San Pedro Town is renowned for accommodating the highest concentration of gift shops in the country. Indeed, such enterprises can be found in practically every hotel lobby and street corner throughout the bustling tourist town and stock a variety of Belizean novelty items ranging from key chains to shot glasses. All supply an unlimited array of t-shirts which depict some of the country's most spectacular natural attractions and an assortment of exquisite handcrafted jewelry including intricate black coral earrings and delicate seashell necklaces. While local carvings are a staple of most gift shops, many vendors prefer to flog their wares on the street corner of beachfront. These street-side entrepreneurs are more prone to negotiation than the gift shop proprietors and thus provide the better bargain. Most pieces are made of finest Belizean hardwood including pristine mahogany which is elegantly crafted to depict an array of local animals, people, and boats. San Pedro's gift shops also supply the most comprehensive selection of Belizean literature, local maps, and postcards of every description. Indeed, the place to acquire a detailed map of the island including information on some of the area's most renowned fishing and diving venues is to either stop by the nearest gift shop or tourist information office. Most shops also stock a selection of local CDs which comprise an eclectic blend of soca, reggae, calypso, and punta rock. For a small island town, San Pedro also boasts a high concentration of boutiques which specialize in designer apparel for all ages. As expected, swim-ware is in high demand with bathing suits and accessories of every style, size, and color being a fully stocked commodity. From stylish bikinis and sarongs to sunglasses, towels, and slippers it is easy to accessorize your own unique island wardrobe! Aside from distributors of apparel and gift items, San Pedro is also home to a number of supermarkets that supply essential groceries items to support a growing population. Many of the town's major supermarkets which are typically modern fully air-conditioned establishments stock a variety of luxury imported items to appeal to the island's significant expatriate population as well as the large number of tourists. While these supermarkets undoubtedly supply the widest diversity of imported items in the country they also stock a fresh range of local meats and produce that may also be purchased from a number of small-scale street vendors whose colorful fruit stands are an enduring reminder of the traditional San Pedrano way of life.