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Shopping in Cap Cana: stores and markets

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One of the main attractions of Cap Cana is Dominican crafts, reflecting the history and inhabitants of the country: Taínos, Spaniards, and Africans. In the exotic local markets, you will find everything from exquisite jewelry made with amber and larimar to Taíno ceramics and colorful paintings with African influence. 

Another option worth exploring is what the boutiques in shopping malls or all-inclusive resorts offer. Here you can purchase items from local designers, art pieces, as well as clothing from major international brands. Additionally, if you are looking for a different plan, the Palma Real Shopping Village Mall has an excellent cinema with all the amenities to relax and enjoy the latest releases.

Caribbean Street

This market, which mimics the architecture of a typical Caribbean street, offers a shopping experience in true Dominican style. In its colorful and lively stalls, you can interact directly with the vendors, learn about the products and local culture, and enjoy demonstrations and live events, such as live concerts or traditional dances. 

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Plaza Bávaro

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Plaza Bávaro is an authentic open-air market with stores of all kinds: clothing and accessories; souvenirs and crafts; jewelry and locally produced food. Here you will find everything you need in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Besides the shops, this traditional-style shopping center offers multiple services such as restaurants and cafes, ATMs, and tour operators with whom you can book fun excursions to visit the surroundings of Cap Cana. 

El Cortecito

This lively local market is located on the promenade of El Cortecito beach. It is perfect to take a stroll among the small multicolored stalls filled with characteristic popular crafts. Here you can find souvenirs for all tastes, from genre paintings to the famous Limé dolls, made of ceramics and dressed in typical country attire, not forgetting the excellent Dominican jewelry made of larimar and turquoise. In these types of markets, it is common to haggle to get a good price. Generally, almost all artisans accept payment in pesos or dollars, and even by credit card.

Market

Palma Real Shopping Village

The Palma Real Shopping Village Mall, in Playa Bávaro, is the ideal place for a family shopping day. The complex features boutiques of major international brands, beauty services, restaurants, and even a kids club for the little ones to have fun while others shop or enjoy a drink in the bars and terraces. Additionally, it has an exclusive cinema to enjoy the latest releases.