A list of 10 places to shop in Merida from the Yucatan Living bloggers. Thier words not mine...
1. Miniaturas Folk Art
On Calle 59 between Calle 60 and 62 is the Miniatures shop. If it's closed, you won't be able to find it, but if it's open, you'll enjoy the little shop full of little things. This shop has everything from calavera (skeleton) necklaces to masks to movie posters and tree of life candlesticks. Also a good place to find a Mexican-themed greeting card. Their hours? 10 am to 8 pm, mas o menos :-). We were recently there at noon, and they weren't open yet. Like they say, mas o menos.
2. Casa de las Artesanias
Don't be fooled by the many places also named similarly... this is the real one underwritten by the State. Located on Calle 63 next door to the Monastery (Casa de las Monjas) between Calle 64 and 66. Artesans from around the state contribute their goods here. They have products from henequen, jewelry, guayaberas and huipiles, honey, carved stone gifts, etc. A little bit of everything.
5. Amate Bookstore
s now opened in Merida! Located on Calle 60 at Calle 51, Amate Books has english-language books on anything relating to Latin America: history, art, interior design, biographies, novels, etc. They also sell masks and other handmade gift items. Air-conditioned and very conveniently located.
6. Fonart at the Hotel San Angel
High-end Mexican artesanias products can be found at Calle 49 and Paseo Montejo in the hotel lobby. Fonart is a chain of government-sponsored stores that cull the best artesanias' products from around Mexico. Here you'll find beautiful carvings, silver, pottery, textiles and other high quality items, all made in Mexico. A great store to visit even if you don't buy anything.
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