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Markets and independent shops in Mérida

12 markets, bookshops, record shops and makers in Mérida.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Markets and independent shops in Mérida

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    Camisería Canul

    This shop sells high-quality custom-tailored guayaberas and huipiles.

    Mon-Sat 08:30-21:00, Sun 10:00-13:00

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    Casa de las Artesanías

    This is a government-operated shop selling a wide-range of handicrafts. If you are looking for high-quality, locally-made items, this is a good place to find them. Prices are fixed, no bargaining possible.

    Mon-Sat 09:00-20:00, Sun 09:00-13:00

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    Cigar Club MX

    High-end tobacconist with an excellent selection of genuine Cubanos as well as cigars from other parts of Latin America. Very knowledgeable staff with a service-oriented reputation.

    Mon-Sat 09:00-21:00 (closed Sun)

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    Mercado Domingo

    Sunday Market

    Held every Sunday in the main square, this weekly market (tainguis) is a good place to pick up traditional crafts and clothing, as well as local food items.

    Sun 09:00-21:00

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    Mercado Lucas de Galvez

    Large, crazy indoor market, with small stalls that sell everything from shoes to clothes to fruit and dead turkeys. The Lucas de Galvez market is on the north side with entrances on calle 65/65a with seafood, fruits, vegetables, candy and pets.

    Daily until about 17:00 or 18:00

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    Mercado Miguel Aleman

    Smaller public market with a good variety of produce and regional foods. An interesting snack is kibis.

    Mon-Sat 09ː00 - 16ː00, closed Sun

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    Mercado Municipal No 2 Santos Degollado

    Lots of food, naturally, but this market also has many vendors selling folkloric handcrafts (great souvenirs).

    Daily 08ː00 - 15ː00

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    Mercado San Benito

    Adjoining Mercado Lucas de Galvez on the south size with entrances on Calle 54 is the newer San Benito market housing the meat hall, flowers, jewelry, and some spices. Truly a different experience for most travelers.

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    Mercado San Sebastian

    Fruit and vegetables seem to take a backseat to Yucatecan regional food, which is abundantly available. Breakfast foods include panuchos, salbutes, and the famous huevos motulenos.

    Daily 06ː00 - 14ː30 and 17ː00 - 00ː00

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    Mercado de Santa Ana

    Astounding variety of Yucatecan regional cuisine and with one of the earliest opening time of any market in Merida, it's a great spot to get a filling, cheap breakfast.

    Daily 05ː30 - 23ː30

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    Guayaberas Presuel

    Family-owned and one of the oldest and most respected outlets on the Yucatán — one that does not employ street salesmen. Known in Mérida for its own brand of high-quality guayaberas and huipils, it counts members of the Mexican Supreme Court, telenovela actors, and other prominent people among its clientele. Also sells Mexican handcrafts, jewelry, T-shirts, and other items. One of the owners of the store, Cristina, is the daughter of the company's founders and speaks fluent English.

    Daily 10:00-18:00Prices are reasonable and clearly marked, from M$30 for small handcrafts to over M$1,000 for high-quality guayaberas (for men) and huipils (for women)

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    Bazar de Artesanías García Rejón

    Crafts Bazar García Rejón

    A collection of shops with Yucatecan handicrafts.

    Daily

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Mérida (CC BY-SA 4.0).