Mexican resorts offer a vast array of souvenirs and handicrafts. Each city has its own zest, its own symbol. Reviews of shopping in Riviera Maya tend to note that shopping in the resort is not cheap.
If you're going on vacation to Riviera Maya as a shopping tour, you can drop the idea. You won't find the luxury of cheap sales and oriental markets here. The shopping centers in Riviera Maya are mostly concentrated in Playa del Carmen on Fifth Avenue.
This is where you can buy traditional souvenirs such as pottery, woodwork, painted shells, and sombreros. There are also many types of tequila available.
The largest shopping center in Riviera Maya is Paseo del Carmen, which is a huge gallery of stores on Fifth Avenue in Playa del Carmen. There are also hypermarkets of world-famous brands in Playa del Carmen, such as Mega, Walmart, Soriana, and Chedraui. Shopping in the Riviera Maya's megamarkets is no different from shopping in other countries.
If you're still keen to visit the famous outlet malls, you should consider Riviera Maya's nearest neighbor, the popular resort of Cancun. You can get there in 40 minutes. A realm of shopping awaits you here. There are large megamalls that offer shoppers not only a more diverse range of souvenirs but also stores for the world's leading brands.
The PlazaBonita Hypermarkets, LuxuryAvenueBoutiqueMall, KukulcanPlaza&LuxuryAvenue, and FlamingoPlaza offer something for every whim and, according to shopping enthusiasts, are great places to not only spend your money wisely but also have a great vacation. An excellent selection of brands and constant discounts characterize the outlet outside CancunLaIslaShoppingVillage, located on the road to Riviera Maya.
