Casa Hernández Gallery — Local services in Quintana Roo

My wife and I love handcrafted items from the different places we have stayed. It can be confusion to know what is authentic and what are mass produced or inexpensive knockoffs. This store on the Main Street of Tulum, has the real signed traditional pottery and fabrics.

Anne decided on one of the woven cotton blankets made in Tulum. As well two smaller pieces of pottery from Puebla, with signature on the bottom.

Maurice is the grandson of the family who started the business. He was extremely helpful and kind in dealing with us. He appreciated that in our conversation we respected the hours of work and skill that goes in making each piece. When he saw our personal abilities as a professional photographer and a quilt maker, he understood why we were that way.

By the way Maurice speaks good English and knows about the different items being sold,in detail. He isn’t pushy and we felt comfortable just browsing around the two times we visited previously. He mentioned that they will also ship anywhere. A...

Quality souvenirs at great prices! We actually returned here to buy additional souvenirs after realizing how good their prices are compared to other gift shops in Tulum. We bought 2 handmade glasses for 360 pesos; another shop tried to charge more than quadruple that amount! Definitely check this place out for souvenirs. Bonus is that items have price tags and no need to bargain given the very...

I really enjoyed my conversation with owner of this establishment- tensions between locals and tourists in tulum have elevated and in other shops I often felt like I was getting ripped off. Here, the owner knows the value of his goods but also the value of hospitality and relating to customers like humans. My family also loved the gifts I...