Shopping in Puerto Rico - outlets, shopping streets and boutiques

Shopping in Puerto Rico can be a real discovery and adventure if you approach it wisely. Useful, unique and interesting products can be found in large malls, small shops or local markets. “The Mall of San Juan” is the most popular shopping center in Puerto Rico located in its capital. This is a large, spacious mall with a huge number of stores presenting international and local brands, cafes and restaurants, a kids club, yoga classes, and regular sales. Stand-up comedy shows are often held here. The mall is open daily from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm, and from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm on Sundays.

“The Outlet Mal 66” in Cananovas may seem small, but here you can find great products at low prices and have a good meal, as well as enjoy Go Karting. The center is open from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. In Barceloneta, the most fastidious fashionistas do shopping in “Puerto Rico Premium Outlets”. Puerto Rican and international brands, shops selling works by local masters, a lot of cafes and a food court - there is something for every visitor. The center is open from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.

Aguadilla Farmers' Market located in Maleza Alta is always full of local fresh fruits and vegetables, jams, honey, tea, and bakery products. Here you can order breakfast and try wonderful coffee. The market opens in the parking lot in front of a Thai restaurant at 8:00 am on Saturdays. This market is a great place to buy goods from local producers. Arecibo Flea Market can be found in Arecibo. It is open Friday through Sunday from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm in the parking lot. The market sells a lot of souvenirs, jewelry, clothing, music CDs, and, of course, here you can buy a tasty snack "Pincho". Copyright www.orangesmile.com

In any country, it's always harder to find the best shops selling really unique things than large markets or shopping centers. And Puerto Rico is no exception. Fantastic “Mi Coqui” souvenir shop is located in Ponce and offers customers sweets, carnival masks, clothes, glass souvenirs, paintings, cigars, accessories and much more at affordable prices. In San Juan, you can’t pass by "Marisel Herbal Bath & Body" offering natural and mostly hand-made ointments, balms, soaps, candles, scrubs, lotions, and other products for body and soul. A cozy atmosphere and pleasant smells reign in the store.

In Rincon, you'll find “The Uncharted Studio” where you can watch how prints are put on t-shirts. Clothes and accessories are made by hand, which guarantees their uniqueness. The store also sells crafts by local artisans. "Bamboo Art & Sea Glass Creations" in Isabela sells sea glass jewelry and art objects made of bamboo. And wine lovers must check Tinto Wine Shop in Aguadilla to marvel at its rich selection of excellent wines brought from different countries. Guests of the capital should not miss the “Haitian Gallery” full of magnificent paintings, figurines, handmade accessories created by Haitians.

Puerto Rico offers tourists a choice of many memorable souvenirs, which are too original to be ignored. For example, Puerto Rican cigars are highly valued all over the world. Traditional intricate bright "vejigante" masks depict a folkloric demon that was known in medieval Spain. Decorative Puerto Rican plates can adorn the walls of any room. All sorts of crafts by local masters - from spoons and figurines to magnificent paintings and ornaments - are always popular with tourists looking for unusual gifts. Buy local spices, rum, and sweets to take the taste of Puerto Rico with you.