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sskroll
Orlando, FL1,102 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
What a neat experience to have as you walk around a very busy market. There are all kind of fresh items to choose from as you view fresh fish, beef and pork and other items. There is also all kind of fruit and also souvenirs. Parking outside might be a challenge bu there is plenty in the area. There are also restaurants inside the market as well.
Written April 27, 2023
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lreyna1081
Rowlett, TX103 contributions
Dec 2013 • Family
We loved walking downtown Cozumel and we had a great time shopping. I'm writing this to make you aware of certain shops that sell fake silver. The first sign is to watch for too much pressure. The guy we were dealing with started selling us a pair of earrings at $48. We told him we were only looking but he would not leave us alone, I told my wife we were leaving and the guy continued to try to sell us his trash as we were walking outside the store. I told him we were not interested and he continued to drop the price thinking that he was going to convince us to buy something. Long story short, he dropped the price of the earrings to $10 in less than 3 minutes. We just left and ignored him. Another place asked us if we spoke spanish and I said yes, he said, I'll sell you whatever you want cheaper than I'll sell it to the Americans. Even though I'm mexican and I was looking for deals, I don't appreciate thieves of any kind. Becareful as you buy something, if it's too good to be true, than it is. Shop around and compare prices. Compare large fancy stores with small stores, the price of silver should be the same or close. Don't think that just because you are in mexico everything is cheap, it is NOT. If you plan to buy silver or gold, bring a magnet with you and make sure you're not buying metal. I recommend buying from places that already have the jewelry priced tag. These stores sell their silver by the gram, so they already know how much they need to sell it for to make money. Becareful my friends! I hope this helps.
Written December 24, 2013
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She Needs a Vacation
Conroe, TX126 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
For less than $10, you can take a taxi from the international port to the Mercado Municipal (always check your taxi rate BEFORE the trip starts). Great little Mexican market -- not big, a little dimly lit, and NOT the stop for you if you are looking for upscale anything. It's a little central market -- fresh fruit and produce, meat, and everything from kitchen wares to shoes to clothes to jewelry to trinkets. And LOTS of loncherias -- little lunch stalls with all kinds of local cuisine (and even a few ethnic restaurants). It opens early, so it's a nice place to go if in town for a cruise to start the day with some local shopping and eats, before an easy walk towards the main strip for "tourist" shopping.
Written December 2, 2017
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JamesLagasca
Arlington, VA23 contributions
Feb 2014 • Friends
Fun opportunity to do something off the beaten path for adventerous eaters. The open air market is the happening place for locally grown fruit, meat, fresh fish, & many different eateries. The specialty here is the gorditas chicharrones (Gorditas with pork) & Tostadas cubano (Cuban sandwich)..the food is extremely cheap..make sure to bring mexican pesos in smaller denominations to try everything. There are not a lot of bilingual speakers here, so it goes a long way if you know a little spanish and can order and ask basic questions in Spanish. There's also a lot of Inodnesian & filipino food (as a lot of workers off the cruise ships venture here for some great cooking). There's also pargo frito (or fried whole red snapper..most places well sell for about 100 pesos or 10 bucks. You need a cab to get here, but spending lunch here a couple times during the week sometimes just to get the local flavor & experience is totally worth it. Free wifi access for patrons of restaraunts, however, make sure your laptop is charged as they do not have electricity access.
Written March 1, 2014
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Debra S
Gulfport, MS1,271 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
If you get up early and want a great place to start your day in Cozumel, then check out this market. It opens from 7 am to 1 pm. You'll find the market downtown, 4 blocks back from the oceanfront on the corner of Calle Rosado Salas and Avenida 25. This is a great place to meet the locals and see what Cozumel is all about. There are small stalls with all sorts of housewares and clothing. There is fresh fish, vegetables, fruits, and small restaurants. The vendors prefer pesos but will take dollars. All the locals were so friendly. Most did not speak English but they know how to barter. It is definitely an experience to enjoy! If you are on a cruise you can get a taxi at the end of the Cozumel pier. Look at the rate chart before entering the taxi, so you know before you get in the taxi what the fare is. It is about $8 for up to 4 people to go the market. The area is very safe. Don't be concerned about holding a taxi. Taxis are usually outside the market waiting. Have a great time exploring! They have a Facebook page at Mercado Municipal d Cozumel
Written June 1, 2018
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NorthsidePK
Atlanta, GA81 contributions
Jan 2014 • Family
I cannot overstate how good the food is here. And the variety is mind boggling. There are a dozen or so Loncheria's each one better than the last. The majority serve Mexician cuisine, but there are carribean, indian, and Indonesian offerings as well. ALL THE FOOD HERE IS AWESOME
Aside for the food this is an excellent place to shop. Get away from the tourist traps and find a real bargain. We found a seamstress that handmade Disney Princess Dresses, I mean these dresses would be 3-400$ in the states, very nice....500 pesos....at the time that was like 42 bucks....We get one every year for my daughter (shes 3yrs old now)
The variety of shops here is very broad, from kitchen utensils, appliances, clothes, music and movies to produce (awesome fresh OJ for like 20 pesos a liter, yeah that's like 1.30$) All varieties of meat and fish are available as well. And by all varieties, I mean ALL the bits. And everything as fresh that day.
So get adventurous and away from the tourist, made in china junk. Get a real authentic meal and broaden your horizon and palate. And hey you might find a deal as well!
