San Miguel de Allende
This superb collection of Mexican handicrafts has been expertly collected and curated by an American couple who scour the country on regular trips to make…
Must-see shopping in Northern Central Highlands
San Miguel de Allende
The largest concentration of contemporary-art galleries and design studios (mainly expatriates’ work) is housed in the trendy Fábrica La Aurora, a…
Northern Central Highlands
This interesting artesanías shop sells an array of rugs made on the premises; request permission to see the weavers at work at their looms in the workshop…
Zacatecas
The Zacatecas silversmith industry sells its work at this workshop a few kilometers east of town on the road to Guadalupe. Here, young artisans produce…
Guanajuato State
Among Mexico's folk-instrument makers, shop-owner Luis Cruz stands out. The accomplished musician heads his own musical ensemble, which tours…
Zacatecas
A not-for-profit shop that promotes and sells handmade products from Zacatecas state. These include silver jewelry, stone carvings, textiles and…
Guanajuato
This chocoholic's nirvana sells delectable rich, handmade chocolates of pure cocoa. Quirkier fillings include chapulines (grasshoppers), gusanos …
Aguascalientes State
This lovely Casa de las Artesanías showcases a range of stunning handicrafts made in the region, from local sweets to leather products (using the…
San Miguel de Allende
This fancy Saturday market has stalls run by local food producers, artisans and artists. There's often live music and something of a party atmosphere.
Guanajuato
Guanajuato's atmospheric and bustling market is chockablock with tourist paraphernalia, artisan's products and food stalls. It's well worth a visit.
Parador Turístico José Alfredo Jiménez
Dolores Hidalgo
This shopping mall is named after a local boy and national singing star. Maiolica pottery and other handicrafts are on sale, as are sweet treats like…
San Miguel de Allende
This massive outdoor market is definitely an experience, where stalls offer up everything from fresh fish (driven overnight from the coast) and fruit to…
Guanajuato
This wonderful old bookshop sells an interesting range of publications in Spanish and English, including art books and souvenirs. It also has a charming…
San Luis Potosí
This cooperative of small stalls sells a great range of artesanías potosinas that are 100% locally made. There's also clothing and more standard souvenirs.
San Miguel de Allende
A decent collection of handicraft stalls appealing to different tastes (and of varying quality) in the alleyway between Colegio and Loreto.
Guanajuato State
This women's cooperative makes regional dolls in traditional costumes. They make lovely souvenirs of the village.
Northern Central Highlands
This crafts market can be found a block north of Tequisquiapan's main plaza.
