In Merida & Yucatan shopping is a living tradition. In the White City, you will find lots of modern and luxurious malls such as Plaza Las Americas, and La Gran Plaza, where you can find the best sales and latest fashion details, known brands and food courts. Find here the most popular Merida & Yucatan shops.
The most charming Merida & Yucatan shops are the small ones with the loveliest local designs in clothes, handcrafts, jewelry, leather shoes, candies and much more. Located in downtown the majority of these shops are attended by their owners.
Clothes in Merida, made in 100% natural cotton, are part of the cultural heritage, women still wear huipiles proudly, a dress used for the grace of every day, that for parties and special events is covered with spectacular jewels. Do not miss the opportunity of getting one for yourself or a relative, is a part of Mexico that shines full with colors in flower embroidery over an impeccable white fabric. For men there are guayaberas, fresh shirts with discrete designs that gentlemen wear for special events. For children there are also unique pieces in a Yucatan style that will be for sure an original souvenir.
Hammocks are part of the living style in the Yucatan Peninsula. Imagine yourself at home lying in an embracing hammock that will remind you of your wonderful vacations. Not to be missed the multi-colored and vivid markets Lucas De Galvez, Mercado de Santa Ana and El Bazar Garcia Rejon, where you may find all kind of handcrafts and local dishes.
La Plaza Grande (The Main Square)
In the very heart of the city you will find La Plaza Grande (the Main Square) a beautiful park where families come to spend a quiet afternoon. In the surrounding streets you will find dozens of handicraft stores where you will surely find the perfect souvenir to take home with you as a knick-knack of your trip to the White City. In this zone you will also find the Cathedral and some small museums, theaters, bookstores, restaurants and cafes.
Merida on Sundays
If you are lucky to be in Merida on a Sunday, at the main Plaza near by the City Hall, you will be able to enjoy a great party where music, art performances, expositions and shows are surrounded with small stands full of interesting and unusual products. The main streets of the city's downtown are closed to cars. Then pedestrians take over the streets, walking among the stands where you will find handicrafts, hammocks, clothes, shoes, and an endless menu of fun things to buy.
Plaza Las Americas (Las Americas Mall)
Las Americas Mall is the place that gathers the best boutiques, shoe stores, electronics shops and department stores, under the same roof. Here you will find a food court with the best dining choices, and you will also find 10 movie screens with the best pictures of the moment. Bring your family and spend a fun afternoon. At Las Americas Mall you will find pretty much anything you may need.
La Gran Plaza
Located on the north side of the city, La Gran Plaza is a modern mall where you will find a great variety of stores with the best brands in clothing and shoes; you will also find very complete bookstores, photo stores, sports shops, electronics stores, auto shops, music stores, pet shops and everything you may need. This mall also features a fast-food area, an arcade and a great variety of movie screens.
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