Campeche
Quirky curios and nature-inspired art, crafts, minerals, gems, incense, fridge magnets, jewelry and a few dogs (the latter not for sale).
Must-see shopping in Mexico
Loreto
One of two branches of this superb jewelry shop which specialises in quality silver pieces and contemporary, as well as classic, designs.
Veracruz
Several decent souvenir shops selling colourful pottery, clothing, jewelry and other gifts are clustered here alongside a courtyard cafe.
Guadalajara
Tlaquepaque-based shop with a tremendous lighting selection, elegant handbags, hammocks and even its own in-house restaurant, Casa Luna.
Playa del Carmen
A Mediterranean-style open-air plaza with stores selling mostly foreign brands and several cafes and small eateries in the passageways.
Zona Rosa & Reforma
Weekend flea market within a mall of high-end antique shops selling silver jewelry, paintings, ornaments and furniture in Zona Rosa.
Puebla
A wonderful array of quirky antique shops dominates Callejón de los Sapos. On Sunday, there is a lively outdoor antiques market.
Mercado de Artesanias Insurgentes
Zona Rosa & Reforma
Packed with crafts – silver, pottery, leather, carved wooden figures – but you’ll need to bargain to get sensible prices.
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.
La Paz
English-language bookstore with a good selection of books on the Baja Peninsula and mainland Mexico. There's coffee, too.
San José del Cabo
Duck into this gallery to view the distinct different styles of seven Canadian artists, most of whom are local residents.
Todos Santos
The gold, silver and copper jewelry here is made by local artisans and well priced with some stunning, unusual designs.
Guadalajara Region
This covered corner market sells fresh produce and meat on the 1st floor and has stalls serving Mexican dishes above.
Mérida
One place to start looking for handicrafts is this government-supported market for local artisans. Prices are fixed.
Guadalajara
Offers massive chandeliers, reproduction antique hardware and one-of-a-kind woodcarvings in its Tlaquepaque store.
Oaxaca City
Stocks a good selection of quality mezcal, wines from Baja California's Valle de Guadalupe and Mexican craft beer.
La Paz
See potters at work at this ceramics workshop and store that dates to 1958 – it is famed throughout Baja.
Cancún
This market is a nice reality check if you're tired of seeing the same old tourist knickknacks elsewhere.
Valladolid
A friendly spot to find good quality guayaberas and other regional clothes at reasonable prices.
Todos Santos
A wonderful boutique fashion shop with apparel and accessories inspired by the owner's far-flung travels.
Casa de las Artesanías de Oaxaca
Oaxaca City
A large store selling the work of 80 family workshops and craft organizations from around Oaxaca state.
Condesa
Buys and sells used English-language titles. An excellent selection and very good prices. Cash only.
Campeche State
An option for jipi-made crafts, including unique earrings and other non-hat fashionwear.
Mérida
A wide variety of products (primarily handicrafts) concentrated in one area of shops.
Acapulco
Stocks a good selection of mezcals and tequilas, such as Pierde Almas and 7 Leguas.
Taxco
EBA Elena Ballesteros produces creative, well-crafted silver designs in Taxco.
San Cristóbal de las Casas
A lovely jewelry store where you can watch jewelers work with amber.
San Cristóbal de las Casas
Stock up for a picnic at these fruit and veg shops.
Centro Histórico
If you're looking to tap into Mexico City's rap and hip-hop culture, the 'Gang' sells its own line of streetwear, accessories and music, and the shop…
Guanajuato
Guanajuato's atmospheric and bustling market is chockablock with tourist paraphernalia, artisan's products and food stalls. It's well worth a visit.
Cancún
Locals head to Mercado 28 for clothes, shoes, inexpensive food stalls, crafts and so on.
Costa Maya & Southern Caribbean Coast
A bustling free-trade zone sprawling over 24 muddy hectares in a no-man’s-land between the borders of Belize and Mexico, the Zona Libre draws thousands of…
Oaxaca City
The enormous main market, nearly 1km west of the Zócalo, is a hive of activity all week, with Saturday the biggest day. You can find almost anything here,…
Puerto Vallarta
If you're hankering after novelty t-shirts, boob-shaped mugs, mirror-studded ceramic skulls and other assorted tat, head to this sprawling market that…
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…
Mexico City
Huge, colorful flower market, featuring both baroque floral arrangements, exotic blooms and plants. It's filled with marigolds, costumes and papel picado …
Tijuana
This big market is a good stop for loading up on souvenirs with better prices than you'll find downtown. Find shopping bags, ceramics, art from around…
Inland Michoacán
The local market on the west side of the plaza is where you can find everything from fruit, vegetables and fresh trout to herbal medicines, crafts and…
Veracruz City
This covered market, packed with stalls selling Mexican souvenirs, is worth a browse. Opposite here booths line the stretch of the malecón closest to the…
