4 Best Places to Shop in Playa del Carmen, The Riviera Maya

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Avenida 5 between Calles 4 and 38 has the Riviera Maya's best shopping. Small galleries sell original folk art from around Mexico, clothing boutiques offer everything from chic bikinis to tacky tees, and there are stores dedicated to Mexican specialties as varied as silver, chocolate, and tequila. Mexico's upscale Liverpool department store puts in an appearance at Calle 14, and you'll find international brand names like Diesel and Havaianas scattered up and down the avenue.

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.

Plaza Las Américas

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

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

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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.

Paseo Xaman-Ha, Mz 25, Lote 19, Playa del Carmen, 77710, Mexico
984-873–0006

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