Labeled as a must-visit location in Cancun, Market 28 is a commercial square with hundreds of different kiosks selling everything from gifts and souvenirs to produce, meat, and local dishes.. Besides all the ingenious souvenirs, jewelry, and delicious food, the most interesting fact I found about Market 28 is it’s real name; Market 28’s name is actually Article 115 or “Articulo 115.”

During the 80s, Market 28 was a fruit and vegetable market exclusively. Something to keep in mind: Cancun is the youngest city in Mexico and a lot of things have changed and keep changing since its conception. During the 1994 economic crisis, the Market left it’s fruit and vegetables only business model and embraced souvenirs and jewelry to attract tourism. It was renamed to Articulo 115 contitucional or consittutional Article 115 (macronews.mx). 

Interestingly, some of the restaurants and food joints that were there since it’s original opening are still operating to this day. Today, 85% of the market is dedicated to souvenirs and gifts. 

Market 28 is not just a market, but a landmark and cultural beacon of Cancun.