Mercado Modelo

I've wanted to go here for awhile and finally had the chance to visit. First off, you can park along the streets surrounding the block with the market if you can find a place but on the north side of the block there's a covered, shaded parking garage that costs 200 pesos. Good deal. There are fruit stands around the outer perimeter that are fun to see, selling herbs and spices, fruits, and meats. There are a few stores selling local artisanal items just across the street from the north entrance. Inside the alleys are tight and while there is no AC there are fans that circulate the air and keep it from being super hot. It's warm but doable. The stalls are very similar, selling larimar and amber pieces, jewelry in coral and shell, with clothing, purses, caps, bags, and various local crafts and items. I had been looking for higuero bowl and found several that were perfect and well priced. It's a great place for photos, interesting local tourist things, and just a general time to browse and enjoy the local items. Would recommend, it's free to enter.

This market has so much potential but is currently pretty sad. It’s nearly all just repeat tourist souvenirs. Every vendor is selling almost the same stuff and they are all desperate to make a sale. This market should be diversifying, selling foods, fruits, art, crafts in addition to souvenirs. If they do some work on it then it can be a great tourist attraction else it’s pretty meh. We walked through it quickly and were fairly disappointed

Well yes get your gifts, knick knacks and goodies at FREDDYS as you come up those stairs to the left. The prices are unbeatable ! And the guys are so thoughtful, helpful and overall nice. It's a must see and must buy cause if you can't find it there then it doesn't exist ! Note: their jewelry is beautiful!

Nice artisan market. More of the same like most artisan markets but you can find some hidden gems! Like nice Haïtian paintings for a great price.Look closely and be patient.

Has some good stuff for a reasonable price if you’re hunting for souvenirs but it is very very overwhelming with vendors approaching you from every direction. It’s not different from the tourist stores in the zona colonial just cheaper so it really is up to you.

Its an oldest tourist market, there are many gifts shops over there, they sale souvenirs, pictures, cigars rum mamajana, and diferentes local produce, hand made article, like, rood mask, a lot of tourist go to shopping there, if you go for visit or excursions to Santo Domingo, don't forget to visit this beautiful old Artistic market

Soy Dominicana, this place brings back so many childhood memories!! If you ever visit Dominican Republic and wish to you bring your loved ones a gift, this is the BEST spot! Anything you can think of… they have it. From sweet treats, jewelry and handmade bags. My favorites will always be the beautiful paintings capturing our cultura! 🇩🇴🌴❤️

Went to buy souvenirs for the family and it wasnt too busy we were able to walk around with no problems. Found many for atleast half the price of souvenirs in Punta Cana and the Colonial Zone. The Larimar jewelry and silver spanish coins seemed overpriced to me. I kept hearing from locals that Larimar jewelry is cheaper in Barahona if anyone is in the vicinity but for me it was abit out of my way. When its all said and done, I would return to this market on future trips to the DR.