandemonium of Coronation Market, shoppers come face to face with the dynamic – and sometimes daunting – aspects of life in downtown Kingston. Stall after stall is stocked with every manner of bric-a-brac, from handmade tools to sound-system speakers. In negotiating with the vendors you’ll need to penetrate their artful patois. Coronation Market’s proximity to the unpredictable Tivoli Gardens district means that you’ll need to choose your friends carefully; many visitors feel more comfortable arriving with a local companion who knows the territory. Don’t go wandering any further west downtown without a guide who’s respected locally. Leave v…
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Crafts Market
The sedate, waterfront Crafts Market resides in an old iron building where you’ll find dozens of stalls selling wickerwork, carvings, batiks, straw hats and other crafts – at prices somewhat lower than elsewhere on the island.
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Jubilee Market
The covered Jubilee Market, which verges on the western end of the Parade, was named in honor of Queen Victoria's Jubilee. It's an extremely lively market where seemingly everything's for sale. Be very wary of pickpockets.
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Patoo
You’ll find local treasures (Tortuga puddings laced with rum, Busha Brown sauces, potpourri baskets, ceramic tableware, decorative ornaments and batik sarongs) at Patoo to tempt you.
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Cooyah
This is the place to go for licensed reggae T-shirts and assorted tops and dresses. Cooyah means ‘look here’ in patois; you should.
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New Kingston Shopping Mall
Two of the largest shopping centers are Sovereign Centre and New Kingston Shopping Mall.
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Wassi Art Pottery
This pottery sells marvelous vases, planters, plates, bowls and so on, each hand-painted and signed by the artist.
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Bolivar Art Gallery
Works by Jamaica’s leading artists are on offer here, but there’s also fine books, antiques and maps.
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Techniques Records
Orange St in downtown Kingston is the best place in all Jamaica to shop for reggae cassettes and CDs.
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Rockers International
Orange St in downtown Kingston is the best place in all Jamaica to shop for reggae cassettes and CDs.
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Bookland
Stock includes a strong selection of titles on Jamaica and the Caribbean, including guidebooks.
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Photo Express
Fully stocked with film and photography equipment, Photo Express has several branches.
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Sovereign Centre
A large shopping center with whole floor dedicated to fast-food outlets.
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Kingston Bookshop
Offers a reasonable selection of general interest and foreign books.
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