Down town Merida, besides offering all sorts of local and gourmet restaurants, has all around the Historic District many shops, and boutiques with all sorts of clothing and apparel. Foreigners enjoy the unique models developed by a local tradition and fashion. Jewelries have tradition in Gold, Silver and semi precious stones. Besides certain pieces of handcrafts from all over Mexico, Merida has its own unique local Artisans producing original models with the influence of their Mayan roots.


Merida as well as the State of Yucatan for Centuries was an isolated State that emerged as a relatively self sufficient community, as a small country would, although part of Mexico. Merida clothing and foot wear are manufactured in local factories with a heritage of over 100 years. Merida was connected to the World only by Sea and developed its own paths of supply but also learned how to produce its own essentials. Merida Historic District has also some big mass merchandise outlets as well as Department Stores. Outside Merida Historic District you have several Malls and many shopping centers with large supermarkets. Today Merida is an important supply center for neighboring States as well as for people from Guatemala and Belize. If you like to Shop, Merida will surely fill your cart.