Shopping in Central Pacific Coast
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Mercado de Artesanías
Bargaining is the standard at this 400-stall mercado, especially as sellers often find suckers among the many cruise-ship passengers. The market is located between Avenida Cuauhtémoc and Velásquez de León and is Acapulco’s main craft market. It’s paved and pleasant, and an OK place to get better deals on everything that you see in the hotel shops including hammocks, jewelry, clothing and T-shirts.
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Galerías Diana
Shop until you drop at this mammoth mall with American and European brand shops such as Zara, Nine West, Puma and, yes, Starbucks. This mall also has a casino, a video arcade and the Cinepolis VIP movie theater featuring bartender service and comfy leather lounge chairs; most flicks are in English with Spanish subtitles.
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Mercado Central
This truly local market, a sprawling indoor-outdoor bazaar, has everything from atole to zapatos (shoes) – not to mention produce, hot food and souvenirs. Any eastbound ‘Pie De La Cuesta’ or ‘Pedregoso’ bus will drop you off here; get off where the sidewalk turns to tarp-covered stalls.
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Sea Shell City
The Zona Dorada is replete with stores selling clothes, pottery, jewelry and crafts. One noteworthy stop is Sea Shell City, packed with an unbelievable assortment of you-know-what.
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El Gato Gordo
This rather small shop looks harmless enough, but it's chock full of lucha libre (Mexican wrestling) masks and Cuban cigars. These two products should not be used simultaneously.
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Mercado de Artesanías
Selling everything from Taxco silver, sarapes (blankets with a head opening, worn as a cloak) and huaraches (woven leather sandals) to wool wall-hangings and blown glass.
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Market
A hearty and inexpensive breakfast or lunch is available in the market, at the corner of Juarez and Gonzalez. Late-night taco stands are ubiquitous around town.
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100% Mexico
For high-quality crafts from around Mexico, visit this government-run shop. You'll find tinwork, ceramics, textiles, paintings, glassware and much more.
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El Jumil
This shop specializes in guerrerense masks – a well-known traditional handicraft of Guerrero state – with prices starting around M$160.
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Nidart
Nidart sells handmade leather masks from its in-house studio and also represents numerous other local artisans.
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Casa Etnika
The family-run Casa Etnika offers a small, tasteful inventory of unique objects from Mexico and elsewhere.
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Olinala
In business since 1978, this excellent little shop displays authentic Mexican dance masks, folk art and rural antiques.
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Gallery Michael
Gallery Michael has a broad inventory of high-quality curios, pottery, jewelry and housewares.
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Tienda de Muebles
With a gargantuan showroom, this is your best bet for best-price Mexican decor, housewares, and furniture.
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Bazaar Artes Indias
Well-stocked store with clothes, jewelry, masks and decor at prices below many similar establishments.
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Libros Libros Books Books
Has a fair selection of magazines and books (including Lonely Planet guides) in English.
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Artesanías Flores
Artesanías Flores sells Huichol beadwork, thread paintings and jewelry.
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Market
A vibrant local market full of clothes, housewares, produce, juice stands and shoppers.
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Huarachería Fabiola
This Vallarta-style cobbler produces custom-made sandals (M$200 to M$400) in 48 hours.
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Peyote People
Peyote People sells Huichol beadwork, thread paintings and jewelry.
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Alberto’s
Alberto’s has the best selection of quality Taxco silver pieces.
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Huichol Collection
Huichol Collection sells Huichol beadwork, thread paintings and jewelry.
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Mercado Francisco Madero
This market has a number of inexpensive food stalls to choose from.
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