Shopping in Cancun
Cancun is not only synonymous with beach and fun, but also a very attractive city for shopping.
Shopping in Cancun is one of the outings you should plan during your stay.
Near the Hotel Zone there are shopping malls, stores and plazas that offer products of all kinds of international and local brands, as well as Mexican handicrafts.
There are also selected stores and products that are "tax free" for foreign tourists, who after the purchase, can process the refund of taxes paid.
Cancun is a whole city, so downtown you will find stores and malls of all kinds and variety.
But as our article is intended for tourists, we will only tell you about the most relevant and, above all, close to the Hotel Zone.
Marina Town Center
Marina Town Center is a new and modern shopping center that boasts to be the best in Cancun. Located in the Puerto Cancun area, it opened to the public in March 2017.
In addition to being modern, it is currently the largest shopping center in Cancun. In its 450,000 square meters are distributed more than 130 stores, from international brand stores (Prada, Zara Home, H&M and Lacoste, etc ) as well as national brands.
It has a large restaurant and fast-food sector, with the presence of well-known brands such as Cenacolo, La No. 20 Cantina, Chili's, Starbucks, etc.
It also has an entertainment area, with the presence of Cinépolis IMAX cinema and a playground for children and teenagers.
Location: Blvd. Kukulcan Km. 1,5 - Hotel Zone.
Kukulkan Plaza
Located in the center of the Hotel Zone, Kukulkan Plaza is an exclusive shopping mall, where you can find a large number of stores from national and international brands,
Here you can buy everything from souvenirs, handicrafts, clothing, shoes, jewelry, chocolates, etc.. There is also an area of specialty restaurants, bars, pharmacies and cinemas.
Next to Kukulkan Plaza is Luxury Avenue, a place where you can find the most luxurious and expensive international brand stores, such as Louis Vuitton or Cartier.
La Isla Shopping Village
An elegant shopping mall located in the middle of the Hotel Zone on the shores of the Nichupte lagoon.
With an innovative design that resembles a Venetian village, the Isla Shopping Village (also known as Isla Cancun) is one of the most visited by tourists staying in the Hotel Zone.
Visitors will find a great variety of stores of national and international brands, as well as stores to buy souvenirs and handicraft gifts.
It also has entertainment areas such as restaurants, bars and movie theaters.
Plaza Flamingo
Plaza Flamingo is a shopping mall located at km 11.5 of the Hotel Zone.
It is also known as Flamingo Mall. Here you can find clothing stores, local handicrafts, cigar, tobacco and liquor stores.
It also has a section of specialty restaurants as well as fast food.
Forum By The Sea (Plaza Forum)
Also known as Plaza Forum, this mall is located very close to Punta Cancun (upper corner of the "7" of the Hotel Zone).
It is a three-story shopping mall where you can find clothing stores, silver crafts, souvenirs and gifts.
It also has restaurants, cafes and entertainment venues, among which are the Hard Rock Café, Coco Bongo Cancun nightclub and Rain Forest Café.
Plaza Caracol
Plaza Caracol is one of the oldest shopping centers in the Hotel Zone. It is located near Plaza Forum.
In Plaza Caracol you will find all kinds of products, from handicrafts, fashion, souvenirs, food, as well as entertainment.
It also has an important area of restaurants and fast food.
Las Plazas Outlet Cancún
Las Plazas Outlet Cancun is located in downtown Cancun.
It is a shopping mall with an open-air oriented design, where you will find a large number of stores of all kinds, at low prices.
If you are looking for cheap prices, this is the place to go because here you will find the best prices and offers of all products, from fashion items, handicrafts, regional products and other things.
Plaza Las Americas
Located in the center of the city, this mall offers a variety of stores of all kinds, department stores, supermarkets, restaurants, movie theaters and playgrounds.
Plaza Las Americas is a very popular place for tourists and locals, ideal for visiting and shopping.
Mercado 28
If you have time and need to buy crafts and gifts at half the price of the Hotel Zone, Mercado 28 is the place to go.
At Mercado 28 you will find all kinds of Mexican handicrafts, silverware and jewelry at very affordable prices.
It is located in downtown Cancun, on supermanzana 28.