| Though some people assume that Cancun is
| |
| | artists selling everything from handmade
|
| full of nothing but overpriced souvenirs,
| |
| | jewelry and crafts to pottery and oil
|
| there are plenty of great values to be
| |
| | paintings.
|
| found. Some of the best bargains in
| |
| | Plaza Kukulcan is also the place to find
|
| Cancun - for both entertainment and
| |
| | the work of renowned local artist Sergio
|
| distinctive souvenirs - are provided by
| |
| | Bustamante. Represented in Cancun by the
|
| the vibrant local art community. Art is
| |
| | Xaman-Ek Galleries, Bustamante's uniquely
|
| everywhere you look in Cancun. Wherever
| |
| | surrealistic work is collected worldwide.
|
| you travel in the Hotel Zone or downtown
| |
| | Though he trained as an architect in
|
| Cancun, you will spot artists selling
| |
| | Mexico, Bustamante has spent years
|
| their work on busy street corners or in
| |
| | combining his Chinese and Indian
|
| outdoor markets. Meanwhile, the galleries
| |
| | influences with the Mexican art
|
| of Cancun represent both the best work of
| |
| | tradition. The result is a body of
|
| the region and internationally-recognized
| |
| | sculpture and ceramics exhibiting a
|
| artists. Regardless of your budget, you
| |
| | distinctive sense of humor, spiritually
|
| will be able to find the right piece to
| |
| | guided realism and superior workmanship.
|
| add to your collection in Cancun.
| |
| | With additional locations at Plaza
|
| One of the most popular places to view
| |
| | Caracol and La Isla, the Xaman-Ek
|
| the fruits of creative labor is Cancun's
| |
| | Galleries also sell all types of
|
| folk art museum, known locally as Museo
| |
| | locally-made products including jewelry,
|
| de Arte Popular Mexicano. Located on the
| |
| | painting and folk art sculpture.
|
| second floor of El Embarcadero Marina in
| |
| | As you tour the galleries and museums of
|
| Cancun's Hotel Zone, the folk art museum
| |
| | Cancun, you can also expect to see work
|
| showcases everything from traditional
| |
| | inspired by the ancient Mayan culture. As
|
| Mexican masks and costumes to religious
| |
| | the city is located amongst scores of
|
| artifacts and handmade toys. With nearly
| |
| | ancient ruins in the heart of the Mayan
|
| 15,000 square feet of exhibition space,
| |
| | Riviera, the imagery of the ancient
|
| the museum is able to tell many stories
| |
| | civilization has always found its way
|
| about both the local culture and the
| |
| | into local museums and galleries. For
|
| history of the Mexican people. Besides
| |
| | souvenir hunters and art collectors, some
|
| all of the artistic objects on display,
| |
| | of the most sought after items in Cancun
|
| the onsite gift shop is also a great
| |
| | are the expert reproductions of Mayan
|
| place to shop for locally made oddities.
| |
| | artwork. One such artist working in this
|
| Furthermore, the folk art museum provides
| |
| | style is painter and Mayan scholar Miguel
|
| a fun and affordable nighttime activity,
| |
| | Castro. Known for his masterful
|
| remaining open to the public until at
| |
| | reproductions of Mayan paintings, Castro
|
| least 9 pm each day.
| |
| | also uses traditional tools and methods
|
| Some of the best places to shop for art
| |
| | to create his pieces.
|
| in Cancun are the large shopping centers
| |
| | Before venturing out in search of
|
| located throughout the Hotel Zone. The
| |
| | galleries and local artwork, check the
|
| best selection of both commercial art
| |
| | local guides available at your hotel or
|
| galleries and individual vendors is at
| |
| | resort. Besides offering descriptions of
|
| the sprawling Plaza Kukulcan. Known
| |
| | individual galleries and providing
|
| primarily for its number of upscale
| |
| | directions, many publications detail the
|
| clothing and jewelry stores, Plaza
| |
| | most current exhibitions. If you are
|
| Kukulcan is also a bustling art
| |
| | hoping to find a specific type of artwork
|
| marketplace. In the common areas of the
| |
| | at one of the outdoor markets, ask your
|
| shopping center, local artists are
| |
| | concierge for suggestions; they often
|
| allowed to display their work and sell
| |
| | know where the best artists sell their
|
| directly to the public every day. On any
| |
| | products.
|
| given day, you will be able to find
| |
| |
|
