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Quintana Roo

Shopping in Quintana Roo

  1. Plaza Kukulcán

    The largest (and definitely among the stuffiest, attitude-wise) of the indoor malls is chichi Plaza Kukulcán. Of note here is the huge art gallery (taking up nearly half of the 2nd floor); the many stores selling silverwork; and La Ruta de las Indias, a shop featuring wooden models of Spanish galleons and replicas of conquistadors’ weaponry and body armor. But all is not lost; the plaza has a bowling alley and a large food court.

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  2. A

    La Isla Shopping Village

    Unique among the island’s malls, this is an indoor-outdoor place with canals, an aquarium, ultramodern parasol structures and enough other visual distractions to keep even the most inveterate hater of shopping amused. For tipplers on your list, consider picking up a bottle of xtabentún, a Yucatecan anise-flavored liqueur.

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  3. B

    Mexican Art Gallery

    Located at the Hotel El Crucero, this gallery features the brightly colored work of local artist Enrique Diaz, whose motto is to ‘paint the colors of Tulum.’ His art is vivid and fun, a variety of portraits and landscapes that seem vaguely Picasso-esque.

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  4. C

    Fama

    Fama has a good selection of domestic and international newspapers and magazines. You'll also find a variety of international books, Mexican road maps and atlases, and racy swimsuits if you left yours at home.

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  5. D

    Mercado 23

    Locals head to Mercado 23 for clothes, shoes, inexpensive food stalls, hardware items and so on. If you’re looking for a place without corny T-shirts, this is where to go.

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  6. E

    Chedraui Supermarket

    Across Avenida Tulum is the Chedraui supermarket, whose upstairs clothing department sometimes has souvenir-grade items at very affordable prices.

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  7. Alma Libre

    Has more than 20,000 new and used books. The friendly owners are also a great resource for information about the area.

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  8. F

    Comercial Mexicana

    For groceries, try Comercial Mexicana, a centrally located supermarket close to the bus station.

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  9. G

    Mercado 28

    Locals head to Mercado 28 for clothes, shoes, inexpensive food stalls, hardware items and so on.

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  10. H

    Colormax

    Just north of Claveles, Colormax offers a wide assortment of film. It does developing as well.

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  12. I

    Mercado Municipal Ki-Huic

    This warren of stalls and shops carries a wide variety of souvenirs and handicrafts.

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  13. Mega

    Head to this large supermarket to pimp-out your picnic lunch.

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  14. Fama

    Carries books and periodicals in English and Spanish.

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  15. Stop 'n Go

    Supermarket.

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  16. Super Mar Caribe

    Supermarket.

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