Walking/shopping

[BIG_Steve]

We'll be arriving at the Carnival dock on a weekday.  I know Carnival has shops right there.  But is it safe to walk out to the streets?  If so, is there any shopping/food/sites right there?  If not is something like that an easy cab ride?  Thanks

[c-leg5]

59 minutes ago, BIG_Steve said:

We'll be arriving at the Carnival dock on a weekday.  I know Carnival has shops right there.  But is it safe to walk out to the streets?  If so, is there any shopping/food/sites right there?  If not is something like that an easy cab ride?  Thanks

Assuming you are docking at Puerta Maya quite safe to walk outside following normal precautions and your comfort levels with vendors. Some smaller older ships actually dock at Langosta, in town.

 

Flea market across the road and slightly more up-market center opposite International pier ( towards town). There are some food places opposite the pier but I have never docked there and am not familiar with what. Google maps will provide insight and virtual walk on street view.

 

More bars and restaurants towards town past International pier depending on how mobile you are. We Have safely walked all the way to town more than once.

 

Taxis are easy and abundant to get inside and outside port but check board for prices of where  you are going and confirm with driver before you leave.

Edited February 26 by c-leg5

[c-leg5]

Just to add, it is quite safe in town too but you will find an increased number of vendors trying to get you into their shops on Melgar. 
 

The advantage is more shops and lots more places to eat for all tastes and budgets.

 Quieter if you go inland a block or two but of course you lose the view.