Ashpalo Posted August 14, 2008 #1 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Is there a liquor store on the pier in Progresso? I have a couple of specialty liqueurs that I want to get in Progresso, but since we are doing the Carnival sponsored Chichen Itza tour I know that I won't have time to go shopping anywhere other then the pier. Thanks in advance for your help. Ashley :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish78734 Posted August 14, 2008 #2 Share Posted August 14, 2008 There is the duty free shop right on the pier as you walk back to the ship from where the bus drops you off at the Port terminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish78734 Posted August 14, 2008 #3 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Hi Ashley, Just noticed you are from Austin. We'll be getting on the ship as you are getting off. Have a great trip :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashpalo Posted August 15, 2008 Author #4 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Hi Ashley,Just noticed you are from Austin. We'll be getting on the ship as you are getting off. Have a great trip :) We'll try not to trash it too bad before you get on. :D Thanks for the info on the Duty Free shop. I know that they have several little shops and the one big one (Cinco Los Soles maybe?), but I couldn't remember whether or not one of the stores sold liquor. Thanks again! Ashley :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mexboat Posted August 15, 2008 #5 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We'll try not to trash it too bad before you get on. :D Thanks for the info on the Duty Free shop. I know that they have several little shops and the one big one (Cinco Los Soles maybe?), but I couldn't remember whether or not one of the stores sold liquor. Thanks again! Ashley :-) Actually the name of the duty free shop is Los Cinco Soles, is the big one at the pier. You will find several brands and kind of liquors just get the information on board about how many bottles per person can you buy (customs issues). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdawson Posted August 16, 2008 #6 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I would not expect the selection or the pricing that is found on the eastern Caribbean such as St Thomas or St Maarten. Known for excellent shopping. Also, for those that haven't done the eastern, I find the islands much, much prettier than the western. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwool Posted August 16, 2008 #7 Share Posted August 16, 2008 hdawson, I don't really understand your resopnse. Are you saying that the eastern is nicer than Progreso? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdawson Posted August 17, 2008 #8 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Steelwool. After two portcalls to Progreso and then three two week vacations exploring Merida, Progreso and the Yucatan state, absolutely not. Eastern and western are different. It sounds like the OP might be looking for an uncommon liquor and other than tiquila, I have not seen large international assortments such as on St Thomas. St John, USVI is probably the prettiest island I've seen. Thanks to John D Rockerfeller, two thirds of the island is national park and near pristine. Antigua may be number two with me. The forts in San Juan offer fantastic photo ops. The eastern islands have more topograhy, rather than being flat. I am passed being impressed with Cancun or Cozumel. Been to Cozumel about 8 or 9 times. Soooo commercialized, so I rent a jeep and head out on my own. As for the "port area" of Costa Maya, I've never seen more contrived phoneyness anywhere. Can't wait till I return to the Yucatan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YucatanToday Posted August 17, 2008 #9 Share Posted August 17, 2008 If you walk a block or two south from the Casa de Cultura on Calle 80, you'll see a supermarket called Super San Francisco. They have a selection of tequilas and other liquor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utahcousin Posted August 17, 2008 #10 Share Posted August 17, 2008 There is a store in Progreso called Covi's that sells a large assortment of booze. It is on Calle 27 between 78 and 76. It is on the corner. You may be able to find what your looking for there. Also there is a Walmart store at They also have assortment of booze. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashpalo Posted August 18, 2008 Author #11 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Steelwool. After two portcalls to Progreso and then three two week vacations exploring Merida, Progreso and the Yucatan state, absolutely not. Eastern and western are different. It sounds like the OP might be looking for an uncommon liquor and other than tiquila, I have not seen large international assortments such as on St Thomas. St John, USVI is probably the prettiest island I've seen. Thanks to John D Rockerfeller, two thirds of the island is national park and near pristine. Antigua may be number two with me. The forts in San Juan offer fantastic photo ops. The eastern islands have more topograhy, rather than being flat. I am passed being impressed with Cancun or Cozumel. Been to Cozumel about 8 or 9 times. Soooo commercialized, so I rent a jeep and head out on my own. As for the "port area" of Costa Maya, I've never seen more contrived phoneyness anywhere. Can't wait till I return to the Yucatan. The two liqueurs that I am looking for are Kalani and Xtabentun - both made in the Yucatan. Hopefully, since they are local specialities, they should be at the store on the pier (I'm keeping my fingers crossed). Thanks to everyone for their responses. Ashley :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeygal54 Posted August 23, 2008 #12 Share Posted August 23, 2008 There is a WM in Progresso????? How unuque! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdawson Posted August 23, 2008 #13 Share Posted August 23, 2008 There is a Walmart and Costco in Merida. Not sure if there is a WM in Progreso. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YucatanToday Posted August 24, 2008 #14 Share Posted August 24, 2008 There is a big Bodega Aurrera in Progreso which is a division of WalMart. It's at the intersection of the main highway to Merida and the coast road - you could easily take a taxi there. You can't buy liquor until after 10:30 am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea_u_onboard Posted August 25, 2008 #15 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Ash, Be sure to check the "rules" for Texas. You know they limit us to how many you can get - and I don't think you can just pay the additional duty - I think it's a number and that's it. Of course, you will have all your "new" friends that might be able to help you out if you go over the limit. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashpalo Posted August 25, 2008 Author #16 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Ash, Be sure to check the "rules" for Texas. You know they limit us to how many you can get - and I don't think you can just pay the additional duty - I think it's a number and that's it. Of course, you will have all your "new" friends that might be able to help you out if you go over the limit. :D Last year I brought 2 back and no one said anything. That's all I'm planning to get this year. My roommate brought back 5 bottles and they didn't say a thing to her either - or make her pay the duty. I guess it's the luck of the draw on who checks you through. I'm not too worried because my mom and grandmother probably aren't planning to buy anything - so I've got 2 more adults to "use". I'm so ready to get on that ship!!!! Ashley :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantaCruzer Posted August 30, 2008 #17 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Now my curiosity is up! can you tell me exactly what types of liqour Kalani and Xtabentun are? I am going with my Mom in December and it would be a nice gift to bring back to my husband if I think it is something he'll enjoy. Are they tequillas or ??? Obviously you enjoyed them, so thanks for any info. Have a great trip! SantaCruzer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juankzas Posted September 1, 2008 #18 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Now my curiosity is up! can you tell me exactly what types of liqour Kalani and Xtabentun are? I am going with my Mom in December and it would be a nice gift to bring back to my husband if I think it is something he'll enjoy. Are they tequillas or ??? Obviously you enjoyed them, so thanks for any info. Have a great trip!SantaCruzer Xtabentun is made from fermented honey, a special one from Xtabentum flowers, also has some anise. Great digestive Kalani is made from the coconut flesh. Excelente appetizer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemorTree Posted October 6, 2008 #19 Share Posted October 6, 2008 do these shops ship your liquor to the ship or can you carry it onboard.? What happens when you get back onboard with it, if you carry it on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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