In my series of 5th Avenue walks, I’ve strolled from Calle 4 up to CTM (aka Calle 46). Today, I head back south to cover Calle 4 south to the ferry dock area. This part of 5th Avenue is loaded with shopping — from the cheap and mass-manufactured to the unique and luxurious.

Ambar carries unique and beautiful amber jewelry pieces. Get a 15% discount with the V.I.P. smart card.

The ubiquitous Lucha Libre (Mexican wrestling) masks for sale.

Plaza La Fiesta carries just about any Mexican souvenir you can think of. Prices are not always the best, but it’s a good place to check prices before bargaining at the smaller stores. Or just show your V.I.P. smart card here and save 10%. No haggling necessary.

At Casa Tequila, you can try it before you buy it.

Sacbe has beautiful and unique Mexican crafted items, such as sculptures and Talavera pottery.

Lots of silver shops down this way. Taxco is the Mexican city famous for its silver production and crafts.

Karen’s got kitsch.

Cheap Mexican drugs. We gottem. Right on 5th Avenue.

Cold beer to go.

The El Palomar Hostel has an interesting mascot.

Scotiabank is a sister bank to Bank of America.

After you blow all your money at Diamonds International, you can save some cash by eating upstairs at McDonald’s. And make sure to get the V.I.P. discount on your bling.

At this shop on 5th and Juarez, you’ll find U.S. imported junk food not available anywhere else in Playa. Expect to pay dearly for it!

As we approach the ferry pier, we see more and more signs welcoming the cruise ship passengers with special discounts.

At these shops, you can purchase T-shirts, inexpensive jewelry, marble chess sets, soccer jerseys, blankets, hammocks and so much more. Just remember to haggle!!