Plaza Bávaro Shopping Center

Plaza Bávaro Shopping Center Review

The sprawling Plaza Bávaro Shopping Center has dozens of shops spanning two sides of the main street that cuts through its center. It is a Dominican hodgepodge—like a neighborhood without any zoning restrictions. On the side closest to the beach you can find clothing stores, jewelry, cigars, and crafts, as well as three money-exchange spots, a DHL shipping station, and a pharmacy, all laid out in a square; in the middle is a bar where you can take a break from the bustle. Across the street, most of the booths sell artwork and handicrafts, and if your hair is long enough, you'll likely be approached by women offering to braid it on the spot.