Playa Del Carmen Shopping

For Playa del Carmen shopping, you'll want to head to the famous pedestrian 5th Avenue. While wandering along it, you'll find a variety of locally owned shops, established international stores, and high-end clothing. You can take a leisurely walk from Condo Hotels Playa Del Carmen down the avenue to find everything from inexpensive souvenirs and gifts, to exceptional quality fashion, tequila, and art.

There are fashion boutiques that carry international brands as well as beautiful, traditionally made garments. De Beatriz Boutique is an unassuming little side-street shop that sells locally designed Mexican cotton clothing. Rosalia is famous for their Chiapas textiles, including embroidered huipiles and inexpensive scarves, bags, and shawls. Caracol hosts a variety of unique textiles, crafts, and clothing from different areas of Mexico.

The area also hosts a variety of art galleries and craft shops. For Alebrijes, the famous Oaxacan animals, head to La Calaca. There you'll also find hand-carved wooden masks, as well as carvings of angels and skeletons. La Sirena has a selection of more trendy folk art with calaca skulls, lucha libre, and Frida Kahlo-themed crafts and gifts. Many local artists will feature their own galleries here.

InArt is a jewelry gallery featuring silver pieces with stones and gems indigenous to Mexico. If you are looking for tasty tequilas, in addition to an impressive line of fine silver jewelry, Casa Tequila has over 100 types of tequilas, which you are welcome to sample before you buy! There are also several wine bars along the avenue to pick up a selection of South American and international wines. At Ah Cacao, you can taste the Criollo chocolate, the Mayan's "food of the gods." They sell bars, cocoa, and roasted beans as well as delicious frappes, mochas, and chocolate shots.

If you're in town for a festival, you'll get to enjoy plenty of Playa del Carmen shopping on the street with vendors along the north end of the avenue. This section is often used for art shows, with a variety of local crafts, clothing, and jewelry. If you're an avid diver or are looking to learn, there are also plenty of dive shops like Dive Mexico, Phantom Diver, and Pro Dive Mexico.

The center for Playa del Carmen shopping is 5th Avenue, but the best place to stay is with us here at Condo Hotels Playa del Carmen. For more information about restaurants, shopping, and accommodations, give us a call today!