Women's Beading Cooperative
Women's Beading Cooperative, Isla Mujeres: Hours, Address, Women's Beading Cooperative Reviews: 4.5/5
Women's Beading Cooperative
Women's Beading Cooperative
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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4.5
595 reviews
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Debbie D
California25 contributions
Friends
When on Isla Mujeres, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Women’s Bead Cooperative! 💖
A business owned by women, all beauties are created by women, and 80% of the monies are returned to the woman whom created the beautiful work of jewelry art. 💝
A business owned by women, all beauties are created by women, and 80% of the monies are returned to the woman whom created the beautiful work of jewelry art. 💝
Written April 11, 2022
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Kim B
Warren, MI99 contributions
They have a wide variety of items and many different styles and colors of each item. Each piece is creative and artistic. Definitely time well spent to admire and purchase the work of these local women.
Written March 27, 2022
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mjcrooksmomof3
Portage, MI144 contributions
Couples
Little shop where local women learn to make jewelry to become more self sufficient. They receive a portion of the profits from their work. Beautiful earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. Great product for a great cause!
Written March 13, 2022
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DEB252
Westfield, MA42 contributions
I visited this shop recently. Although the women were busy with their beadwork, they were very helpful and friendly. There are so many necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and other beaded work that I could have spent several hours there. I bought a variety of items and each has a unique beading style. The prices were very reasonable. I definitely recommend this to anyone who appreciates hand-beaded work. I will return.
Written March 9, 2022
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trixiekins
Colorado Springs, CO20 contributions
I bought several pieces from these ladies because their work is so stunning and creative. Try to stop by if you can while on the island!
Written March 4, 2022
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Eric B
Huddersfield, UK64 contributions
Visited after seeing previous reviews on Tripadvisor. The co-operative has an extensive display of handcrafted goods mostly suitable for women and girls (i.e., bracelets and necklaces). This is a very worthwhile cause that deserves to be well-supported by tourists to the island
Written February 6, 2022
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Melissa C
53 contributions
Couples
Wanted to stop here when I read about it.
One of a kind pieces and each item has the name of the woman who created it. They made a collar for RBG!
One of a kind pieces and each item has the name of the woman who created it. They made a collar for RBG!
Written January 28, 2022
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gilleygil
Alice, Texas4 contributions
Couples
We went by as we saw it on TripAdvisor’s list of things to see. We ended up buying 3 necklaces. Then my husband had a custom piece made. He put in his order and picked up the next morning. Beautiful work and going to a great cause. A must see.
Written January 3, 2022
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Toninette C
11 contributions
One-of-a-kind hand-crafted jewelry, very reasonable prices, and the quality is top notch! Visit this place when you are on the island!
Written December 30, 2021
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Blondepenguin
Queretaro City, Mexico6 contributions
Family
The women here are working making beautiful things to help the needs of kids in the communityBuy here instead of centro.
Written December 20, 2021
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OutdoorMama40
Brooklyn, NY6 contributions
How did you get there? On foot or by golf cart? I will be travelling with my teenaged daughter and want to know if it's safe to walk there.
FSD17
Ottawa, Canada102 contributions
Sorry for late reply. Like others said depends where you are staying. We found Isla to be very safe. We took taxis for the first few days and then opted to rent a golf cart for 5 + days. We stayed in a condo that was located toward the south part of the island while we could walk, take taxis and even ride a bike if we bothered to find out where we could get one, we had 6 year old twins and found that renting the golf cart worked well as it gave us flexibility. We did not need to tell a taxi where we wanted to go, we could drive and stop where we wanted to. East coast is very lovely. Beading coop is towards Punta Sur, while you only need to visit this area once (Mango café is in this general area) if you are staying a while and like to move around a bit, we really enjoyed the road along the east coast rather than the one facing Cancun (West coast). Hope this helps. Enjoy your time on Isla!
Gabrielle H
12 contributions
hello,
How do I find the Womens Bading cooperative? I will be with my family and plan to rent a gold cart.
thanks
Gaby
Karen R
Cleveland, OH52 contributions
I just saw your post! The bead coop is in La Gloria on the same piece of land as the Cruz Roja (Red Cross). Take the eastern Caribbean road past La Gloria and when you come to a divided road that goes east/west, (right before the new cemetery) turn right and go a couple of blocks and the cooperative will be on your right. If you go to our FB page, Isla Mujeres Women's Bead Coop, there is a map on the top of the page.
Deborah D
Dover, DE
This will be our first trip to Isla Mujeres. I am looking forward to visiting the bead co op. are the prices in pesos or american dollars? I want to be prepared to by loads of goodies to bring home!!
Karen R
Cleveland, OH52 contributions
It is better for the women in the cooperative to make sales in pesos, so that is the preferred payment. But if you only have dollars, they will accept those too! The prices are marked in pesos but they can do a dollar to peso exchange. We look forward to seeing you at the cooperative! Our hours at M- S, 9 am - 5 pm. Hasta pronto!
Sh0mu
San Diego, CA
How far are you from the ferry terminal?
Karen R
Cleveland, OH52 contributions
The bead cooperative is about 2 miles from the ferry terminal. There are taxi's right at the terminal and just tell them you are going to the "la tienda de artesenias al lado de la Cruz Roja en la Gloria"... the cooperative next to the Red Cross in La Gloria.
cmorrow50
Illinois8 contributions
Are you open on Sunday's?
Karen R
Cleveland, OH52 contributions
Generally the cooperative is open Monday through Fridays, 9 -4. There are sometimes women beading in the coop however on a Sunday, so if you are on Isla, it's worth stopping by to see. They will welcome you!
