Cozumel Shopping
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Most of Cozumel’s souvenir
shops are along the coastal Avenida Rafael E. Melgar in San
Miguel. Be aware that the malls at the cruise ship piers will
be over-run by cruise ship passengers letting loose for the
day. You will also find a collection of shops at Plaza del
Sol and Vista del Mar, also along Avenida Rafael E. Melgar.
Serious divers will find the largest range of shops |
catering to their underwater needs just below San Miguel as the
Southwestern coast offer the island’s best coral reefs.
Unique souvenirs to bring home include a Yucatecan hammock, regarded
to be the finest in the world, and honey made by bees only found
in this region. Mexico is also known for its vanilla and amber in
this area. While you will find the best deals on hammocks from street
vendors and municipal markets, be sure to purchase amber from actual
shops—vendors have been known to try to pass off plastic versions
of the gem.
Cozumel also has good prices on Mexican silver and turquoise jewelry.
To ensure that you are buying sterling silver, look for a "925"
stamp on the item.
And avoid bringing home any items made of black coral. Not only
an endangered species, but you may be barred from bringing it back
to the United States and other countries.
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