Shopping · Cabo San Lucas · Mexico
Shopping in Cabo San Lucas
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Shopping in Los Cabos runs from marina malls and resort boutiques to craft stalls and San José del Cabo's galleries. Silver, Talavera-style ceramics, blankets and art are the main buys; prices at the marina craft stalls are negotiable. Best souvenirs: Damiana liqueur, Silver jewellery and Mexican ceramics.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
- 3
- Markets
- 2
- Top souvenir
- Damiana liqueur
Where to shop
Marina and Puerto Paraíso
The waterfront mall and boutiques around the marina, with international brands, jewellery and air-conditioned cafés.
San José del Cabo Art District
Galleries for Mexican painting, sculpture and photography, plus design shops and silver jewellery.
Downtown Cabo San Lucas
Souvenir shops, tequila stores and craft sellers on the streets between the marina and Plaza Amelia Wilkes.
Markets
Marina craft market
Rows of stalls near the water-taxi docks selling blankets, ceramics, hammocks and silver; bargaining is expected.
San José del Cabo Organic Market
A weekly farmers' and crafts market on the edge of the historic centre, popular with residents for produce, baked goods and handmade items.
What to buy
Damiana liqueur
The local herbal liqueur in its distinctive bottle, sold in supermarkets more cheaply than in tourist shops.
Silver jewellery
Look for the .925 stamp to confirm sterling silver; galleries in San José del Cabo sell work by Mexican designers.
Mexican ceramics
Hand-painted plates, tiles and bowls in Talavera-style designs from central Mexico.
Local art
Paintings and prints from the San José del Cabo galleries, which can arrange shipping.
Tequila and mezcal
Specialist shops downtown offer tastings; check your home country's duty-free allowance.
Streets and markets worth a wander
Waterfront · Marina and Downtown
Marina boardwalk
The paved promenade around the Cabo San Lucas marina links shops, restaurants and the docks where fishing fleets, catamarans and yachts tie up.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Food
- Shopping
Neighbourhood · San José del Cabo Centro
San José del Cabo Art District
The streets behind the mission church in San José del Cabo, especially Calle Obregón and Calle Morelos, are lined with galleries showing Mexican painting, sculpture and photography.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- After dark
- Shopping
- Couples
- Free
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Damiana and Baja California wine. Bars in Cabo San Lucas offer damiana margaritas; bottles are sold in supermarkets and souvenir shops. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Marina and Downtown | $$ | Boardwalk restaurants, fishing boats and the main bar strip |
| El Pedregal | $$$$ | Hillside villas above the marina facing the Pacific |
| Tourist Corridor | $$$$ | Resort strip and golf courses between the two towns |
| San José del Cabo Centro | $$$ | Colonial plaza, galleries and restaurants in the older town |
| Pacific side | $$$$ | Newer resorts and golf on wild open-ocean beaches north of town |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in MXN. Tip 10–15% in restaurants if service is not already included, about 10–20 pesos per bag for porters, and 10–20% of the trip price for fishing and boat crews.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in September; the busiest months are March and December.
- October: Fiestas de San Lucas, the town's patron saint festival (around 18 October)
- December: Christmas and New Year celebrations on the marina
Staying near the shops
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Cabo San Lucas?
Damiana liqueur, Silver jewellery, Mexican ceramics and Local art.
+Where is the best shopping in Cabo San Lucas?
Marina and Puerto Paraíso: The waterfront mall and boutiques around the marina, with international brands, jewellery and air-conditioned cafés.
+What are the best markets in Cabo San Lucas?
Marina craft market and San José del Cabo Organic Market.