PLAYA DEL CARMEN SHOPPING

A stroll along 5th Avenue can turn into a real shopping adventure. With the myriad of boutiques, stores and outlets that share the pedestrian street, no one can pass by without stopping to browse. Souvenirs, silver jewelry, clothing, footwear, home decorations, furniture and more can attract your attention in Playa del Carmen.

It will be impossible not to take a present or a souvenir home from the amazing variety of goodies that is offered in the gift shops of Playa del Carmen, all of whimsical names like Etenoha Amber Gallery, Galeria Lamanai Caribbean Arts & Crafts, Organica Eco-shop, Moon Light Candles and Shalom.

If you are a true admirer of Mexican handcraft, Playa del Carmen will not disappoint you. Playa del Carmen is the place to find handwork from several regions of Mexico such as: papier mache, wood pieces and woven clothes. Selva y Mar and Rincon del Sol are two of the stores that feature some of the highest quality handicrafts.

The stylish galleries of Playa del Carmen, XVI century houses, also display Mexican creativity. Here you can admire the work of Mexican artists of national and international recognition.

There are other artifacts along the 5th Avenue that reveal the international character of Playa del Carmen. A spectacular merge of Brazilian, African and Asian designs appear in various stores of Playa del Carmen, where it is not rare to run into creations of Mayan influence.

If shopping time mainly means walking through a mall, Paseo del Carmen still on 5th Avenue’s Playa del Carmen, is the place. Paseo del Carmen boasts a modern and original architecture that matches the Caribbean atmosphere. It is home to different clothing stores such as: Fullsand, Giovanna di Mare, Xball and many more. You can also buy souvenirs and handcrafts in shops like Playa Mart, Plaza Mexico, Plaza La Fiesta. Paseo del Carmen also offers you restaurants that include Carlos & Charlies, Viva Margarita, Sushi Itto, and fast food places too, like Subway, Mc Donald’s. A gym is also available, if you want to continue with your workout routine.

Plaza Pelicano, in the center of Playa del Carmen, has shops such as Blockbuster Videos as well as clothing, perfume, and camera outlets. The ground floor bank with ATM can come handy when you discover the folk art gallery, the clothing stores or when the kids decide to stay in the video game parlor. In Plaza Pelicano, you can also enjoy a good movie and great meals at its restaurants like Papa John’s Pizza.

Shopping in Playa del Carmen will not only leave you with bags full of souvenirs, but also with memories to cherish.