Located in the center of Cancun city, the open-air market called Mercado 28 is where you will find jewelry stores, clothing, Mexican handicraft souvenirs, and restaurants where authentic local dishes can be tried. There are also information centers to find out what tours are available.
You can get there from the Hotel Zone. Take the R2 or R15 bus and tell the driver you want to go to Market 28. It is open all week from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm