Shopping & Dining in the Riviera Maya

Riviera Maya is a tourism hub and a haven of fun and entertainment which have won the hearts of many tourists around the world. It is home to the most magnificent beaches, parks and a friendly community. Apart from spending some quality time on the beach or nature parks, individuals who are on a vacation also like visiting shopping malls to sample new and unique items and have a taste to yummy local foods and drinks. One of the newest additions is the Grand Outlet Riviera Maya Shopping Mall located between Cancun and Playa del Carmen.

When you visit Riviera Maya, you can expect to enjoy world-class shopping and fine dining at a fraction of the cost you would pay in the Bahamas, the US or in Europe. From WALMART to ARMANI or from Burger King to 5 star chefs you always have options. The following are some of the fantastic shopping spots that you should pay a visit when you tour Riviera Maya.

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1. Cozumel Island

Cozumel Island is another great shopping spot in Riviera Maya where you can shop for the most unique items and crafts that you won’t find easily anywhere else. There are many vendors with shops that sell items and crafts that would resonate with tourists and you can get a wide variety of items at affordable price. The Island is self-sustaining and you are assured of everything you require when you tour this region.

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2. Tulum Bazaar, Avenida Tulum

If you would prefer to visit the southern part of Riviera Maya, you will go to Tulum area which also has magnificent beaches, restaurants and shopping malls. For instance, if you go to the downtown of Tulum, you will come across Tulum Bazaar. This entire section is home to many vendors who sell all types of craft items that a tourist may require ranging from traditional crafts and artwork, ceramics, hats, clothes and other woven products.

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3. Quinta Avenida

Quinta Avenida is located in Playa Del Carmen and it’s a long avenue which host all types of shops both foreign brands and local brands. Here, you can have a wide variety of items to shop ranging from clothes, ceramics, crafts among others. The Quinta Avenida also host a number of restaurants and bars giving you a chance to taste their delicious foods and drinks. If you love wearing jewelry, Playa Del Carmen has the best jewelry stores which sell high quality and original engraved bracelets, necklaces and earrings.

Other popular modern shopping malls for tourists in Riviera Maya include;

• Quinta Alegria Shopping Mall
• Paseo Del Carmen Shopping Mall
• Calle Corazon
• Playacar Center Shopping Mall

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Riviera Maya also has a wide selection of intriguing dining spots that you can visit for tasty local dishes, cocktails and drinks. When you visit Riviera Maya and you feel like taking a bite or get a cold drink while listening to cool and soothing music, you can check out the following popular restaurants and bars.

• Palore, Tulum
• Ictio Fish House, Playa Del Carmen
• Tora, Tulum
• Mexican Experience, Playa Del Carmen
• The Dining Experience, Tulum
• Sonora Grill Prime, Playa Del Carmen

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Indeed Riviera Maya has a lot to offer in terms of unique shopping and dining experience. There are many affordable condos for sale in Playa Del Carmen and many new projects on the real estate market in Tulum or even beautiful available properties in Cancun that you can buy if you want to have a holiday home here in this great magical tourist destination. Just contact us and let us show you how.