Must-see shopping in Northern Baja

  • Plaza Santo Tomás

    Ensenada

    A pair of old brick and stone buildings, set on a plaza and filled with delightful restaurants, cafes, shops and cozy spaces to relax. The anchor is an…

  • Mercado El Popo

    Tijuana

    El Popo is the most colorful downtown market, with stacks of fresh cheeses, sweets, wooden spoons, piles of dried chilies, kitchenware, herbs, incense,…

  • Tequila Room

    Ensenada

    The Irish-Mexican owner is passionate about tequila, but you won't find any of the more commercial brands here; these 300-plus tequilas are sourced from…

  • Mecado Hidalgo

    Tijuana

    Tijuana's most well-known market is also one of the biggest and most visited by tourists. It's still a great place to peruse everything from exotic fruits…

  • Mercado Artesanias

    Tijuana

    This big market is a good stop for loading up on souvenirs with better prices than you'll find downtown. Find shopping bags, ceramics, art from around…

  • Emporium

    Tijuana

    This place has fair silver prices that are already marked, plus the English-speaking owner is knowledgeable and not too pushy.

  • Sanborns

    Tijuana

    This department store chain has a decent selection of newspapers and magazines from the USA and Mexico. Note the extended opening hours.