If you are in the area or going to or back from Chichen Itza, you MUST visit this!!!…read more It's a private residence open for visitors through extremely knowledgeable guides. So much Art! This is a collection from the last 4 or 5 decades by a couple who have opened it up to supervised tours. I shouldn't admit this, but we just drove in and rang the doorbell, while they have 5 scheduled tour times, someone greeted us and accommodated our group. Our guide was one of the most knowledgeable people in the culture and art of Mexico I have ever experienced. In addition of guiding us through selected rooms of thousands of pieces of art, from furniture to figures, to mosaics to paintings, from the backgrounds of the many languages and people of Mexico, you could also ask about any piece of art and he would provide information about the artist, how it became part of the collection, and what the artists intend or the political/cultural significance. You could go back many, many times and it would be like a new experience. I am definitely going back again. I also wanted to visit the cemetery on the other side of this large historic and authentic Yucatán village, but I ran out of time. I plan on staying in the village next time so I can focus on this museum as well as exploring here more.

This is a fun visit into the home of some avid collectors of Mexican art. It's free with just…read moresuggested donations that go to charity. It is literally the home of a couple who have lived in Mexico for 50 years and collected tons and tons of art. They have guided tours throughout the day, and you may run into the owner or the house guests while you are there. We met their dog!

Prison hammocks are sold ONLY at the entrance to the prison, not beside it or at nearby shops with…read morefake signs. Quality hammocks are found at the prison. Proceeds from prison hammocks go to the family of the prisoner that made the hammock.

This is an amazing store which sells handicrafts at a reasonable low price…read more Bought this for only 200 mxn

Went to the store in Tulum and then found out there is one on the beach road (Hwy 15). This little…read morestore has a wonderful selection of local and hand crafted art. If you are looking for the gaudy poncho, sombrero or mexican wrestler mask, you won't find it here. The staff are almost shy, unlike most of the stores in Tulum where you get the usual spiel of "almost free". The staff here won't hassle you and allow you to browse. There are several unique items in the store. The store on the beach road has some clothing whereas the store in Tulum did not. One didn't appear larger than the other, but everything else seemed pretty much the same. It's a cute little place and has some different items from the normal stuff (ie: crap) that you find in most of the other tourist shops in Tulum.

This little artisanal shop in El Pubelito features black clay pottery from Oaxaca, textiles and…read moreother treasures from around Mexico. Prices are set for the tourist but these are beautiful items from all over Mexico and the owners have a great eye. If you are staying in the Yucatan only, and not traveling further afield, but want to pick up a few truly unique items at visually splendid, well curated shop, then this is your place.

Was only able to briefly peruse the beautiful hand stitched shirts and crafts in this store, but…read moreloved everything! This was one of many stops into shops along this popular, bustling street packed with many store options. I was drawn in by the brilliant colors and different styles of the shirts hanging on racks outside. We were only able to pop into a handful of places along this street, but this was the only one to ask us not to come in with our ice cream. This was also the only one where the gentleman was able to discuss who had made the different items and the care taken in their construction. And I speak Spanish, but it was nice that the two people working in this store spoke both English and Spanish, so friends with me who spoke only English could be helped as well. I was not ready to buy something the first time through, but when I returned later to purchase a shirt, the woman in the store took time with me to find different colors and styles. Even in the unfortunately brief amount of time I had available, she was attentive. Upon finding a shirt I liked, but that was too snug in the hips, the woman advised me on having someone else, or how I might take up the task myself, of loosening the sides. And despite how rushed I felt due to outside time constraints, I did not feel the woman was rushing me. If I was able to return to Tulum, this is the place I would go back to! And the shirt I did purchase for 600pesos or about $30 was well worth the cost. Constructed of thick, soft cotton, it didn't feel as if it would fall apart with wear over time. And the brilliant colors are just beautiful.

Great value and local artesian design! Exchange your US Cash for Mexican pesos and enjoy the great…read morevalue! Thanks to all who posted prior, the turn out was great.