We stayed at the Sun Palace so took the #2 bus to Market 28. If your goal is to find some good Mexican merchandise such as tequila glasses, souvenirs, hammocks, etc and enjoy haggling for prices; then this is the place to go. Getting around can be a bit confusing as everything looks the same. My wife and I got lost once or twice but everyone points you toward the Walmart at which you get back on the bus.

Sellers are pretty aggressive. They will get up when you walk by and open the doors to their stores for you. They almost all take dollars and pesos but I would recommend paying in pesos so you can get the best exchange rate (currently 13.5 pesos = $1) from one of the money changers elsewhere. Be willing to haggle like crazy. If you just say no to their price, they'll deduct 20-30% off right away and then ask you to make an offer. If you stand your ground, you can expect to get 30-50% off pretty easily.

I found the market to be a great source of souvenirs like hammocks, necklaces, cheap t-shirts, and knock-off items like sunglasses.

In conclusion, if you're looking for a fleamarket and don't mind aggressive sales folks or haggling, you won't find much better in Cancun.

Where to start.......first, it is a pretty long haul to get out there. Once you do get there you are hounded by shady looking guys who are all over you like white on rice as soon as you step out of the taxi wanting to power sell you and promising prices "lower than Wal-Mart", yes that is a direct quote from more than one of them. When they see tourists showing up their reaction is similar to a Discovery Channel special on raw meat being fed to sharks. Maybe if I'd gone undercover and worn a sombrero not bathed for a few weeks it would have helped. The entire market is old dilapidated buildings that are pretty nasty. Just a dirty place and certainly gives insight as to what life is really like in Cancun for those not lucky enough to be there on vacation. To use the restroom (we were only able to find one), it cost my wife $3 and she was handed a couple squares of toilet paper. In the sinks of the bathroom were cooking utensils, obviously from one of the neighboring kitchens. No, we did not eat there....we chose life. The stuff being sold there is no different than what you find right on the strip in any of the shopping areas. Having said all of this, there is really only one reason to go and that is to see aforementioned dismal reality of life in Cancun. Do not waste your vacation time going here.

Went to the Market 28 today and was just as anticipated. If you like mall shopping, prices posted and laid back sales people, this place probably isn’t for you. Took a cab from Excellence Resort in Playa De Mujeres which ran 15. US each way. Typical local shopping and haggling with everything from jewelry to hand crafted items with several hundred sellers. Safe and typical “hut” shopping with a chance to buy just about anything. Certainly be prepared to have more aggressive sales people work you. A few tips: Silver can be purchased for between 1.50-2.00 per gram although they start around 5.00 US. Be courteous and just say no thanks and they usually will go lower before you even think of walking out. I would not suggest not using a credit card and only pay cash. Look around before you purchase to get your bearings on prices and value. Always stay in populated areas and be on guard as you would in any large city. Our very friendly driver was Fernando running his own new cab and he gave us his cell phone 99-82-57-02-13 to be picked up for the return trip. He picked us up within 15 minutes of our call and was extremely helpful with other advice around Cancun.

DO NOT USE A CREDIT CARD HERE!!! Don't go here at all!
This is a very dangerous place! The vendors swarmed like flies and were very very aggressive. I feared for my safety. I attempted to make a $200 purchase. My card was taken around the corner and a charge of $600 was charged to my account!! I was told that my card was not working and I was lead to an ATM to withdraw the $200 I was willing to pay for the CRAP that I purchased. So...$200 worth of Mexican crap cost me $800!! It all happened so fast!
Don't be talked into going here by the cab drivers. They are all in cahoots with each other. Stay at the 'tourist traps' as they call them. You will do much better. Market 28 is a collection of thieves!
DON"T GO HERE! BANDITOS!! AGGRESSIVE AND DANGEROUS BANDITOS!