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One of the world’s greatest markets, a labyrinth of alleys and stalls selling everything imaginable – fish, fruit, a dazzling variety of chilies, rows of huípil dresses, sandals, and hats.

This semi-official handicrafts market is packed with stalls selling every kind of Yucatecan and Mexican craft work, some of it excellent, some rather tatty.

The Yucatán state handicrafts store has high-quality local work, with many beautiful, usable things especially in textiles, basketware, and wood.

Only hammocks, of every size and color, and all of fine quality. The staff speak some English and take great care to find out just what you want.

A little hat shop opposite the market, with a very friendly owner who will show you piles of handmade panamas in all sorts of styles and sizes.

This charming shop away from Mérida’s crowded shopping streets is the outlet of a women’s embroidery cooperative. Blouses, mats, and other items are beautifully, individually made.

Innovative store that sells lightweight clothes for men and women in original, modern designs, using Mexican cottons and other traditional materials.

The guayabera shirt-jacket is the smartest thing for gentlemen to wear in tropical Mérida. This long-established shop sells only guayaberas , and can make them to measure.

Ticul produces huge quantities of ceramics. This family-run store stands out for the owners’ skills and careful use of traditional and even ancient Mayan techniques.

Campeche’s state handicrafts store has ceramics, embroidery, basketwork, and many other top quality items that are beautifully displayed.