I went to this cute souvenir shop near the place we were staying in Akumal (they have another…read morelocation in Cancun that is just as cute). I purchased 2 pieces of art that I love and it was fun to look at all the other vibrant and electric items and displays. The tshirts at re unique and not over the top expensive. I'd recommended this a must stop of something cute to take home.

I did my research for a place to shop near Akumal Bay that sells real Mexican handmade art and…read moregifts....so I learned about Mexicarte and we headed straight over. Luckily, this little gem is very easily accessible and not hard to find (due to the pink exterior paint!). I hate those shops where the employees are hunting you down, basically forcing you to buy mass-produced items at ridiculous costs. We wanted a place where we could feel good about our purchases. Mexicarte sells all handmade items by artists throughout Mexico. It's almost like a fair-trade store. You leave feeling good about the money you just spent, and can come back home bearing gifts with a story behind them. Mexicarte has the prettiest, brightest, and most unique gifts in every corner of the store. We actually had to come back a few times because we kept comparing all the other shops to this one, and just wanted to spend our money here. From day of the dead items, skulls, crosses, to handbags, jewelry, wall art, clay art, you name it. Everything is handcrafted with such care and detail, you can see the love the artists put into it. Everything is priced very fair. You can find gifts for any budget, we brought back a couple little turtle figurines for about $1.50 USD for example...and great quality! I love how helpful the employees are, and can provide the backstory to all the items they sell. They let you roam around freely, and don't pressure you into buying anything. Parking? Not so sure. We stayed at Akumal Beach Resort, it took us 10 minutes to walk up the beach here. You will see the Akumal Dive Shop, walk through to the back of the Dive Shop and you will see Akumal Plaza. It's a bright pink stand-alone building. You can't miss it. Happy shopping! :)

This Boutique has some of the most amazing and unique clothing , jewelry, bikinis. Unique swim suit…read morecover ups. The jewelry is absolutely stunning. You will never see this type in your travels. This is the place to go if you want something very special , unique. The Gypsetter life , no boundaries, free spirit, love all, be yourself. The clothing , jewelry and items here reverberate the Gypsetter Life. You have to come by the Boutique. It is amazing!

We came here to visit the sea turtle sanctuary as part of our tour through Cancun adventures…read more The dive center itself is cute. They had bathrooms with showers as well as outdoor showers. I did not appreciate the requirement to wear a life jacket in shallow water to snorkel with the turtles. The amount of people in the snorkeling areas was way too much. People were kicking up sand, flailing in the water and pushing people (me) to get in front of where any turtles were. It was extremely disappointing. The only reasons I got any photos was because I have a GoPro on a stick. I would NOT do the turtle thing again. I would however go scuba diving. That seemed like they took out small groups on small boats so it wouldn't be overcrowded.

This is an efficiently-run dive operation, and also offers a lot of group snorkeling opportunities…read more We dove with ADS through Blue Experience Diving, and we were pleased with the facility and the dive sites offered. The boats are small, with room for 8 or 9 divers. Back roll entries are required, as these boats aren't large enough for a dive platform. The boat captains were very good and able to deal with both calm and rough water efficiently. They also helped carry gear when needed, and helped divers deal with gear as they got on and off the boats. I observed ADS dive staff working with student divers, and they seemed patient and thorough (I'm a dive instructor myself, so I can recognize when other dive pros are doing a good job). Safety was a high priority. Overall, a great experience and we were glad to have a chance to dive with Blue Experience Diving and the Akumal Dive Shop.

This place is dope. I went straight here & dropped beaucoup pesos like they were hot potatoes…read more You will find some of the most beautiful ladies accessories, handbags, earrings, sunglasses, etc., here. But most of all you will find gorge beachside attire, resort wear, swimwear & coverups. The perfect place to shop for tropical beach & jungle lovin/living mermaids. Basically my whole wardrobe. Ha ha. The building itself is gorge, set in a little tiki hut with tropical plants all around. The lady that works there is super nice & sweet, hooked me right up with some new fab posh linen attire that's perfect for this tropical humidity. Trust me your going to LOVE EVERYTHING!!! Go & shop at your own risk! Accepts most credit cards! Yay! Pasito tun tun amigas, pasito tun tun! Highly highly recommend! :))

Beautiful clothing and vibe. She owns the shop next door as well... I wanted to sleep there…read more. Gorgeous collection of unique pieces... I wanted to spend alot more than I did! I wish she had an online shop!!

