Despite being assigned shifts and having to wear a uniform, the people who bag your groceries at Mexican supermarkets are not paid any wage - they earn only tips.
People coming on vacation to Mexico ask what type of currency is best to have for spending. Can you use US Dollars in Mexico? Do I need to exchange money? Is it better to use Pesos or Dollars in Mexico?
If shopping in Mexico on vacation sounds like enough fun in itself, how does doing it tax free sound? It is possible to get this discount but there are some important details you will need to consider and see if it is worth participating for you. Note: Please read the comments below.
Welcome to Riviera Maya Groceries Our purpose is to provide you with any groceries you might need for your vacation. Spend your holiday time on the beach and let us shop for you in the best stores of the Riviera Maya.
For most living in the United States, washed, refrigerated eggs are the norm and are actually considered safer by most people. What if I told you that's not how most of the world does it? What if I told you that it's actually safer to leave them unwashed and unchilled?
There are several large supermarkets for buying groceries in Playa del Carmen, as well as some local produce markets and organic stores. Mega: 30th Avenue and Constituyentes. This was our go-to grocery store for day-to-day goods. The produce is fresh and it has almost everything you need, including a pharmacy, home-ware section, butcher, bakery and fish monger.
Paseo Del Carmen Shopping Plaza Paseo Del Carmen is an outdoor shopping mall right at the beginning of 5th Avenue. The shopping plaza is between 5th Avenue and 10th Avenue. It has been a part of Playa Del Carmen for a while but it is changing with time to keep updating itself.
One of the advantages to being retired (and there are many) is that my schedule is flexible, and with the exception of happy hour and an occasional visit to the doctor, it's rare when I have to be at any particular place at a specific time.
We first visited Bio-Organicos back in July of 2015. They were just starting out in Playa Del Carmen and delving into the healthy food business both in a store and restaurant. A lot has changed since they opened. A new chef, new menu items and better food now gives people more options to eat healthy.
The caimito fruit is not found in many places and is a seasonal fruit. It is green to dark purple and about 2-3 inches across. If you are lucky you might find some and be able to try them.
This is a very important topic to many coming to Playa Del Carmen! Here is your guide to where to buy alcohol in Playa Del Carmen. At the bottom of this article is a interactive map. We included some OXXO convenience stores on the map but there are many more available, we just have the most popular one.
The Puerto Cancun Mall is a good option for shopping if you live in Cancun or are on vacation and need to so some shopping. If you also live in Playa Del Carmen, this mall is worth the trip for the day. The mall is upscale but still manageable prices with reasonable stores.