Flamingo Plaza, Cancun

What to buy here: Hand-blown and painted margarita glasses | Handmade Hammocks | Mayan jewelry | Onyx sculptures |

Onyx stone is available in large quantities in Mexico and has been used for a large variety of items over the years, including for the making of masks by the natives. When the Spanish arrived, they also used onyx extensively for decorating churches. Nowadays, onyx stone is used for a variety of items. One way of using onyx is by carving onyx sculptures, which are quite popular gifts to buy in Cancun. The beautifully made items from onyx stone come in a great variety as chess sets, statuettes, figurines, trays, glasses, vases and all other kinds of decorative items. There are many handmade onyx items available at malls and markets in Cancun.

You can buy onyx sculptures at the Flamingo Plaza located on Kukulcán Boulevard. You may also go to the Kukulcán Plaza located a little farther on the same boulevard.