We skipped out on the tourist attractions while in Cancun but our most down to earth tourist attraction was at Walmart lol.
Most importantly, free WiFi. There's also a McDonald's here. And they accept credit card. Wins all around.
This Walmart was just as large as any Walmart I have seen in the US. We came here out of curiosity more than anything and ended up picking up way too many souvenirs to count, including magnets, shot glasses and mini sombrero topped hot sauce bottles. They were cheesy and touristy and I loved it.
Just like every other Walmart, they've got your produce, bakery, deli, perishables and non perishables. They've got your household items, too. If you want to pick up some items you saw in your hotel convenience store but was scared away by crazy up-charges, Walmart is a great place to stock up. I wanted to check out their liquor aisle to see what local goodies they had back there, but there were Walmart (or maybe salespeople from the liquor brands themselves?) staked out, trying to see you some liquor. It stressed me out, because all I wanted to do was browse. In the end, I walked out without a drop of alcohol, but maybe that was what made walking through customs easier.
I perused the hot sauce aisle, as well, as that seemed to be an important part of Mexican culture. I ended up buying a few different brands, but I realized all of them were available in the ethnic sections of grocery stores in Atlanta. Suckered in again...
Overall, this Walmart can be similar to most Walmarts I've been to but I found there to be a slight difference in offerings, especially when it comes to souvenirs and knickknacks of the sort. Definitely worth checking out if you're interested in getting a little out of the hotel zone in Cancun. read more