Mahahual residents support local commerce and the preservation of natural attractiveness. This relationship offers unique situations to experience. Local merchants offer discounts on the second purchase if the container were served food or drinks is returned.

Such containers are clay jugs, carved coconuts, and glasses decorated with colorful shells.

These practices may seem very little for some, but they are an effective way of promoting typical food and drinks for the unknown. Doing this avoids the generation of trash and fresh water consumption as much as possible.