You can spend your evenings checking out “plazas” as locals call shopping malls, as well as markets and local supermarkets, which can be found in the hotel zone and downtown. Maybe you are not in a “shopping spree mood”, but this is a great opportunity to visit different locations within Cancun, compare prices, purchase souvenirs and delight your senses at famous restaurants.

Shopping Malls, Boutiques, Markets… and the list never ends!

Kukulcan Plaza

Kukulcan Plaza shopping mall was built to accommodate an extensive variety of stores which range from internationally renowned boutiques, to jewelry stores carrying the finest designer pieces, to elegant top-of-the-line perfumes and clothing. This mall also features a bowling alley and special place with slot machines and gambling. Facing the main street, a series of fine, well appointed restaurants with impressive views of the Nichupte Lagoon, line its facade.

Shopping tip: Prices can be expensive and the ambience is for the luxury shopper.
Famous sites: Chocolate City, Play City, Ruth´s & Chris and Luxury Avenue.

La Isla Shopping Village

La Isla Shopping Village will enchant the moment you arrive. This mall features a charming “small village” where boutiques can be found at different “houses”. Visitors walk on bridges that pass over lagoon canals and can relax at many sitting areas with views to the Nichupte Lagoon. There are also boat rides, a water fountain that changes colors, cinemas, an aquarium with swim with dolphin programs and live entertainment.

Shopping tip: Prices can be expensive but come along with an exclusive ambience.
Famous sites: Interactive Aquarium, Thai Lounge Restaurant, Planet Hollywood and Chili´s.

Plaza Flamingo

Flamingo Plaza is located in the heart of the hotel zone, on the edge of the Nichupte Lagoon, where you can enjoy a beautiful sunset and eat at the bars & restaurants (all of them part of famous International Franchises). This mall has over 100 stores, all in one floor, where you will find from sports good, to the best selections in cosmetics and perfumes, several boutiques with the latest in bikinis, informal wear and regional clothing.

Shopping tip: Great for shopping without crowds, and the restaurants are fun.
Famous sites: Outback, Pat O´Briens, Bubba Gump and Margaritaville.

Plaza Caracol Shopping Mall

One of Cancun´s biggest and most contemporary shopping centers, Plaza Caracol is conveniently located at the hub of the Hotel Zone. This two-story mall consists of shops, boutiques and signature stores of the world´s most famous labels. Plaza Caracol is home to Stabucks Café which opens early in the morning until late hours. A wide variety of restaurants & bars, fashion, drugstores, silverware, jewelry and perfumes can be found at Plaza Caracol.

Shopping tip: Prices can get expensive, including the restaurant menus.
Famous sites: Starbucks, Colors of Benetton, Cartier, Casa Rolandi Restaurant.

Forum By the Sea

This mall is located in the heart of the Hotel Zone just steps away from Cancun´s nightlife and the most visited sites in the Hotel Zone. Forum by the Sea Shopping mall has 3 floors and is packed with boutiques, restaurants and famous discos. This mall is open´s at 10 am and remains busy until afterhours. Visitors of all ages visit this mall to eat lunch and dinner, drink cocktails or an ice cream, shop and enjoy night entertainment at the fun party sites.

Shopping tip: Prices are those expected in the Hotel Zone. Great restaurants and nightlife.
Famous sites: Coco Bongo, Rainforest Café, Hard Rock Café and Carlos & Charlie´s.

Plaza Las Americas

This is one of the biggest malls downtown Cancun where local residents shop every day of the week. Located south Tulum Avenue, Plaza Las Americas has 234 stores that include specialty shops, boutiques, restaurants, cafes, ice cream parlors, movie theaters and even a supermarket. You will find everything you´re looking for like an international food court, a kid´s playground with video games, slot machines and gambling for adults are other special treats.

Shopping tip: Prices are cheaper than in the Hotel Zone, and you can enjoy big retail stores.
Famous sites: Liverpool, Sears, Ultrafemme and Cinepolis VIP cinemas.

Plaza Bonita

Plaza Bonita is a traditional outdoor shopping center where modern shops and services are found hidden in charming Mexican village building. This shopping center offers crafts and gifts, boutiques for ladies and gentlemen, banks, money exchange, restaurants, clinics, pharmacy, jewelry and small cafes. Mexican music, live colors make out the ambience, and here you can enjoy being only steps away from one of the biggest craft markets in town, Market 28.

Shopping tip: Great prices and discounts. Relax at a café and enjoy the Mexican ambience.
Famous for: Kiosk that sells fresh fruit smoothies, beautiful clothes and beach wear.

Market 28

Thousands of visitors visit Market 28 which locals call Mercado 28. Many hotels in Cancun offer shopping trips which take you on a special bus right to the entrance of the market. If you take the bus you will only need to walk a couple of blocks. Cancun tourists are known to love this place because of its shopping diversity. Market 28 features seafood and Mexican restaurants, crafts, art, souvenirs, t-shirts, clothes, silver jewelry, travel desks and more.

Shopping tip: Don’t take personal what vendors say they are just trying to be friendly.
Famous for: Bargaining and cheap prices.

Coral Negro

If you are into haggle shopping, this will be your favorite place. Coral Negro is the biggest craft market in the hotel zone, yet quite an adventure if you like bargaining for almost everything. Visitors enjoy this place because you are treated as the only buyer on earth. Coral Negro Market offers crafts, jewelry, souvenirs, beach clothing and Mexican art, just steps away from Cancun´s night clubs and bars.

Shopping tip: Have an open mind and try not to feel harassed by the vendor´s social abilities.
Famous for: Bargaining and friendly vendors.