The Best Thrift and Flea Markets in Puerto Rico

29 January 2018

If you like pulgueros, or flea markets (pulguero is Spanish for flea), plan your next vacation for Puerto Rico. Pack lightly but bring a big suitcase so you have plenty of room to take home all of your treasure. Most flea markets are only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, so spend your weekend shopping and then hit the beaches during the week (when they are less crowded anyway).

Super Pulguero, Mayaguez

Super Pulguero is a very large flea market that has many permanent kiosks but also vendors who set up their own tents. There are coin-operated rides for the kids, and even a Thomas the Train ride that goes around the marketplace, so you can make it a family event. In the evenings they will often have live music. The hours are Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.–10 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Super Pulguero, Barrio Sabanetas, Carr PR–2 km 143.6, Mayaguez Puerto Rico, +1 787 347 7234

Cute set-up at local flea market | © Luis Pérez/flickr

Arecibo Flea Market

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There are permanent kiosks at Arecibo Flea Market | © Andrew Milligan Sumo/flickr

The pulguero in Arecibo claims to be the biggest flea market in Puerto Rico. It used to be a really good place to buy souvenirs, but in the last few years it has gotten more kitschy, with a lot of kiosks selling the same jewelry they buy in bulk, very little handmade stuff, lots of auto parts places, and vendors selling DVDs and music. They have great pinchos at the Arecibo Flea Market, and you can find some nice inexpensive clothing. Their hours are Friday–Sunday, 2 p.m.–10:30 p.m., but things really do not get started until about 5 p.m.

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Expreso José De Diego, Hato Abajo Arecibo, Arecibo, 612, Puerto Rico

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El Pulguero de Peñuelas

Peñuelas is less flea market, more outlet store. You can find video games, sunglasses, perfume, fresh plants and flowers, ball caps, toiletries, cleaning supplies, the list goes on and on. The Peñuelas Flea Market is only open on Fridays from 3 p.m.–11:30 p.m.

El Pulguero de Peñuelas, HC 01 Box 7192, Barr Llanos, Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, +1 787 484 4306

Pulguero de Las Piedras

Many flea markets in Puerto Rico are set up on what are empty lots during the week. Vendors get there early to get a good spot and also to beat the heat. Pulguero de Las Piedras is for the early morning crowd, open Saturday and Sunday from 4 a.m.–3 p.m., but most vendors start packing up by noon.

Pulguero de Las Piedras, Las Piedras, Puerto Rico

Pulguero de Bayamon

If you have recently moved to the island or are setting up a vacation home, Pulguero de Bayamon is a great place to look for furnishings, dishes and decorations. They also have fresh plants like orchids and hibiscus. They are open Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Super Flea Market Puerto Rico, 3023 Avenida Ramón Luis Rivera, Bayamón, +1 787 607 3975