La Isla Shopping Village
Cancun, Quintana Roo, 77500
Set along Nichupte Lagoon in Cancun’s Hotel Zone, La Isla Shopping Village is lined with boutique shops, waterfront dining, and luxury shopping. Stroll along winding canals that create a Venice-like atmosphere, sip cocktails in outdoor courtyards, and buy artisan souvenirs. Designer names here include Burberry, Prada, and Gucci, while entertainment options range from a casino to a movie theater and an aquarium.
The Basics
Stop by La Isla Shopping Village and have everything you need for a day of entertainment and dining at your fingertips. The village houses everything from ice cream parlors and movie theaters to multistory clothing stores, and its convenient location in the heart of the Hotel Zone makes it easily accessible.
Spend the day exploring the center on your own, or stop by on a tour that focuses on Cancun’s hottest shopping experiences. The mall is also home to attractions such as the Interactive Aquarium and Cancun Wax Museum, making it an ideal spot for the whole family.
Things to Know Before You Go
Shopping enthusiasts should not miss La Isla Shopping Village.
Bring a camera: The canals and bridges create idyllic photo opportunities.
The center is home to modern souvenir stores but is not the place for traditional Mexcian crafts.
The shopping center is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
How to Get There
Located on Kukulcan Boulevard at kilometer 12.5 (kilometer markers are used to determine locations along the Hotel Zone’s main thoroughfare), La Isla Shopping Village is easily accessible by public transportation or taxi.
When to Get There
Escape the heat of Cancun’s hot afternoons at the indoor shops, or head to the waterfront bars and restaurants at sunset. Exploring the shops is also a great rainy-day activity.
Top Shopping Experiences in Cancun
While Cancun is best known for its beaches and nightlife, the city’s vast array of shopping opportunities are also a popular draw. Find designer brands such as Tiffany’s and Louis Vuitton at upscale Luxury Avenue. Visit Kukulcan Plaza for a vast selection of handicrafts and souvenirs. Or, break away from the tourist-centered malls of the Hotel Zone and head to downtown Cancun for authentic and affordable markets such as Mercado 23 and Mercado 28.
Ways to explore
As well as stores and dining, other top draws at La Isla Shopping Village include a theater that hosts the all-singing, all-dancing Myst show; Louis Tussaud’s Wax Museum, home to 100 famous figures; and the weird and wonderful collection of Ripley’s Believe It or Not Cancun. Several Cancun shopping tours stop at La Isla Shopping Village, along with retail hot spots such as Mercado 28 and Kukulcan Plaza, and help you travel between stores with ease.
Accessibility
The mall is accessible via elevators and has barrier-free restrooms; however, accessibility features vary between businesses.
Age limits
None; La Isla is the ideal place to take the kids, thanks to a wealth of family-friendly attractions.
What to pack
Bring a recyclable tote bag to store your purchases in—you’re sure to want to shop ‘til you drop.
What to wear
La Isla Shopping Village benefits from strong air-conditioning, so bring layers if you’re prone to the cold.
Not allowed
Drinking alcohol, smoking, skateboards, scooters
Amenities
Restrooms, Wi-Fi, restaurants, hotel, shops, theater, cinema
Address
La Isla Shopping Village’s convenient location in the heart of Cancun’s Hotel Zone makes it easily accessible from most of the resort’s major hotels; it’s just off the bustling Avenida Kukulkan.
Driving
Start in central Cancún and head onto Avenida Tulum to Kukulcán Boulevard, which becomes the Hotel Zone road. Continue in the Hotel Zone—La Isla Shopping Village will be on your right, overlooking the Nichupté Lagoon.
Public transportation
Bus routes R1 and R2 run the length of the hotel zone; buses stop at designated stops, so let the driver know you want to disembark here.
Best times to visit
The mall is open from 11am until 10pm, but some vendors operate different hours.
Best days to visit
La Isla is open seven days a week. Myst shows at the on-site theater typically run on Friday evenings.
Best months to visit
Cancun’s rainy season tends to stretch from May through September, when the shopping complex is the perfect place to take shelter from the rain.
Special events
Head to Cancun in August for the Fiesta de la Playa en Cancun, which celebrates the region’s beaches with parties on the sand.
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