Though Akumal is a small, quaint town there are some outstanding shops and boutiques with an array of unique arts, crafts, jewelry and clothing. Many of the products are by local artists as well as artists from all over Mexico.
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| Super Chomak, known for selling American brands and all you basic grocery needs has expanded and now has a large souvenir and gift shop section that includes things from around the world.
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| Across the street from Super Chomak is Oshun, a small store located on the Concha. It has a variety of souvenirs and gift items as well as clothing and jewelry.
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| As you go through the arch, on your right hand side, is a bright bright pink building, you cant miss it, and it is home to MexicArte. The artisans whose work is on display were chosen because they are recognized as masters of their respective trades. These are artisans that are true to their roots, but don't have access to mass marketing. You can find some of their works documented in the “Grandes Maestros del Arte Popular Mexicano”.
The owners of MexicArte visited many remote villages and learned about these artisans as they documented their work. MexicArte is currently has a close working relationship with the cultural branches of the Mexican Government, whose sole purpose is to preserve the tradition and cultural heritage of the vast array of Mexico's ethnic and indigenous communities.
By acquiring these pieces you are contributing to the welfare of Mexican artisans, strengthening their roots to their communities and helping preserve their cultural heritage. To learn more about this shop, visit their website and when you are in Akumal, please make a point to visit them in person.
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| Heading towards Lol Ha, on the same road, is Galleria Lamania Akumal. It is located in the large round stone building with the palapa roof. This gallery is chock full of Mexican art, figurines, paintings jewelry and more.
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| Downstairs, in the same building, is La Boutique. Rocio, the owner, has an eye for just the right things - from comfortable cotton and linen clothes, to unusual one of a kind pieces. She also has a wide variety of tablecloths, runners and napkins.
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| Around the corner, between the Turtle Bay Cafe and Cueva del Pescadore, is Ixchel Boutique. The owners, Mary Henderson and Linda Pongracz Tate, have a flair for buying. Their store has something for everyone from bikinis to cover-ups and sandals to jewelery. Plan on spending plenty of time because there are so many things tucked away in every nook and cranny of this store.
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| Across the street, in the same building as Centro Ecologico Akumal, is one of the oldest stores in Akumal - México Maya Artesians. This shop has a wide variety of knick knacks and Mexican arts and crafts.
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