Punta Cana Shopping Tour: Local Crafts & Dominican Tastings

Pick your own souvenirs from larimar and amber jewelry to Dominican clothing and hats

A three-hour shopping tour from Punta Cana takes you to Plaza Artesanal World Mart, where you browse local handicrafts, jewelry made from Dominican larimar and amber, and clothing, then taste cigars, coffee, chocolate and Mamajuana. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and a guide in English or Spanish leads the way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cultural shopping and tasting tour

• Pickup from hotel in Punta Cana
• Drive to Plaza Artesanal World Mart
• Explore local crafts, clothing, and souvenirs
• Shop larimar and amber jewelry
• Taste Dominican cigars, coffee, chocolate, and Mamajuana
• Return to hotel with souvenirs

The Experience

The tour starts with pickup from your Punta Cana hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. After a short drive, you arrive at Plaza Artesanal World Mart, where the real browsing begins—rows of handmade crafts, jewelry, clothing, hats and swimsuits all made or sourced locally. Larimar and amber pieces are the standouts here, gemstones unique to the Dominican Republic, but the range runs from small souvenirs to larger art pieces that reflect island culture beyond what you'd find in the resort gift shops.

Once you've had time to shop and pick what speaks to you, the tour shifts to tastings. You'll sample Dominican cigars, coffee and chocolate—each one a product the island is known for—alongside Mamajuana, a herbal blend made from rum, red wine, tree bark and herbs that's distinctly Dominican. This part of the day lets you understand what goes into the things people actually buy here, and it gives you context for the crafts you've already seen.

After the shopping and tasting, the driver takes you back to your hotel with whatever you've collected. The whole outing runs about three hours, which is long enough to move through the market without feeling rushed but short enough to fit around other plans.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• entry to Plaza Artesanal World Mart.
• tasting session featuring Dominican cigars, coffee, chocolate and Mamajuana.
• guide in English or Spanish.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by J&L VIP Transport

Is this one for you?This is a shared tour with a guide, so you move through the market as a group rather than exploring entirely on your own—the pace is set and the tastings are part of the itinerary. It works well if you want to see what local artisans make without spending a full day shopping, or if you'd rather have someone point out what's worth trying instead of wandering the market alone.

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Top questions

What kind of souvenirs will I find at Plaza Artesanal World Mart?

Plaza Artesanal World Mart stocks handmade crafts, jewelry made from larimar and amber gemstones, clothing, hats, swimsuits and other souvenirs that reflect Dominican culture. Most pieces are made locally or sourced from Dominican artisans.

What will I taste on this tour?

You'll taste Dominican cigars, coffee, chocolate and Mamajuana, a herbal blend made from rum, red wine, tree bark and herbs. The tastings happen after the shopping portion of the tour.

How long is the tour and what's included in the price?

The tour runs three hours total and includes hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle, entry to Plaza Artesanal World Mart, and the tasting session. A guide in English or Spanish leads the group.

Will I have time to shop at my own pace, or is it rushed?

The tour is structured to give you time to browse the market without feeling hurried. Three hours is enough to walk through the Plaza, look at pieces and make purchases, then move on to the tasting portion.

Is this tour suitable for families with young children?

Yes, the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the vehicle portions. The shopping and tasting are low-intensity activities.