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Mexico City

Market shopping in Mexico City

  1. A

    Mercado de Sonora

    Has all the ingredients for Mexican witchcraft. Aisles are crammed with stalls hawking potions, amulets, voodoo dolls and other esoterica. This is also the place for a limpia (spiritual cleansing), a ritual that involves clouds of incense and an herbal brushing. Sadly, some vendors at the market trade illegally in endangered animals.

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  2. B

    Centro de Artesanías la Ciudadela

    A favorite destination for good stuff from all over Mexico. Worth seeking out are Oaxaca alebrijes (whimsical painted animals), guitars from Paracho, and Huichol beadwork. Prices are generally fair, even before you bargain.

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  3. C

    Bazar Sábado

    The Saturday bazaar showcases some of Mexico’s best handcrafted jewelry, woodwork, ceramics and textiles. Artists and artisans also display work in Plaza San Jacinto itself and adjacent Plaza Tenanitla.

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  4. D

    Bazar de Oro

    This upscale street market between Avenida Insurgentes and Plaza Villa de Madrid has clothing, gifts and an excellent eating section.

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  5. E

    La Lagunilla

    This enormous complex comprises three buildings: building No 1 contains clothes and fabrics, No 2 has food, and No 3 sells furniture.

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  6. F

    Bazar de la Roma

    East of Avenida Cuauhtémoc, this market has used and antique items, large and small: books, beer trays, posters and furniture.

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  7. G

    Mercado Insurgentes

    Packed with crafts – silver, pottery, leather, carved wooden figures – but you’ll need to bargain to get sensible prices.

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  8. H

    Mercado de la Merced

    This occupies four whole blocks dedicated to the buying and selling of daily needs, with photogenic food displays.

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  9. I

    Plaza del Ángel

    Flea market within a mall of high-end antique shops selling silver jewelry, paintings, ornaments and furniture.

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  10. J

    Tianguis Dominical de la Lagunilla

    Hunt for antiques, old souvenirs and bric-a-brac; books and magazines are alongside La Lagunilla building.

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  12. K

    Mercado de Jamaica

    Huge, colorful flower market, featuring both baroque floral arrangements and exotic blooms.

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