Shopping & Handcrafts

Mérida has open-air markets selling craftwork and souvenirs. Among the most popular articles are the hammocks that are perfect for relaxing in this tropical climate. An open-air market is set up on Sundays opposite the Palacio Municipal where you can buy wooden, shell, leather and pottery handicrafts as well as traditional candy.

Antigüedades Imperiales

Corner of Calles 60 and 51, T: (52 9) 923-8087
Antiques
CATEGORY: Art, antiques and decorative items.
NOTE: Shipping

Bazar del Sol

Calle 62 No. 499, between 59 and 61, T: (52 9) 928-5172
Arts and crafts from all over the country.
CATEGORY: Handicrafts

Casa de Cera

Calle 74 No. 430, between 41 and 43, T: (52 9) 920-0219
Unique Mexican sculptures made of beeswax, including Mayan pyramids and other objects inspired by pre-Hispanic art and culture.
CATEGORY: Handicrafts

Casa de las Artesanías

Calle 63, between 64 and 66, OPEN: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Crafts, huaraches, or handmade leather sandals, and straw baskets.
CATEGORY: Handicrafts

Casa Rubio

A half block from the post office.
Calle 56 No. 527
Reasonably priced, top-of-the-line leather accessories made by the owners themselves.
CATEGORY: Leather goods
NOTE: Shipping

Cooperativa Tixkokob

Across the street from the Mercado Municipal
Calle 56 No. 561
Crafts produced by a cooperative of artisans from Tixkokob.
CATEGORY: Handicrafts
NOTE: Prices are negotiable

Gift Shop, National Museum of Popular Art

Calle 59, between 50 and 48
Regional arts and crafts
CATEGORY: Handicrafts

Guayaberas Finas Evan

Calle 62 No. 508, between 59 and 61
Cotton-blend, all-cotton or linen guayaberas
CATEGORY: Clothing
Guayaberas Genuina Yucateca
Calle 58 No. 520, second floor
Guayaberas, including pleated and embroidered varieties.
CATEGORY: Clothing

Guayaberas Jack

Downtown  Calle 59 No. 507
T: (52 9) 928-6002
Guayaberas
CATEGORY: Clothing
NOTE: The city's oldest manufacturer and retailer of guayaberas.

Joyería Colonial

Calle 60, on the main plaza
Fine jewelry and international names
CATEGORY: Jewelry, sterling silver, and decorative items

La Canasta

Just north of the Cathedral, Calle 60 No. 500, corner of 61 and 59.
Souvenirs, sterling silver and brightly-colored batik clothing.
CATEGORY: Handicrafts

La Poblana

Calle 65, between 58 and 60
Hammocks
CATEGORY: Handicrafts
NOTE: A highly reputable shop that exports all over the world.

Marie Soleil

Calle 59 No. 511, T: (52 9) 928-6017
Clothing for women by Yucatecan couturier Fernando Huertas who combines European styles with regional fabrics and decorative touches.
CATEGORY: Clothing

Mercado de Artesanías García Rejón

Downtown, Calles 65 and 62
Hammocks, Panama-style hats and huipils.
CATEGORY: Handicrafts
NOTE: Prices are negotiable.

Mercado Municipal

Downtown  Calle 56
Beautifully displayed vegetables, meats, poultry and a first-rate selection of hammocks, Panama-style hats and huipils.
CATEGORY: Handicrafts
NOTE: Prices are negotiable.

Mexicanísimo by Masud

Near the main plaza, Calle 60 No. 496, between 59 and 61, T: (52 9) 928-2891
Elegant dresses for women in natural, undyed cotton, and leisure wear for men in the same fabric.
CATEGORY: Clothing