A large , Dominican gift type shop. This large mall type building is located in the center of town, the closest thing to a down town Santo Domingo has. It is a very colorful area where one can but almost anything you desire and most of the time you do not even need to enter a building to do it. Inside the Mercado there are vendors selling all types of Dominican and Non-Dominican Souvenirs and goods.  It is complete chaos and an experience that all should have when visiting the country. The colors, the people, the foods, the non-stop pace here is a for sure good time.

Here is sold: lotions and perfumes, amulets, prayers, stamps, and pictures of saints, birds, oils, all souvenirs , paintings, food, cigars, just about anything you could want. Make sure you barter a little bit.

Directions: Avenida Mella #505, Colonial Zone area, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

More information about this shopping center go to our page on the pastimes/ shopping page here.

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Hours:Monday-Saturday 8AM-6PM, Sunday 8AM-12 noon

Contact: 809-686-6772

This art/gift shop is very unique and does make you feel as if you are someplace special. The entrance is painted beautifully and the displays are very eye appealing. There are many crafts, art, jewelry and some clothing here that you will not find just anywhere.        

Phone: 809-689-581

Directions: El Conde #105, Zona Colonial

This is a gift shop mall. Organized by its boutiques, jewelry stores(specializing in amber, larimar, gold and silver), large cigar store, paintings, sculpture and craft items. The staff speaks most all languages to better help their customers.

Contact: 809-689-0565

Directions: Calle Arzobispo Meriño #206   across from Colon Park

A nice little jewelry shop where they make jewelry right in front of you. They carry Ambar, Larimar and Coral jewelry in gold and silver.

Contact: 809-333-6751

Directions: Arzobispo Nouel 57 and Calle Duarte, Colonial Zone, Dominican Republic

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This is a great gift shop. They specialize in Larimar, Amber. There are many paintings and art by Dominican artists and Haitians alike. Their prices are great. The owners and employees here are very friendly and helpful. Ask for Willy and if you need a little help in English Mamita can always help. When you come in ask for a taste of Mamajuana. Tell them the Dominicana Gringa, Janette, sent you (if you would like to say hi to me - the writer and maker of this site - I am usually there in the afternoons hiding in the office in the back. Just ask for me. I always enjoy meeting new people).

Directions: Calle Isabel la Catolica #151 next to Calle el Conde (from Colon Park cross Isabel la Catolica and turn left. It is the first gift shop). Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana

Telephone: 809-686-2406