There are many shops in the renovated downtown area of Ponce that have local arts and crafts. The Atocha Pedestrian Mall runs along Calle Cristina just off the city’s central Plaza Las Delicias. It’s been one of Ponce’s main shopping areas for decades. There’s not a whole lot here, but it’s fun to walk around, […]
Bermuda Craft Market (The Cooerage, Royal Naval Dockyard, Sandys Parish) — This is our island’s largest, most extensive craft outlet, with more than 60 friendly local artists ready to show their craftwork to visitors. Look for candles, Bermudian cedar work, ceramics, jewelry, fabric art, painted glassware, three-dimensional decoupage, needlework canvas, Christmas ornaments and quilts.
Plaza del Mercado (Calle Dos Hermanos e/Calle Capital, Santurce) — Though mostly overlooked by tourists, the Plaza del Mercado is one of the most charming corners of San Juan. At its center is a market hall dating from 1910. Inside you’ll find bushels of fruits and vegetables, many of which you probably haven’t seen before. […]
Plaza de Hostos is located near La Casita, features artisan displays, snack stands, and traditional piragüeros, who sell shaved ice topped with tropical fruit syrup.
Plaza de Colón (Old San Juan) — The tallest statue of Christopher Columbus in the Americas stands atop a soaring column and fountain in this bustling Old San Juan square, kitty-corner to Castillo San Cristóbal. What was once called St. James Square was renamed in 1893 to honor the 400th anniversary of Columbus’s arrival in […]
Holiday Shopping Centre (Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort, North Coast Highway, 16 km. east of Montego Bay) – located across from a local resort, this shopping center has various retailers selling jewelry, apparel, and crafts.
Zenaida’s of West End (Soper’s Hole Marina, West End, Tortola) – this shop sells a variety of batiks, hand-painted and hand-blocked fabrics, weaves and wall hangings. That, as well as uniquely-designed bags, belts, sarongs, scarves and ethnic jewelry pieces.
Virgin Gorda Craft Shop (The Marina, The Valley, Virgin Gorda) – this store, which sells local crafts and souvenirs, also acts as one of the few retailers on this island.
Thee Artistic Gallery (The Marina, The Valley, Virgin Gorda) – given that just 3,000 residents like on Virgin Gorda island, shopping options are very limited. One of the few shops there includes this store, which carries assorted crafts & books.
Sunny Caribee (Main Street, Road Town, Tortola) – this store sells both Caribbean-themed artwork, as well as assorted souvenirs and local food items like hot sauces and jerk (meat) seasoning.