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…
Must-see shopping in Chiapas
San Cristóbal de las Casas
Next to the Templo de Santo Domingo, Sna Jolobil – Tzotzil for ‘Weaver’s House’ – exhibits and sells some of the very best huipiles (long, sleeveless…
Chiapas
Ocosingo is known for its queso amarillo (yellow cheese). There are nine main types sold by this cheesemaker, including ‘de bola,’ which comes in 1kg…
San Cristóbal de las Casas
Pick up a bottle of artisanal pox (pronounced 'posh'; alcohol made from sugarcane) infused with honey, chocolate or fruits like nanche (a sweet, yellow…
San Cristóbal de las Casas
A great place for a leisurely browse over hot coffee or a steamy tea and simple snacks; come here to replenish your reading material from an excellent…
Chiapas
The Tianguis Campesino is for the area’s small-scale food producers to sell their goods direct. It's a colorful sight, with most of the traders in…
San Cristóbal de las Casas
Creators of exquisite furnishings and textiles, El Camino de los Altos is a collaboration of French textile designers and 130 Maya weavers.
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.
San Cristóbal de las Casas
A fair-trade store that sells products made by Zapatista communities: weavings, embroidery, coffee and honey, as well as Ejército Zapatista de Libéracion…
