Puerto RicoShopping

Market shopping in Puerto Rico

  1. A

    Nueva Plaza Del Mercado

    Winding through crowds of shoppers on Paseo Atocha will lead you to the city’s most exciting indoor market, four blocks north of the Plaza. The selection of produce – freshly hacked off the vine – is marvelous, and can be complimented by less healthful options like cheapie sweets and fried snacks, as well as lottery tickets. Just up the block, the slightly more crowded Mercade Juan Ponce de León has stalls hocking pan-religious voodoo charms and salsa tunes on vintage vinyl platters, reconditioned boots and hand-rolled cigars.

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  2. B

    Artisans Fair

    Head here for more traditional shopping. The market is generally open on weekends, but call the PRTC ahead of time to inquire about changing hours of operation.

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