Immediately Lured to the Storefront by their Vivaciously Bright Colors, Patterns, and Array of…read moreItems Both for Men and Women! I Fell in Love Immediately! Located in Terminal 3 of the Cancún Airport, Closest to Gate C16 is where you will find Pineda Covalin. Being a Mexican Brand that Exhibits the Cultural Beauty through Patterns, Rich Colors, and Forms of Style Presented. They Offer Silk Scarves, Handbags, Jewelry, Men's Ties/Bags/Shoes/Pens/Wallets, Sunglasses & Holders, Men's & Women's Clothing, and More! The Allure of the Storefront has Clean Edges with Brilliant Colors Radiating from Inside. Once inside you are Warmly Greeted and Overwhelmed by the Vivid Patterns and Strong Pineda Presents! On my first visit I Fell in Love with a Beautifully Designed Sunglass Case. The Quality along with Durability has been Impressive. With the use of Everyday Sunglasses in the same Sunglass Holder for a Year, it practically looks Brand New! On our next trip we visited the store again to find yet again another Stunning Item! A Sugar Skull Cosmetic Leather Bag! Perfect for Traveling having enough room for everything I need plus more! The Staff has always been Helpful and Attentive without being Pushy. The Interior of the Store is Especially Clean and Sensational! They Accept Both Pesos and US Currency in both Cash & Credit! Lucky You, Miami has a Pineda Covalin Store! Otherwise Located in Mexico! Sign-Up for their Newsletter Online and Receive 15% Off Your Purchase!

I'd taken a seat at the airport to await our gate number on our departing flight, after walking…read morethrough masses of poor quality souvenirs I was happy to be snacking on my gummy bears until boarding time. That's when I glanced over and spotted this gem! I had never heard of Pineda Covalin before so I decided I'd Google the store before walking the 30 feet to check them out in person :) Low and behold what do I spot, gorgeous silk scarves. Honestly, the beautiful male and female models standing outside of their door also did the trick at catching my eye. I was curious! Do these two stunning individuals work for this store or are they possibly fellow travels looking like they just stepped off of the runway. Hey, models are abundant these days in Cancun - with everyone visiting Tulum I wasn't quite sure. Now, I know! They were models and however much they get paid it worked to lure me in and make a purchase. I walked over to check out the goods and loved the friendly service and introduction to the line. Created by two designers Cristina Pineda and Ricardo Covalin the lines purpose is to share the richness of Mexico traditions through its products. I really liked several designs but ended up selecting a very beautiful bright piece that looks great against a tan ;) They also made sure to ask if I wanted the tax refund form which was nice. Before boarding my flight I went over to submit this paperwork. Tax free shopping for visitors is always a plus. They accept USD and pesos but since I was fresh out of pesos I paid in dollars. Save your time and don't waste your pesos on garbage, if you are looking for a beautiful reminder of your Mexican vacation Pineda Covalin is a great store. I look forward to looking up the line in the future for other new designs. You can say they are the Hermes of Mexico ;) Luxury silk at its finest.

We always visit Mega each time we're in Cozumel. Chris and I love browsing through isles whenever…read morewe're in a warehouse club or large supermarkets and Mega is not an exception. It is Cozumel's version of Walmart. Chris gets one of his favorite beers here, the Bohemia Vienna. And I get my coconut water. If you're on a cruise and needing something like sunscreen or swimsuit, Mega is a great place to go!

Very large 'everything-under-one-roof' type store in Cozumel. It is within walking distance from…read moreone of the cruise ports (Punta Langosta), but would require a short taxi ride for the one my brother and I got off of (International terminal). The prices might be a bit higher than on the open local market stalls, but with better odds that the items are authentic. They also have a full gamut of grocery items, along with an instore restaurant serving a Chinese buffet of all things. And there are other stalls lining the outer inside ring, selling various things, under one roof. Kinda reminded me of the asian market set-up where the main store brings people in, and vendors rent out the space to sell their wares.

Nice area for shopping. Very lively but easy to navigate. Prices are reasonable. There is a mix of…read moreshopping and food. Th staff are friendly and helpful.

Great service. Everyone was super helpful. Definitely very nice place!!! We will come backread more

cute lil souvenir shop and cafe all in one!! i think its location is prime and great for tourists…read more there are plenty of little trinkets and things to take home, the café on the second floor is within a narrow staircase and has AC as well as a terrace overlooking the city park and a even more narrow staircase to the rooftop! such vibes ~~~

Beautiful displays, with wide varieties of well-crafted stuff!…read more We came in here and checked out their booze selections, coffee offerings, and other local stuff to look at. They're big on t-shirts around here, where they mix Mayan motifs into western imagery and logos. The locally made jewelry looked to be silver and they had a lot of different things that'll end up on shelf somewhere eventually. They have some local liquors which I'd never heard of, and some chocolate liquor that could be interesting. The hammocks were shown to be of superior quality to those sold in the town square. These have four or five different strands of nylon string, while the ones out there on the sidewalk are just two, and can't handle the weight. Hey! What are you saying?! The store took dollars or pesos - you get a better price with pesos. All the prices were clearly marked, so no need to haggle over things. I'd imagine they'd still be willing to do some haggling anyhow. The prices seemed to be a bit higher than any of the street vendors we'd seen, but these were of the higher qualities of stuff. The clerks were most welcoming, and answered all of our questions about their merchandise.

This store is gorgeous! The lady that worked their was so sweet and her vibe fit the shop too. She…read morealso wore the designs which was awesome There was a relatively large selection for such a small space. I bought a dress for about $100USD which was much more reasonable than some of the other shops. It also has AC which makes it a bit nicer when you're trying things on. There were 3 very tiny changing rooms and the mirror was outside in the store. Overall a great place and we loved their style!

Beautiful clothing spot in Tulum. New since we had visited last. Perfect for the area. Great…read moreservice too!