Monterrey
On Sundays, Calle Mina in the Barrio Antiguo becomes the Corredor del Arte, a wonderful combination of antiques, arts and crafts, and a flea market. The…
Must-see shopping in Copper Canyon & Northern Mexico
The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
A group of Tarahumaras from nearby San Ignacio sell their folk art, clothing and musical instruments at this small shop. The quality is excellent and the…
Monterrey
This shop is in a whole other class, and is Monterrey’s best outlet for artesanías (crafts). The genial English-speaking owner, who is full of advice…
Chihuahua & Central North Mexico
The Mennonite camps around Cuauhtémoc are known for their queserías (cheese factories/shops). For the cream of the crop, head straight to Campo 2B where…
Chihuahua & Central North Mexico
Located inside the former train station, this co-op sells works made by local artisans, most of them women. Prices vary widely, though the quality, on the…
Monterrey
For high-end gifts and souvenirs, the gift shop at the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo is a good option. An extensive shop, it features everything from…
Sonora
This fabulous gallery in the Old Port area sells exquisite pottery, wood carvings and textiles made by artisans from across Mexico.
Chihuahua & Central North Mexico
A fabulous gallery that sells gorgeous pottery by Juan Quezada and many other artists.
Sonora
A fun place to browse for gift ideas is along this mural-lined street around 4km north of the old port. Also known as 'Rodeo Drive', Calle 32 has numerous…
Sonora
Despite it's name, this family-owned shop doesn't produce any tequila on site, but it does offer informative and fun presentations on tequila production…
Chihuahua & Central North Mexico
This gallery specializes in high end pottery made locally; many of the artists represented are featured in magazine and art books, which Rafaela herself…
Northeast Mexico
Next to Plaza Acuña, a section of this bustling market is jam packed with artesanías (arts and crafts), sarapes (blankets with a head opening, worn as a…
Chihuahua & Central North Mexico
This bustling city market has an entire section dedicated to gifts and souvenirs from Durango. You'll find everything from scorpion embedded key chains to…
Northeast Mexico
With rooms upon rooms, this seemingly endless shop sells fine quality, colorful sarapes (blankets with an opening for the head) and other Mexican arts and…
The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
Facing the main plaza, this sizable shop has a traditional selection of handicrafts. All of the store’s earnings go to support Creel’s Catholic mission…
Casa de las Artesanías del Estado de Chihuahua
Chihuahua & Central North Mexico
Has a good selection of Chihuahuense crafts (including Mata Ortiz pottery) and Mexican foodstuffs such as pecans, oregano oil and sotol, a local spirit…
Chihuahua & Central North Mexico
This small shop sells quality local crafts at good prices. Look for it inside the central bandstand in the Plaza de Armas.
Unión de Artesanos de Nuevo León
Monterrey
This mini-mall on the east end of the Zona Rosa has the usual selection of folk art, souvenirs and schlock.
