Must-see shopping in Southern Caribbean

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Nena Sanchez Gallery

    Curaçao

    The drive up to the old Landhuis Jan Kok is lined with colorful sculptures, whimsical animal paintings and unexpected rock cairns. This is your…

  • Cosecha

    Aruba

    If you're after a unique, Aruban-made souvenir, look no further. A local artists' cooperative, Cosecha stocks a range of wonderful creations from sea…

  • Book Junkie

    Trinidad

    Manzanilla's big sky, cool breezes and shady palm groves offer the perfect setting for kicking back with a book, and this lovely little cabin is a…

  • Cosecha Store & Creative Center

    Aruba

    The popular Oranjestad design store has this second location selling authentic Aruban crafts handmade by locals. Unlike the Oranjestad shop, though, this…

  • Cadushy Shop

    Bonaire

    In 2018 Bonaire's beloved Rincon-based distillery opened a spacious satellite shop in Kralendijk, where you can taste and purchase its six liqueurs and…

  • NAMDEVCO Farmers Market

    Port of Spain

    Browse stalls heaped with colorful tropical produce, much of it organic, and pick up some fresh fruits at bargain prices. The market sets up on the Queen…

  • Buddy Dive Watersports

    Bonaire

    High-quality water-sports gear, PADI dive courses, guided dives and souvenirs can all be procured at this new shop under the same ownership as Buddy Dive…

  • Nena Sanchez Gallery

    Willemstad

    Displays the vibrant and colorful work of longtime local artist Nena Sanchez. There's another, larger outlet across from the flamingo lookout.

  • Mambo Beach Blvd

    Curaçao

    This place has dozens of restaurants and shops, just steps from the beach. Come for Caribbean fashions and fancy jewellery, as well as a few fun souvenir…

  • My Gallery

    Aruba

    Hendrik Schouten's beloved shop contains the sculptures, paintings, jewelry and clothing of many local artists. Usually there's an artist in residence,…

  • Jan Art Gallery

    Bonaire

    Janice Huckaby Baillie's paintings capture the glorious colors of Bonaire's reef, sea and sky. Paintings and prints are available, as are various…

  • Salt Shop

    Bonaire

    What could be a better Bonaire souvenir than something made from sea salt? This little shop carries sea salt for cooking (plus grinders and shakers), as…

  • Bonaire Affair

    Bonaire

    On the strip in front of the cruise-ship terminal, this little shop is packed with goodies, including jewelry, paintings, driftwood art and lots of other…

  • Paper Based

    Port of Spain

    Fantastic little bookshop specializing in Caribbean fiction and non-fiction; often stages readings and special events, too.

  • Rif Fort

    Willemstad

    A shadow of its former solid self, this old fort has seen its walls punched out for shops aimed at day-trippers plowing through from the nearby cruise…

  • Radika's Pottery Shop

    Trinidad

    This family-owned pottery produce piles of deyas (tiny earthenware lamps) for Divali as well as a variety of bigger ceramic wares. Take a walk into the…

  • Paseo Herrencia

    Aruba

    This glossy shopping center contains a cinema, dinner theater and plenty of chain restaurants and shops. There's regular entertainment (Latin dance, steel…

  • Falls at West Mall

    Port of Spain

    This large shopping mall has ample parking and a raft of shops selling everything from local craft to books, and an outlet of Trini clothes store Radical…

  • Artisan Market

    Bonaire

    A handicraft market sets up on the main city square when there's a cruise ship in port. More than 40 vendors sell mostly local products and souvenirs, as…

  • Renaissance Mall

    Aruba

    Affiliated with the luxury resort, this upscale shopping center is replete with art galleries, designer boutiques and high-end chain stores.

  • Crosby’s Music Centre

    Port of Spain

    Alongside electronic goods, this is a good place to stock up on soca and calypso classics; also sells tickets for fetes and concerts.

  • Chaguanas Market

    Trinidad

    Large covered market with piles of exotic fruit and veg on sale and lots of banter from the traders.

  • Gulf City Lowlands

    Tobago

    Large mall with a good food court and a limited selection of stores.

  • South Beach Centre

    Aruba

    One of many shopping centers that line the eastern side of JE Irausquin Blvd in the high-rise area, with a mix of international chains and island clothing…

  • Zuikertuin Mall

    Willemstad

    This upscale suburban mall off Santa Rosa Weg has a good market, a good bookstore and other necessities.