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Alma Libre Bookstore

3 Av Tulum, Puerto Morelos 77580, Mexico
998-251-1206
4.5 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
Type: Specialty Shops
Traveler Description: Alma Libre Bookstore has an astounding selection of new and used books. New books include travel guides, books on the birds, fish and animals of the... more »
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Toronto, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012
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We stumbled into town one day because my husband had finished his entire library before vacation's end. It gave us a good excuse to visit Puerto Morelos for the day. We weren't sure what to expect when stepping into the book store but the lady at the front was super friendly, conversation flowed easily with her and we ended up... More

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Winnipeg, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

Alma Libre is a must visit not only for the vast selection of books, but also great advice. The pleasant couple who own the bookstore are only to happy to help you with enquiries about good places to eat, condos to rent, places to visit etc. They also put out a very helpful and informative newsletter that you can read... More

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Quebec
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39 reviews 39 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012

This place is more than a bookstore, it's a great source of info about PoMo, it's a friendly welcome with a willingness to help, it's almost like the town's visitor centre. We met Daphni, who was helpful and kind. She even followed up by email on a question she could not answer at the time. Go buy a book (or... More

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Western Wisc.
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2012

The owners are super nice Canadians, who are helpful, friendly, and knowledgable. Their store is the heart of puerto morelos for those from up north. Both a community center of sorts and a book store, this is the place to hang out. My kids love it there, i love the liberal book credit policy which keeps a tally for years... More

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Puerto Morelos, Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2011

Great hospitality, they really know the town well. More

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Miami, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 20, 2011

If you want a good book for your trip this in the place. We went in looking for a good book and found so much more. Information on restaurants, houses for rent, or just good conversations. Quite a few books by local author too. More

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Toronto Ontario
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 19, 2011

We visited this bookstore several times last March. We met different staff each time, and each of them was friendly and full of useful information about the books and the town. They have a wonderful onlilne newsletter focussing on all kinds of things in the town from special events, to restaurants and activities. The newest edition has just come out,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 19, 2011

Alma Libre book store in Puerto Morelos is a little treasure of home, in that you can find novels, information books, learning books, fun books, magazines...all sorts of reading material in one place! The owners are very accomodating, have local information that they can help you with, and now are stocking bits of culinary finds that you can take home... More

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Butler, Pennsylvania
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 18, 2011

A trip would not be complete without a visit to Alma Libre to pick up a few good beach read. If you love books, don't miss a visit. More

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San Diego, California
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2011
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Loved everything about our stay in PM. Bookstore was a godsend as an anchor point for tips on local scene and lots of books for avid vacation reading. Daphne was a gem with getting me set up for my first visit to the Jungle Spa and always a smile! More

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