Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Best places to shop in Punta Cana
4 markets, malls and shopping districts in Punta Cana — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.
Last updated 2026-08-09
1. Palma Real Shopping Village
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The main open-air mall near the resorts — duty-free, jewellery, cigars, rum and international brands.
Where: MallMap: Open in Maps Best time: Daily 10:00–22:00Cost: Mid–Luxury
2. Larimar and amber jewellers
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Larimar is a blue pectolite found only in the Dominican Republic; Dominican amber is among the world's finest and sometimes carries insect inclusions.
Where: LuxuryMap: Open in Maps Best time: Daily 10:00–20:00Cost: Mid–LuxuryWatch out Dyed howlite and plastic are sold as larimar, and copal as amber. Real larimar has an irregular white-and-blue pattern that never repeats; real amber floats in salt water and warms quickly in the hand.
3. Bávaro and Cortecito beach markets
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The beach craft stalls — paintings, wood carvings, hats, and the Haitian-style primitive art sold along the coast.
Where: MarketMap: Open in Maps Best time: Daily 09:00–18:00Cost: BudgetWatch out Opening prices to resort guests run four to five times the settling price, and sellers are persistent. A firm no and continued walking is normal here.
4. Dominican cigars and rum
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The country's serious cigar trade — Dominican leaf is among the world's best, with hand-rollers demonstrating at the resorts and shops.
Where: LuxuryMap: Open in Maps Best time: Daily 10:00–21:00Cost: Mid–LuxuryTip: Dominican cigars are legal to bring into the United States, unlike Cuban ones, and the quality at the top end is comparable.
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