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If you're traveling to Cancun, visiting Mercado 28 will provide you with a unique experience. Market 28 is an outdoor marketplace comprising over 100 shops, located in the heart of downtown Cancun and approximately 30 minutes from the hotel zone. A market full of ceramics, leather goods, painted and handmade dresses, straw bags, precious Mexican hats, tequilas, hand-painted colorful T-shirts, magnets, peppers, and silver and exquisite jewelry.
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It is unique because you don't just go there and buy things at a fixed price; instead, you buy using your bargaining skills. For people from Western countries, it may seem and sound a bit strange, but that is the way things work here, and that is one of the fun parts of visiting Mercado 28. A burst of color everywhere with Mexico's local and beautiful handmade pieces, this marketplace is aesthetically enchanting as well. It's a wonderful place to spend an afternoon browsing and shopping.
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A few tips
- It's a one-stop shop for buying souvenirs. You don't just go and buy; instead, check a few similar shops. There are always more options for one thing and, in fact, at a lesser price.
- Bargain-bargain, don't give what the seller asks for, and always negotiate, even though it's not the exact amount you want.
- Here, prices are affordable and reasonable compared to those at other souvenir shops.
- Always carry cash with you, as the vendors don’t accept credit or debit cards. In case you run out of money, an ATM is nearby.
- It's a walk through an outdoor market; you need to walk a lot, wear comfortable shoes, and a weather-appropriate outfit, as it gets very hot.
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