Aside for the food this is an excellent place to shop. Get away from the tourist traps and find a real bargain. We found a seamstress that handmade Disney Princess Dresses, I mean these dresses would be 3-400$ in the states, very nice....500 pesos....at the time that was like 42 bucks....We get one every year for my daughter (shes 3yrs old now)
The variety of shops here is very broad, from kitchen utensils, appliances, clothes, music and movies to produce (awesome fresh OJ for like 20 pesos a liter, yeah that's like 1.30$) All varieties of meat and fish are available as well. And by all varieties, I mean ALL the bits. And everything as fresh that day.
So get adventurous and away from the tourist, made in china junk. Get a real authentic meal and broaden your horizon and palate. And hey you might find a deal as well!
Written August 8, 2014
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evelynsgirl1007
Sterling Heights MI143 contributions
Feb 2016
We ventured down to this local market, easy to get to, everyone was friendly, but not much English spoken here .
I was able to have a glass of horchata and buy sunglasses, all in my modest Spanish . The best part was a small shop that sold household supplies. I bought four really pretty, small blue and white bowls for 100 pesos ( about $ 5.50 us) and the same bowls were in a tourist shop on the main drag for $12.00 us EACH !! Score!!! It was interesting to see how the locals live away from all the cruise ship and tourist crowds. I will go again.
I was able to have a glass of horchata and buy sunglasses, all in my modest Spanish . The best part was a small shop that sold household supplies. I bought four really pretty, small blue and white bowls for 100 pesos ( about $ 5.50 us) and the same bowls were in a tourist shop on the main drag for $12.00 us EACH !! Score!!! It was interesting to see how the locals live away from all the cruise ship and tourist crowds. I will go again.
Written March 13, 2016
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Bandit-One
Lucerne, Switzerland10,288 contributions
Aug 2012 • Couples
We've been in Cozumel before, but somehow never found the time to visit the Mercado. So this time we finally went there. It's not far away from the Main Square, just a few blocks. If you come by car, there's also free parking around the Mercado.
The Mercado is not huge (like in Merida), but has everything you'd expect from a Mercado. There's a bunch of small restaurants in front with mexican and international fare. Inside you'll find counters with meats, fish, vegetables and fruit and also clothing and other stuff. There's also a great place to eat there called "Taqueria Molina" which serves great Tacos, Gorditas and more with lots of different meats.
It really is fun and in the morning it's still full with locals. So if you wanna get away from the tourist crowds, you should head here early. It's nice to spend an hour or two to stroll around to do some shopping and eating. When we came back a few weeks later we went back here right away to grab some Gorditas. It's really a must-do here in Cozumel.
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The Mercado is not huge (like in Merida), but has everything you'd expect from a Mercado. There's a bunch of small restaurants in front with mexican and international fare. Inside you'll find counters with meats, fish, vegetables and fruit and also clothing and other stuff. There's also a great place to eat there called "Taqueria Molina" which serves great Tacos, Gorditas and more with lots of different meats.
It really is fun and in the morning it's still full with locals. So if you wanna get away from the tourist crowds, you should head here early. It's nice to spend an hour or two to stroll around to do some shopping and eating. When we came back a few weeks later we went back here right away to grab some Gorditas. It's really a must-do here in Cozumel.
Wanna know more about my trips? Check my profile where you'll also find my website with more info about my trips.
Written November 24, 2012
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flyeroli
Camden, ME320 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
If you are in San Miguel for any length of time you have to visit the municipal market. Located five blocks up from the main plaza by the Ferry it is a short walk from center of town. Inside the market you will find fresh fruit, meat, fish as well as numerous small restaurants. Taqueria Molina is the largest and meanders through several stalls in the center of the market. You can also find the freshest fish on the island and would recommend Pescaderia Sebastian as the best of the lot, it certainly generates the most business. There are also stalls selling everything from clothing to freshly made tortillas. Great place to shop, eat, people watch and take photos.
Written April 27, 2017
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hormiguitaviajera09
Washington DC, DC76 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
We went twice and we would have liked to go more times to have lunch at the Mercado Municipal in Cozumel. First of all, BEWARE OF THE TOURIST TRAP OUTSIDE. Many tourists arrive to the Mercado Municipal and seat on the restaurant built just on the side. That IS NOT IT. You need to walk into the Mercado as if you were to buy beef or fruits or shoes. You go past all those posts, we went past one that had a whole head of a cow on the table for sale, you continue to walk, and at the end of the hall you will find the stands. They have tables and seats. Local people go there to lunch every day. They decide the menu, but they give you options. We had fish soup and mondongo soup, both were GREAT. The following day we had fish soup and chicken a la mexicana, also delicious. We had gigantic lemonades, water, they give you salsas and tortillas, you leave very full and satisfied after eating great, and you pay 5 or 6 dollars per person.
I wish we had discovered it before and eaten there every single day!!!!
I wish we had discovered it before and eaten there every single day!!!!
Written January 4, 2016
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Que camión te lleva al mercado municipal? Tendré unos días en Cozumel orientenme
Written June 2, 2022
Hello, I don’t want to get pesos, Does this place accept America currency? Thanks
Written January 18, 2021
You dont want to use US dollars in Mexico, you'll lose money on the conversion. Go the the Mega supermarket and use the atm to get pesos out.
To answer the question though it's up to each individual vendor. Each shop and restaurant is it's own business. I'm sure some will take dollars but I know some do not
Written October 25, 2019
Is El Mercado (the Market) open on Christmas Day (12/25/15)? Thank you.
Written November 4, 2015
Hi, does anyone know if there is a shoe cobbler at this market? Thanks.
Written January 2, 2015
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