My husband loves to haggle (and is VERY good at it), so I read about Mercado 28 in downtown Cancun as the place that locals go for their items; what an excellent test of his skills, I thought. WHAT A JOKE! That is a bold-faced lie they tell tourists to get them out of the hotel zone and downtown. The... More

I went to this market for souvenirs, they are very cheap here but depends on what your happy to pay and haggle. We bought quite a few souvenirs from there, my favourite shop/stall was owned by an old lady and she had very good prices due to her giving a further 15% and 20% off original prices. We bought nice... More

This is definitely a place to put your negotiating skills to the test. Don't expect any rhyme or reason in terms of a layout and expect to be surrounded by time share and tour package sharks looking for the slightest nibble... Overall a great place to get a taste of more authentic Mexican eats and a sense what open air... More

This flea market is really a large store with a variety of handicrafts from Mexico. We went to a flea market in the hotel strip first, (which I think is what a lot of people are talking about in the reviews when they talk about people luring them into their shops.) Then we took the bus to Mercado 28. the... More

I had seen varying reviews of the market so I was skeptical but I’m glad we went. We took the city bus down and walk a short distance to the market which gives you a flavor of the city. The salesmen are aggressive but you can deal with it. It had been slow so they were trying hard to sell.... More

We stayed at the hotel zone and took No. 2 Bus to the Cuidad Cancun. I have to start with some advice about buses. They go about 55 mph down the boulevard, very skilled, very friendly and clean, tell the bus driver where you want to go and he will make sure to tell you when it is your stop.... More

We were aware of the kind of place this was before going and I think that helped us coping with it. Do not expect to be able to pass a "shop" without the owner(s) shouting at you to get in and look at their amazing offers of cigarette lighters with cancun motifs and whatnot. If typical souvenirs is your thing,... More

A few people have criticized this place for being touristy, and it is....but it's the best in its class, so let's celebrate it! Sure, most of the stuff is tacky and probably made in China, but there is also lots of authentic Mexican stuff on offer as well. I loved the embroidered purses and wallets, the silver jewellery, and the... More

How do you justify having to dicker with a vendor who starts at $20 for a bottle of salsa worth $2? That is the frustration you will face. God only knows if the jewelry is authentic. So many shops have all the same items. A dress my wife bought was $45 and much less than the same dress being sold... More