Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Panama hats at Olé
Center
A necklace at Emerald Isles
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The colorful La Calle
Places to Shop
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Barrachina's
&
Plaza del Mercado de
Santurce
With dozens of stalls and stores,
this lively market is a great place
to browse for trinkets and
traditional medicines.
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• Calle Dos Hermanos & Calle Capitol,
Santurce • 787 723 8022
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Olé
Not only is this a great place
for jewelry, cigars, and perfume,
but it also has a patio bar serving
piña coladas, which are said to
have been invented here.
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U6 • Calle Fortaleza 104 • 787 752 7912
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Bóveda
This long and narrow store
houses an eclectic array of
jewelry, hats, sunglasses, and
clothing. A local favorite.
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U6 • Calle del Cristo 209 • 787 725 0263
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Emerald Isles
If you are seeking an
authentic Panama hat to ward off
the sun or look stylish, this store
delivers. It also sells
santos (see
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and an eclectic array of
Latin American crafts.
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• Calle Fortaleza 105 • 787 724 2445
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Spicy Caribbee
Artisanal jewelry at reason-
able rates make this a favorite
with cruise passengers seeking
emeralds or reproductions of
pre-Colombian jewelry.
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• Calle Fortaleza 105 • 787 977 3769
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La Calle
This is an excellent place to
pick up local condiments, such
as spicy sauces, fruit preserves,
and hard-to-fi nd gourmet Puerto
Rican coffee.
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Map U6 • Calle del
Cristo 154 • 787 725 4690
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Mercado de Río Piedras
This is a great place to look
for colorful Puerto Rican carnival
masks, from simple designs to
quality collector pieces. It also
displays fi ne works of art.
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U6 • Calle Fortaleza 105 • 787 725 1306
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Club Jibarito
Locals fl ock here to buy
fresh produce, CDs, and local
fashions, such as men's
guayaberas
(colorful shirts).
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X2 • Paseo de José de Diego • 787 763
3438 • Open 9am-5:30pm Mon-Sat,
9am-noon Sun
The store stocks branded
luxury watches and jewelry,
as well as high-quality Puerto
Rican cigars.
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Cristo 202 • 787 724 7797
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Pick up baby clothes and
tablecloths here, made with
exquisite
mundillo
lace.
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• Calle Fortaleza 250 • 787 721 4219
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