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Mercado 28 (Handicraft Market) - Cancún Centro
Best time to visit
Visit early on weekday mornings to avoid heat and crowds, or late afternoon for cooler light and more vendors open.
Budget tips
Free entry; bring pesos and small bills for easier haggling since many stalls are cash-only, compare prices at several stalls before buying.
Recommended for
Souvenir shoppers, Budget travelers, Culture seekers, Street food lovers
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
Snabba fakta: Colorful stalls burst with hand-painted ceramics, woven hammocks, and the warm, grill-scented air of street food that draws bargain hunters and curious foodies alike. Ask vendors for story-rich pieces and you'll often walk away with one-of-a-kind silver jewelry or embroidered garments at prices you can negotiate down by half if you haggle politely.
Höjdpunkter: On weekends Doña Rosa fires up a tiny comal and sells tacos de cochinita wrapped in banana leaf for 40 pesos each, the bright achiote aroma and sizzling fat threading through aisles of lacquered skulls and handwoven hammocks. Every evening at 6:00 pm a local maraca player known as El Gato walks the stalls playing a seven-minute son jarocho that signals vendors to haggle only with exact change, a quirky rule that has tourists laughing and locals clinking coins.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes and sun protection, market aisles can be narrow and sunny.
- Carry small denominations of pesos, vendors prefer cash and are easier to haggle with.
- Look for 'hecho a mano' tags to find original hand-painted ceramics and textiles, skip identical mass-produced items.
- Photograph colorful stalls early or late in the day to avoid crowds, and try local street snacks like marquesitas or fresh coconut.
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