Parque de las Palapas is a food market in Centro, Cancún.
Editorially verified October 2, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Thoroughly Travel (September 2026) says stalls set up in the late afternoon and the plaza fills from about 18:00, with most stalls closing near midnight.
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Address: Parque de las Palapas, Supermanzana 22, Centro, Cancún, Quintana Roo
Ecotianguis Cancún is a monthly organic and barter market at Plaza Bonita in Supermanzana 28, with local growers, vegan food, honey and live music.
TipIt sets up on the last Sunday of each month; VivoEnMX listed it at Plaza Bonita on 30 August and 27 September 2026, so check its Facebook page first.
Mercado 23 on Calle Jabín is Cancún's oldest market, with lunch fondas serving cochinita pibil and tamales beside butchers, fruit stalls and spice sellers.
TipGo between 08:00 and 11:00, when the food is at its best, as the market slows by 14:00 (Cancun Sun, May 2026). Bring small peso notes.
Mercado 28 on Avenida Xel-Há in Cancún is a crafts and souvenir market with restaurants among the stalls, including El Cejas, El Veracruz and Bugambilia.
TipThe market's own site lists the restaurants among the stalls; Cancun Sun (May 2026) says vendors push hard, so expect to haggle over crafts.
