Cancun: Shopping

Casa de Cultura Pick up oil paintings, sculptures, sketches, and photographs at this art gallery that showcases modern Mexican artists. El Centro; Prolongacion Av. Yaxchilan, Sm 25; 011-52-998-884-8364
art | expensive | home | souvenir

La Isla Shopping Center This open air, ultra-exclusive mall with canals and palm trees is a one-stop shop for scooping up designer goods at stores such as Bulgari, Chanel, and Cartier. Zone Hotelera; Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 12.5; 011-52-998-883-5025
trendy | expensive | designer | mall

Mercado Veintiocho The largest open-air market in Cancun sells locally made pottery, leather goods, and hand-woven items such as hats and baskets at rock bottom prices. El Centro; off Ave. Yaxchilan and Sunyaxchen
great value | souvenir | handicraft

Plaza Caracol Shop the latest runway looks by Mexican designers such as Chiquita Cira at this sprawling indoor mall. Zona Hotelera; Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 8.5; 011-52-998-883-4760; www.caracolplaza.com
designer | mall | eclectic | clothing

Plaza la Fiesta Peruse from a large selection of local leather goods, handicrafts and handmade gold and silver jewelry at this 20,000-square-foot space. Zona Hotelera; Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 9; 011-52-998-883-2116
moderate | jewelry | eclectic | souvenir | handicraft

Ultrafemme Buy your favorite cosmetic and perfume brands in bulk at this duty-free store. El Centro; Ave. Tulum 111, Sm 21; 011-52-998-884-1402; www.ultrafemme.com.mx
trendy | great value | accessories