Shopping · Cozumel · Mexico
Shopping in Cozumel
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Shopping in Cozumel centres on the malecón and the cruise-pier complexes, with duty-free jewellery, silver, tequila and crafts. Prices near the piers are higher; small shops in town have more local crafts. Best souvenirs: Silver jewellery, Tequila and mezcal and Yucatecan hammocks.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
- 3
- Markets
- 1
- Top souvenir
- Silver jewellery
Where to shop
Malecón
Jewellery, silver, souvenirs and tequila shops along Avenida Rafael E. Melgar.
Cruise pier complexes
Shopping areas at the International and Puerta Maya piers with duty-free and branded stores.
Around Plaza del Sol
Craft shops, clothing and souvenirs on the streets near the main square.
Markets
Mercado municipal
The town's everyday market inland, with fruit, food stalls and household goods.
What to buy
Silver jewellery
Check for the .925 stamp; buy from established shops.
Tequila and mezcal
Shops along the malecón offer tastings; check your duty-free allowance.
Yucatecan hammocks
Woven cotton hammocks from the Yucatán peninsula.
Vanilla and spices
Mexican vanilla and achiote paste for cooking Yucatecan dishes at home.
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Marquesitas and Agua fresca. Street carts around Plaza del Sol, especially in the evenings. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Centro and malecón | $$ | Waterfront promenade, ferry pier and the main square |
| Inland San Miguel | $ | Residential grid of local eateries and dive guesthouses |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in MXN. Tip 10–15% in restaurants, and give dive and snorkel crews around 10% of the trip price or a few dollars per tank. Taxi drivers do not usually expect tips.
- Greet people with 'buenos días' or 'buenas tardes' in shops and taxis.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in September; the busiest months are February–March.
- December: Christmas and New Year celebrations (late December)
Staying near the shops
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Cozumel?
Silver jewellery, Tequila and mezcal, Yucatecan hammocks and Vanilla and spices.
+Where is the best shopping in Cozumel?
Malecón: Jewellery, silver, souvenirs and tequila shops along Avenida Rafael E. Melgar.
+What are the best markets in Cozumel?
Mercado municipal.