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Shopping in Tulum: Boutiques and More
Tulum has no malls and no big-brand stores, and that is precisely its charm as a shopping town. What it has instead: boutiques full of the flowy, earthy “Tulum style,” artisan shops stacked with handmade ceramics and textiles from across Mexico, and a liquor store or two where the souvenirs are drinkable. Here is where to browse.
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The Tulum Look: Clothing Boutiques
Tulum’s signature aesthetic, boho chic in linen, neutral tones, and handcrafted detail, fills the town’s boutiques.
Pura Vida: chic, organic garments for men and women, plus jewelry, hats, handcrafted sandals, ceramics, and souvenirs, a well-rounded first stop.
Wanderlust: a beach-lifestyle brand of flowing dresses, kaftans, and bags, with a handcrafted Mexican collection honoring local artisans, and copal incense, the Mayans’ preferred aroma.
La Troupe: the textile specialists, handwoven fabrics, embroidered pieces, and jewelry that turns traditional motifs into wearable art.
Iskra: refined minimalism in linen and earthy tones, the most polished version of the Tulum silhouette.
Sandmade Swimwear: Mexican-Caribbean-born swimwear made regionally from eco-friendly natural fibers, in vibrant and earthy designs.
Psylo: the alternative option, bohemian-tribal-rock streetwear, handmade in cotton, linen, and bamboo.
Bring Cash to Shop
Many Tulum stores take no cards or add a surcharge, so pesos in hand mean better prices and occasionally friendly room to negotiate at the artisan shops.
Souvenirs with Substance
Skip the fridge magnets; Tulum’s artisan shops sell keepsakes with actual craft in them.
Mixik: a treasure trove of handmade crafts, textiles, and ceramics, the reliable first stop for meaningful souvenirs.
Mexicarte: a vibrant celebration of Mexican artistry, with hand-painted ceramics, colorful textiles, jewelry, and folk art.
Casa Hernandez Gallery: family-run and personal, curating authentic handcrafted folk art from regions across the country.
Ancestral Liquor Store: artisanal mezcals, tequilas, and other handcrafted spirits, the best-received gifts on the return flight.
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