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Bazar Del Oro
This upscale street market between Insurgentes and Plaza Cibeles has clothing, gifts and an excellent eating section.
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Centro de Artesanías La Ciudadela
A favorite destination for good stuff from all over Mexico. Worth seeking out are Oaxacan alebrijes (whimsical representations of animals in wood), guitars from Paracho and Huichol beadwork. Prices are generally fair even before you bargain.
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Elfos
If you believe in fairies (it happens!), this shop will delight. There are shelves and shelves of models crafted in Alicante, Spain. They are fabulously made and up to 41cm high, choose from Dagowill (protector of children), Gaer (good for your love life), Dagda (for wealth and health) and many more for those seeking total ethereal coverage.
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Floricentro
Mexicans love their vibrantly-colored artificial flowers. You may not be of the same persuasion but this place is superbly kitsch, with a display that includes fake fruit that you would never be tempted to bite into.
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Fonart
Probably the biggest and best handicrafts store in the city is the government-run National Fund for the Promotion of Handicrafts. This outlet stocks beautiful wares from around the country, ranging from Olinalá lacquered boxes to Oaxacan alebrijes (papier-maché monsters), blankets from Teotitlán del Valle, as well as plenty of pottery and glassware. Prices are fixed and fair.
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Lemur
This funky store sells original toys, clothes and accessories by brands like Insight and Modern Amusement, plus a streetwise range of slogan T-shirts, shiny bags, and made to stand out (and on) shoes and boots.
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Miniaturas Felguérez
This is one souvenir you can fit in your luggage. These tiny figurines are well made and amusing and emulate the Italian presepe (nativity) style with scenes ranging from a group of mariachis to a cheerful family of naturists! There are thousands of individual pieces to choose from as well.
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Nacional Monte De Piedad
Facing the west side of the cathedral is Mexico's national pawnshop, founded in 1774 by silver magnate Pedro Romero de Terreros. The site was once occupied by the Palacio de Axayacatl, where Cortés and his companions were first lodged by Moctezuma II in 1519. Cortés installed the original colonial headquarters over the ruins of his host's palace. People pawn their jewelry and other possessions in the central hall for loans at 12% interest. Unclaimed items are sold in shops off the central passageway.
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Pasaje Coyoacán
A great browsing space if you have no idea what you are looking for but the peso purse is weighing heavy in the pocket. Local pottery, woven and embroidered bags, straw and knitted hats, funky lights, rugs, candles, dried flowers and colorful reeds and furniture.
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Zembu
You can buy your hubble-bubble pipe direct from Cairo here (around $680 ), plus the flower and fruit tobaccos, including rose, kiwi, melon, lemon and grape (around $50 ). Alternatively, purchase a puff (or three) for around M$20.
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