One of the most popular spots is The Mayan Cacao Company, where you can see the chocolate-making process first-hand and enjoy an all-important tasting before you stock up on your favorites. Mayan culture prized chocolate as much as the biggest chocaholic you know and Cozumel is a great place to learn your Mexican chocolate 101 and try different flavors. Look for vanilla beans in the list of ingredients. Fans love it for its strong flavor, which tends to be more robust than the vanillas available in the U.S. In-the-know cruisers stock up on bottles of organic vanilla when they’re in Cozumel, and it makes for a unique gift, especially for the avid bakers in your life. And don’t forget, many places only take cash (or charge significant credit card fees), so bring your US dollars as well as pesos. The stores themselves are easy to find, from the port shops on Punta Langosta Pier, to Plaza Del Sol in the town square. To help cut through the clutter, we’ve created a list of 10 best bets for your shopping list in Cozumel. In fact, Cozumel shopping is some of the best in the Caribbean, with a wide variety of stores, markets and items to choose from. Whether you’re a shopaholic or just looking to pick up a few special souvenirs or gifts, you’ll find plenty of retail therapy options on your cruise to Cozumel.

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