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Alma Libre Bookstore

3 Av Tulum, Puerto Morelos 77580, Mexico
998-251-1206
4.5 of 5 stars 34 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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gatine
Quebec
Senior Contributor
28 reviews
30 helpful votes
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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kimmymacbu
Western Wisc.
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9 reviews
8 helpful votes
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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Kimberly F
Puerto Morelos, Mexico
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5 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2011

Great hospitality, they really know the town well. More

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cruizerz
Miami, Florida
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12 reviews
4 helpful votes
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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travellerjoan
Toronto Ontario
2 reviews
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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Kaivalagi
Fiji
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12 reviews
5 helpful votes
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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HappyTravler327
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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katharyn49
San Diego, California
1 review
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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RitaGS
Castle Rock, Colorado
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13 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2011
2
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Puerto Morelos is the gem of the coast and this sweet expat bookstore is delightful. Everyone who works here is so helpful and kind. It is THE meeting place for expats in PM. If you need information or just a place to hang out, this is it. Of course the book selection and book exchange are incredible. There is a... More

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HolboxMike
Isla Holbox, QR
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5 reviews
15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2011
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Alma Libre would be a fine bookstore anywhere, but on the Yucatán Peninsula, it is undoubtedly a treasure for readers who want books in English. The store offers some 20,000 used books in English and other languages in a range of categories, as well as new books emphasizing local culture, cuisine, travel, and language. The staff all speak English as... More

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