Shopping
A shopper’s dream, you’ll find endless shopping treasures in Playa del Carmen. No doubt, your burning desire to shop on your Mexico vacation will be satisfied, from upscale to bargain bin, from local souvenirs to timeless finds. On the pedestrian street of La Quinta Avenida (5th Avenue), which is parallel to the beach, there are browse-worthy shops, high-end boutiques, and funky shops that sell Cuban cigars, specialty tequila, handicrafts, jewelry and beachwear.
Centro Maya is best for exclusive gifts, perfume and cosmetics. North of Calle Constituyentes, artists and artisans display creations on sidewalks on Saturday evenings. For American-style malls, there’s Quinta Alegria Shopping Mall, plus, in walking distance from many Playa del Carmen resorts is Plaza Playacar shopping mall. Best buys in Playa del Carmen include regional goods like local handicrafts, such as brightly colored serapes, hammocks, tequila and chocolate.