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Mercado 23


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #62 of 93 attractions in Cancun
Traveller Description: Mercado 23 is NOT the same as Mercado 28. Mercado 23 is a LOCAL market that's definitely worth visiting. It's tucked away from the main street, so... more »
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Attraction type: Flea/street market
Address: Cancun
Mexico

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3 of 5 stars
New York City, New York
24 Nov 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

Definitely the place to go if you want to bargain for your souvenirs. We stayed at the Royal Cancun and there was a mall across the street. Most items at the mall already had price tags on them so it was harder to bargain, but at the market it was much easier without price tags. The merchants will definitely try... more

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3 of 5 stars
San Bernardino, CA
20 Nov 2007
5/5 found this review helpful

My husband and I went to Cancun, Mx in October for our honeymoon. We stayed at the RPLA. We wanted to do some shopping but not spen a ridiculus amount of money. Our driver told us that Mercado 28 was the spot for good buys and even better deals. We took a bus to the market. First beware of the... more

Mercado
7 Dec 2004
35/35 found this review helpful

I could've sworn it was called mercado 28...in any case this IS the best place to buy your artisan crafts and gifts to bring home. Since I speak spanish I asked one of the local bell-hops at our resort where we should go shopping and he assured us that the mercado was the place. We bought everything from pottery to... more

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3 of 5 stars
New York City, New York
21 Oct 2004
44/47 found this review helpful

We found that Coral Negro and Mercado is owned by the same people. It is a typical tourist trap. You need to bargin before buying anything! Everything I bought was negotiated for at least half of the cost. Sometimes it can get annoying dealing with everyone who is trying to call for your attention. This is the best place to... more

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Cancun, Mexico