jce2 Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 I was hoping to get some shopping done around the main square after our time at "Salsa, Salsa, & Maragaritas". we had planned on skipping the "dancing" and pool time part of the excursion and grab a cab downtown, but perhaps there is a snag to my plan. An article I read suggests that shops close down from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. It does suggest some stores around the square don't close. Any experience with this? I am particularly interested in Del Sol s well as a hammock shop I am told is just behind the square Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 I have never noticed the shops in the square closing during the afternoon. Perhaps they do and I just never noticed. I am not an avid shopper so perhaps this escaped my eagle eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jce2 Posted August 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 Might have a partial answer myself. Googl mapped the plaza and the area behind it is known as "La Esmeralda" and the hours stated are 9:00 - 6:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonemanbob Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 We have never experienced closed ships especially with cruise ships in port. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 I have never seen shops closed when ships are in town either, so I think you are safe. You will also have the same shopping (Same Shops) at the port and I know those don't close until the ship leaves port. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobroo Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Del Sol is "in the compound" and I absolutely warrantee that store or the attached Cariloha in NOT going to be closed while there are thousands of potential customers at their doorstep. Your private hammock shop....you have money you want to spend?....they won't be closed either. Promise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 On 8/15/2017 at 2:06 PM, WAAAYTOOO said: I have never noticed the shops in the square closing during the afternoon. Perhaps they do and I just never noticed. I am not an avid shopper so perhaps this escaped my eagle eye. Same here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRC Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 I've never seen anyplace close for the afternoon. If there's a ship in port, there's money to be made...no time for siesta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestingBird Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 We shopped with our eyes only before our excursion (Jaguar Bus). Once the excursion was over we went back to the shops and bought what we liked earlier. Not sure what time frame all that happened in. But as everyone has said...you should be fine with afternoon shopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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