I went to three different Mayan craft shops and every person you meet on the street will have their…read morepreference. Gran Maya has high quality, but you 'll pay twice as much and the sales pitch is aggressive. Yaakun Maya had the best price on a real sisal hammock and the guy taught me a lot about it. He wasnt pushy like gran maya. We paid 3800 pesos for a double and he gave us a discount, From 4800. Mundo maya had the nicest textiles for the best price (they're all around the same block).

We visited this little store while we were visiting Merida. It had many little gifts and other…read moreitems that were really cute and reasonably priced. I bought several items including the small diablos and some pictures. They'll make perfect gifts for my friends and family. I plan to return and shop again when I am back in Merida (what a nice city!)

No solo la vista estaba hermosa pero la comida estaba increíble. Mejor pasta y salmon que proveamos…read moreen todo nuestro viaje! Definitivamente regresaremos, una experiencia inolvidable.

Galeria Pincheta, located across the street from Merida's main plaza in Pasaje Pincheta, is…read moresituated in a small upstairs gallery with somewhat irregular open hours. Rotating work by local artists is on display. Admission is free. There is not a formal entry point and there are not security guards. You do not have to check your bags to be admitted to the gallery. Galeria Pincheta is a quick and pleasing visit, taking maybe 20 minutes to view all the pieces.

Stop here. Buy stuff. Seriously--support a local business…read morethat makes really cool shirts with unique prints. I bought one on site but my heart was set on a particular print and shirt combo in my size which wasn't available at the time. I was able to order the shirt to my preference and Annie arranged shipping back to the US for me after I left. This is where a great experience gets even better, she shipped my shirt, sent me the tracking number and monitored it all the way to me. The shirt arrived in perfect shape in a very lovingly wrapped package with a personalized thank you and some goodies thrown in. I wish this store was closer so I could shop there more often. I'll be back for more the next time I'm in Mérida.

Funky store around the corner from Parque de Santa Lucía. Lots of cool Lucha libre items, funky…read morecool stuff. All local, no imported Chinese crap. Nice to see a place like this in Merida.