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📖 Punta Gorda's market scene, particularly the bustling Punta Gorda Market on Front Street, is a treasure trove for resellers seeking authentic Belizean and even Guatemalan crafts. You'll find unique items like Garifuna drums, hand-woven textiles, Maya artifacts, and locally sourced cacao products and spices. Wednesdays and Saturdays are the liveliest 'market' days, offering the best selection of fresh produce, handmade goods, and savory Belizean snacks. An insider tip: many vendors prefer cash, and a little friendly haggling is part of the experience here.
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Punta Gorda Market
📍 Punta Gorda
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Address
Front Street, Punta Gorda, Belize
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Open
Mornings on Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
A vibrant coastal market with a strong influence from the local Garifuna and Maya cultures. It's smaller than others but rich in unique crafts, spices, and cultural goods.
💰 What to buy here
Garifuna Drums & Maracas
Buy50-150 BZD
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Sell online150-400 BZD on Facebook Marketplace, or higher on eBay for i
Look for drums made with deerskin and solid, local hardwoods. The sound quality is paramount.
Artisanal Cacao & Chocolate
Buy10-25 BZD
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Sell online30-60 BZD on Belize Maakit. Appeals to tourists and locals.
The Toledo district is famous for cacao. Look for small, family-produced bars with high cacao content.
Woven Jipijapa Baskets
Buy20-70 BZD
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Sell online60-150 BZD on Facebook Marketplace or to tourists.
Examine the tightness and consistency of the weave. Baskets that are dyed with natural colors are more valuable.
Tip:Saturday morning is the most active day. This is the best place in Belize to find authentic Garifuna and Kekchi Maya crafts directly from the artisans.
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