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Puerta Maya, where Carnival and Princess and perhaps other ships dock, is one of Carnival's manufactured ports. And that means shopping, you can find duty free liquor and the usual assortment of souvenirs in the stores. I would have preferred to go into San Miguel to do our souvenir shopping but we didn't leave ourselves a lot of time so it was simply more convenient to shop here. We did have a look around at the few shops and craft market across the street which is where we bought most of our souvenirs. The price we haggled them down to was the exact same price of the same items at the shops inside Puerta Maya so don't assume that you will be paying less by buying outside the complex.
Updated Jan 29, 2012
Website: http://www.puertamaya.com/
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Tucan is basically a one stop store for any quality souvenir you could want to find. This is not the typical shot glass and tee shirt place; this is hand crafted unique items. There was a large selection of pottery, silver jewelry, dolls, housewares, spices, condiments, Christmas ornamnets, linens etc.
We picked up several types of hot sauces to bring home as well as some cermaic bowls for the kitchen.
Updated Dec 20, 2011
Do not buy at the first store that you see. Look around first and check the item you wanted to buy including its price. You will be surprised to see how the prices vary.
Go back to the store where the quality of the t-shirt is better and cheaper.
At Miro's, they have a lot of t-shirts from extra large to small and to children's outfits. They also sell island dresses.
What to pay: ve t-shirts for $20.00
Written Oct 16, 2011
Address: Puerto Maya, Isla Cozumel
There are many stores in Cozumel selling various arts and crafts. Some are expensive and some are cheap. Some stores sell woodcarvings of sea turtles, jewelry boxes, arts and crafts.
Shop around first because there are many neat things to buy. Always remember that when you buy something fragile, to request the shop owner to pack them for you.
I love the Mayan woodcarvings of masks, chess sets, domino sets, Last Supper and the turtles made of abalone.
What to buy: Arts and crafts
What to pay: Make sure to shop around for the cheapest price.
Written Oct 15, 2011
Address: Cozumel, Mexico
There are many stores in Cozumel - near Punta Sur. They are small and have no names on them and they sell different kinds of gifts and crafts.
I saw stone carvings of the Last Supper, the Chichen Itza, Mayan masks, chess sets, Mexican hats, cowboy hats, etc.
What to buy: Locally-made items like those made by the Mayans
What to pay: Make sure to bargain.
Written Oct 15, 2011
Address: Punta Sur, Cozumel, Mexico
I collect refrigerator magnets and that's the first thing I buy whenever I go to a particular destination. I buy at least five and bring them home as gifts, too.
You can buy refrigerator magnets at different gift shops. I prefer to buy refrigerator magnets that are made of rubber because even if they fall from the refrigerator, they won't break unlike those made of ceramics!
Refrigerator magnets price range from $1.99 to $4.99.
Written Oct 6, 2011
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Cariloha is a shop that sells apparel and housewares made from bamboo. I definitely wanted to stop in this store since I have several shirts and towels at home made from Bamboo. Bamboo is so soft yet strong; I love that it's cooler and more breathable than cotton. My wife loves that the bamboo towels dry quickly and are anti-bacterial.
The store had a nice selection of tee shirts, towels, bedding and other items. I managed to find a nice blue tee shirt with a simple design on the front right corner and the back. Pricing wasn't bad with the tee shirt costing $25.
Updated May 10, 2011
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Ultra Jewels staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. The made every effort to make our shopping a good experience. We spent a good deal of money here, and they were reassuring in every way that our purchase was legitimate. I had my watch checked out once we returned to the states, and it was determined to be legit. I've read posts on the internet about this store claiming they do not sell what they advertise, but our experience was good
What to buy: Any first rate watch or piece of jewelry
Centro Comercial Punta Langosta
Locales B 14 Av. E. Melgar # 551
Col. Centro C.P. 77600
Stores:
UltraFemme Perfumes & Cosmetics
UltraJewels, Timepieces & Gifts
Swatch
Opening hours:
UltraFemme 10am-10pm; UltraJewels
11am-10pm
Swatch 9am-9pm
Tel: UltraFemme/Swatch:
(52) (987) 869 1471/1577;
UltraJewels: (52) (987) 869 1605/1607
What to pay: lots
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Punta Langosta, Locales B 14 Av. E. Melgar # 551
Phone: (52) (987) 869 1605/1607
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This is a big store with lots to buy! Jewelry (bought a gorgeous Moonstone ring), Dia de los Muertos memorabilia, food, salsas, clothing and many, many, many varieties of Pottery. Very pretty, very reasonably priced.
What to buy: Everything Mexican!
What to pay: You can spend a lot or a little....!
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Av. Rafael Melgar 27 x8 Nte
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I do not normally like to shop, but it is almost inevitable to do it in Cozumel in the evening. The first night we were there, I bought myself a black embroidered shift. It had embroidery all around the top and more on the hem (detail photo 4). I did bargain a little (starting to walk out at least once) and may have paid about $10 for it.
I later gave it to my mom because I don't like to wear black when we are on the boat because it is too hot. Also it did't have pockets - although my mom put some in because she likes to have pockets too. In the second picture, she is 95 years old.
What to buy: I got some small hammocks for putting on the bulkheads of the boat to put things in - they cost only a couple of bucks. I also got a small painting at a stand near the main square, and I bought a vest for my daughter, plus various items of clothing (T-shirts etc - photo 5) and key chains etc for Xmas presents for various members of the family.
I attempted to buy a topaz which is my birthstone, but after a difficult time with the language barrier, I determine that the jewelry was cheap because it was made with artificial stones, so I didn't buy any.
Updated Apr 28, 2010
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