Cshell5 Posted December 6, 2007 #1 Share Posted December 6, 2007 After going to Chakanaab park, I want to go shopping. Where is the best place to go? I don't want to buy diamonds, just shirts and purses, etc. Where should we tell the taxi driver to take us? Last time he took us to an area by Carlos and Charlies and all I saw were very expensive jewelry stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagtoking1 Posted December 6, 2007 #2 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Have him drop you at Pancho's Backyard. It's a restaurant at the end of the strip and you can start there and just walk. If you want to buy those kinds of items make sure you bargain. It's at the point that they throw you a high price to start out just to see if you take the bait. Happy shopping!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce-r Posted December 7, 2007 #3 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Have him drop you at Pancho's Backyard. It's a restaurant at the end of the strip and you can start there and just walk. If you want to buy those kinds of items make sure you bargain. It's at the point that they throw you a high price to start out just to see if you take the bait. Happy shopping!!! Why would you have the taxi take you to a restaurant if you want to shop? Have the taxi take you to Los Cinco Soles, which is 5 blocks north of the Plaza. Start there, then head away from the water front which is where the expensive stores are located. Go back from the water front a few blocks and the prices get cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagtoking1 Posted December 12, 2007 #4 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Why would you have the taxi take you to a restaurant if you want to shop? Ummm, I suggested this as a starting point because it's near the end, right next to or behind Los Cinco Soles isn't it? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrqoisWtrs Posted December 12, 2007 #5 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Ummm, I suggested this as a starting point because it's near the end, right next to or behind Los Cinco Soles isn't it? Yes, they are right next to each other, so you can have a margarita before you shop, :D and then just walk from the restaurant directly into Los Cinco Soles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamabobb Posted December 21, 2007 #6 Share Posted December 21, 2007 when i was in Cozumel I wanted to pick up some authentic Mexican souvenirs. I saw some purses, shawls, etc that I thought looked nice (I'm a man, though, so what do i know) but when I took a closer look, they were made in China! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce-r Posted December 22, 2007 #7 Share Posted December 22, 2007 when i was in Cozumel I wanted to pick up some authentic Mexican souvenirs. I saw some purses, shawls, etc that I thought looked nice (I'm a man, though, so what do i know) but when I took a closer look, they were made in China!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce-r Posted December 22, 2007 #8 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Ummm, I suggested this as a starting point because it's near the end, right next to or behind Los Cinco Soles isn't it? :D Well, yes it is, but you didn't say anything about it in your original post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted December 22, 2007 #9 Share Posted December 22, 2007 There are many shops that carry what you are looking for. I would just start with one and work your way up or down the street. Go to a few of them to get a sense of prices. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cshell5 Posted December 30, 2007 Author #10 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Ummm, I suggested this as a starting point because it's near the end, right next to or behind Los Cinco Soles isn't it? :D What is Los Cinco Soles?? Is it a shopping area or a store? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce-r Posted December 31, 2007 #11 Share Posted December 31, 2007 What is Los Cinco Soles?? Is it a shopping area or a store? It is a store. All the prices are marked so there is no haggling. They take credit cards with on added fee. I really like shopping there. I know I'm not getting the stuff for the lowest possible price, but the overall experience is worth it to ME. Here are some Los Cinco Soles photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce-r Posted December 31, 2007 #12 Share Posted December 31, 2007 And they also sell decent vanilla there as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills blasters Posted December 31, 2007 #13 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Just curious. Someone wants me to pick up Vanilla for them in Coz. What kind should I be looking for, or not looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce-r Posted December 31, 2007 #14 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Just curious. Someone wants me to pick up Vanilla for them in Coz. What kind should I be looking for, or not looking for. The bottle needs to say Natural, not artifical. And this isn't from Los Cinco Soles, but it is a bottle of vanilla I bought in Cozumel. and Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills blasters Posted January 1, 2008 #15 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Thanks for the pic of the vanilla. Now I know what to look for. I am not a baker, so don't use much vanilla, but have friends who are always talking about getting it in Cozumel. I will have to pick them up some. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariemorgan Posted January 1, 2008 #16 Share Posted January 1, 2008 If you get Vanilla make sure that it is courmarin free. Courmarin Coumarin is a the bad guy of the vanilla industry. It is derived from the Brazilian tonka bean from Dipteryx ordorata, a tree. The bean can be used to make flavoring very similar to vanilla. Sadly the concoction is dreadfully toxic and can cause liver damage and is a know carcinogen. Coumarin is used extensively in synthetic vanillas manufactured in Mexico. The U.S. banned imports of the coumarin laced products back in the 1950's. Unfortunately the products still make their way into the U.S. If you purchase any Mexican vanilla make sure it is clearly labeled "courmarin free". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills blasters Posted January 1, 2008 #17 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Thanks. I did not know that about the mexican Vanilla. I will be sure and look for the "free" stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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