Must-see shopping in Mexico

  • Galería Colectika

    Puerto Vallarta

    If you only visit one art store in Vallarta, make it this one. The Huichol beadwork pieces here are mostly one of a kind, there are some fine Huichol yarn…

  • Jacobo & María Ángeles

    Valles Centrales

    Jacobo and María Ángeles have been making particularly wonderful alebrijes (colorful animal figures fashioned out of soft copal wood) for over 25 years…

  • Artisans Market

    Puerto Morelos

    The hammocks sold here differ from what you'll find elsewhere because they're created right here in Puerto Morelos by a local family that's been making…

  • El Jumil

    Zihuatanejo

    Devils, angels, jaguars and other fantastic creatures peer down at you from the walls of this shop. Masks are well-known traditional handicrafts of…

  • Caballito de Mar

    Puerto Vallarta

    On display at this fantastic gallery are one-of-a-kind items acquired by owner Gloria on her road trips around Mexico, sourced directly from individual…

  • Galeria Atotonilco

    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…

  • Corredor del Arte

    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…

  • Galería de Ollas

    Puerto Vallarta

    If you don't have time to travel all the way to the village of Mata Ortiz in Chihuahua, don't miss a visit to this gallery that showcases the exquisite,…

  • Talavera Uriarte

    Puebla

    Unlike most of Puebla’s Talavera shops, Uriarte still makes its pottery onsite. The showroom displays a gorgeous selection of high-quality, intricately…

  • Tierra Huichol

    Sayulita

    This co-op shop gives an excellent introduction to the Huicholes' colorful beadwork sculptures, sold at fair prices. There are some spectacular pieces…

  • No Name Gift Shop

    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…

  • Nidart

    Mazatlán

    This wonderful gallery specialises in handmade leather masks by artists Rak Garcia and Loa Molina, plus sculptures and ceramics from its in-house studio…

  • Centro de Artesanías La Ciudadela

    Alameda Central

    A favorite destination for good, and also mass-produced, handicrafts from all over Mexico. Worth seeking out are Oaxaca alebrijes (whimsical painted…

  • Barrio Alameda

    Alameda Central

    Enter this converted art deco building at the edge of the Alameda for inspired shopping, where plants drip from sleek railings and soft lamps. Three…

  • Vértigo

    Roma

    The store at this playfully hip art gallery sells silk screens, graphic T-shirts and etchings made by popular Argentine illustrator Jorge Alderete and…

  • Mercado San Juan

    Alameda Central

    Small market specializing in top-price gourmet food items such as huitlacoche (trufflelike corn fungus), insects, mole pastes, crocodile, ostrich, deer…

  • Casart

    Toluca

    This downtown location of Casart – the state organization promoting local crafts – is fantastic both for its beautiful home, set around a courtyard, and…

  • Bazaar Sábado

    Coyoacán & San Ángel

    The Saturday bazaar showcases some of Mexico’s best handcrafted jewelry, woodwork, ceramics and textiles including silver from Taxco and psychedelic…

  • Taller Leñateros

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    A society of Maya artists, the ‘Woodlanders’ Workshop’ crafts exquisite handmade books, posters and fine-art prints from recycled paper infused with local…

  • Fonart

    Zona Rosa & Reforma

    This government-run crafts store sells quality wares from around Mexico, such as Olinalá-produced lacquered boxes and black pottery from Oaxaca. Prices…

  • Plaza Downtown Mexico

    Centro Histórico

    Shops surrounding the central courtyard of a beautifully restored, 18th-century colonial-era building sell upmarket crafts, ceramics, chocolate and…

  • Guillermina Aguilar

    Valles Centrales

    Ocotlán's most renowned artisans are the four Aguilar sisters and their families, who create whimsical, colorful pottery figures of women with all sorts…

  • Plaza Santo Tomás

    Ensenada

    A pair of old brick and stone buildings, set on a plaza and filled with delightful restaurants, cafes, shops and cozy spaces to relax. The anchor is an…

  • Carápan

    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…

  • Le Bazaar Boutique

    Isla Holbox

    A haven for high-end beach-inspired fashion! Le Bazaar has an open-air atmosphere with flowy boho-chic clothing and swimsuits lining the racks, home decor…

  • Casa Etnika

    Mazatlán

    Family-run Casa Etnika offers a tasteful inventory of unique objects made by Mexican artisans, from Huichol beadwork and psychedelic weavings and tiny,…

  • Voces de Copal

    Oaxaca City

    A classy crafts shop with superb alebrijes from the workshop of Jacobo and María Ángeles in San Martín Tilcajete. These brightly painted wooden figurines,…

  • Tienda Vinísfera

    Guadalajara

    If you'd like to learn more about and/or taste Mexican wine, head for this combination shop and cafe-bar north of Chapultepec. Along with a large…

  • Chahuistle

    Guadalajara

    A Mexican design shop in a particularly cool pocket of Colonia Americana. Come here for artisanal items with a hipster twist: handstitched dog collars,…

  • Casa de la Galleta

    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…

  • La Zapoteca

    Zihuatanejo

    If you're interested in handwoven anything – sarapes (blankets with an opening for the head), rugs or hammocks (it has some great ones) – find this…

  • Texier

    Oaxaca City

    Beware: the boxed chocolate bites sold here, known as 'Texoros,' are highly addictive. The gourmet Oaxacan treats come in 10 varieties, including hazelnut…

  • Mata Ortiz Co-op

    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…

  • MARCO Gift Shop

    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…

  • Mundo de Azulejos

    Puerto Vallarta

    This place has been making brightly colored Talavera tiles and ceramics for decades. On the walls you'll find photos of celebrities who've patronized the…

  • Peyote People

    Puerto Vallarta

    Sells Huichol beadwork and yarn art of excellent quality, jewelry, Day of the Dead crafts and wood carvings from the southern state of Oaxaca. Money spent…

  • Tierra Huichol Olas Altas

    Puerto Vallarta

    Come here for commercial but high-quality Huichol beadwork pieces, including some wonderful large works – toucans, parrots, jaguars. Also sells beautiful…

  • Tierra Huichol

    Playa del Carmen

    Tierra Huichol's Playa del Carmen store sells intricate yarn art and colorful beaded animal figurines crafted by indigenous Huichol artists from the…

  • Galería Alpacora

    Puerto Vallarta

    For delicate, brightly painted wooden figures of animals and mythical beasts from Oaxaca, fine ceramics from Chihuahua, skeletal figurines, hand-woven…

  • Antigua de México

    Guadalajara

    A 'wow'-inducing Tlaquepaque boutique with gorgeous furniture showpieces, such as benches carved from a single tree, which are displayed in expansive, old…

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