Shopping in Akumal |
| 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. |
 | 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.
Open 7am-9pm Located at the
entrance to Akumal (ATM Machine)
A new mini market, El Pueblito, directly across from Super
Chomak and beside Mulgrew's Laundry recently opened. It's airy, and clean, and
they have a diverse, but limited, inventory, including a gourmet section - in
the walk-in wine cellar - that has, among other things, escargot.
Open 7am – 9pm Located at the entrance to Akumal
(ATM Machine)
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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. |  |
 | 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. In the heart of Akumal there are several shops. On the end
closest to the arch is Cyber Akumal a full service Internet
facility. In the next building, upstairs above the Gym, is the Ak-Nah
Gallery. This gallery is full of Richard Mazzola's paintings as well as
his wife Cami's incredible handmade jewelry They are residents of Woodland Park,
Colorado and Akumal, Mexico. They spend October through June in Akumal and are
both inspired by the Caribbean sea and the vibrant Mexican culture. |
Down stairs, 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. 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. |  |
| 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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