6 Best Shopping in The Riviera Maya, Mexico

Paseo del Carmen

Fodor's choice

Upscale, open-air Paseo del Carmen has numerous boutiques—including Zara, Ultrafemme, and Old Navy. Seattle-coffee lovers can get their fix at the Starbucks that dominates the center of the mall. A cobblestone path makes this one of the area's most popular and pleasant shopping destinations.

Quinta Alegría

Fodor's choice

This three-story plaza on Playa's main drag houses Sanborn's department store, Harley Davidson, Forever 21, Oakley, Hurley, American Eagle Outfitters, and much more. There's even a Häagen-Dazs where you can cool off with an ice cream before more shopping.

Ah Cacao

This modish chocolate shop sells Mexico's finest, in bars, tablets, soaps, massage oils, and brownies. Locals swear by the coffee. There are other four branches around Playa del Carmen and Cancún.

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Mexicarte

This colorful little shop sells high-quality crafts from around the country.

Plaza Las Américas

This family-friendly mall features restaurants, shops, and cinemas.

Av Chemuyil and CTM, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
984-109–2161

Plaza Playacar

This Mexican-colonial-style outdoor mall in Playacar sells handcrafts, clothes, jewelry, and specialty items like tequila and cigars. There is also a Starbucks.