Bolom Balam — Attraction in Progreso

Bolom Balam is a top notch leather store! Owner Richard Long opened this store as a means of continuing proceeds for the behalf of the indigenous Maya living in poverty. A visit to his shop and you'll immediately be drawn in by the highest quality leather products and by Richard's lifelong commitment in helping the Mayan villages for over 30 years. The prices are great and merchandise simply beautiful! Plus just knowing you've helped make a difference with any purchase! Richard also stands by his products with a 100% money back gaurantee! Gotta check it out, and don't hesitate to ask Richard or Store Manager Erick about current and...

My wife bought an excellently made leather purse at Bolom Balam, and unfortunately the clasp broke after a few weeks. We took it back and Richard said that they would try to repair it, and if not they'd replace it with a new one. They repaired it and everything has been working perfectly since then. Another reason we like this place so much is that they donate a portion of the proceeds of the business to build shelters for battered women and their children - a very important cause. We'll certainly be back to...

We stopped in here during a cruise stop. I bought a first class well built wallet and my wife got a purse. There were news paper articles on the walls but I didn’t really pay attention to them. While leaving the owner spoke to us and told us about his business and charity work. What a great place. These people are making a difference for the community and the product quality is superb. I hope I...