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…
Must-see shopping in Western Central Highlands
Guadalajara
A 'wow'-inducing Tlaquepaque boutique with gorgeous furniture showpieces, such as benches carved from a single tree, which are displayed in expansive, old…
Morelia
If you don’t have time to scour the Purépecha pueblos for the perfect folk-art piece, come to the House of Crafts inside a wing of the Ex-Convento de San…
Guadalajara
Massive – at 40,000 sq metres, it's the largest indoor market in Latin America – and labyrinthine and selling pretty much everything bar the kitchen sink,…
Mercado de Dulces y Artesanías
Morelia
This seductive market, on the western side of the Centro Cultural Clavijero, deals in the region’s famous sweets, including a rainbow selection of ates de…
Morelia
On weekends, a colorful outdoor artesanía (folk art) market is set up along the arches in this square just south of the cathedral. Come here for mementos…
Inland Michoacán
The heir to one of Paracho’s most respected family of luthiers, Filiberto Díaz carves acoustic guitars from mahogany, cedar, cyprus and other woods in a…
Guadalajara Region
Mazamitla sports an interesting take on the Swiss alpine theme and you’ll see small storefronts including this one selling fruit preserves, cheeses,…
Guadalajara Region
This lovely shop is partly a hacienda museum with old farm implements, some ancient machinery and a beautiful old tahona (bullock-powered stone mill)…
Guadalajara
This lovely shop in central Tlaquepaque, whose name translates as 'From the Heart of the Country,' specializes in indigenous art; look for decorative…
Guadalajara
This well-stocked shop in the Casa de las Flores sells some of the finest ceramics pieces, figurines and masks in the region. Owner and collector Stan…
Guadalajara Region
This lovely shop stocks an extensive range of Mexican jewelry, ceramics, art and sculpture. They claim their selection of catrina dolls (grizzly-looking…
Western Central Highlands
This artists co-op focuses on high quality artesanía (folk art) created by Colima artisans. You'll find everything from handmade clothing and jewelry to…
Western Central Highlands
Some people come to this shop on the main square to buy macadamia nuts and assorted products made from same. We, however, come for one of its naturally…
Guadalajara
Guadalajara’s largest and classiest wine shop stocks only Mexican wines – 300 different vintages – priced at between M$150 and M$4000. Staff are eager to…
Taller de Cerámica Paco Padilla
Guadalajara
This is the workshop and showroom of noted Tlaquepaque ceramicist Paco Padilla. It's within easy walking distance of the famed Museo Pantaleón Panduro of…
Guadalajara
A central Guadalajara tobacco shop that doubles as what many consider to be the city's best tequila vendor. It has more than 150 labels of tequila at…
Inland Michoacán
The Mercado de Antojitos, north of the main plaza, sells local snacks and small dishes and is the perfect place to try Michoacán specialties.
Guadalajara
Tlaquepaque-based shop with a tremendous lighting selection, elegant handbags, hammocks and even its own in-house restaurant, Casa Luna.
Guadalajara Region
This covered corner market sells fresh produce and meat on the 1st floor and has stalls serving Mexican dishes above.
Guadalajara
Offers massive chandeliers, reproduction antique hardware and one-of-a-kind woodcarvings in its Tlaquepaque store.
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…
Guadalajara
Plaza del Sol, 7km southwest of the city center, is one of those big shopping centers where locals go to get their fix of fancy-label shopping. To join…
Guadalajara
This large shopping center, 2km west of the city center, is popular with locals seeking a dose of retail therapy. To reach it, take bus 258 going west…
Guadalajara
This daily craft market, set up along Av Chapultepec between Av Vallarta and Av de la Paz, sells all manner of local handicrafts, from pottery and dolls…
Inland Michoacán
La Macadamia sells – you guessed it – local macadamia nuts and products made from same, from delicious macadamia marzipan to macadamia moisturizer.
Western Central Highlands
This large market south of the main square has produce on the 1st floor and stalls with cooked Mexican dishes (M$50 to M$80) on the 2nd floor.
Guadalajara
This large shop has stacks of used paperbacks – many of them in English – and the friendly owner is often willing to buy or trade stock.
Inland Michoacán
This shop sells exquisite (mostly) handmade textiles produced at the Fábrica San Pedro.
Guadalajara
Galerías Guadalajara, 8km west of the center, is the biggest and swankiest mall in town. It's served by bus 25.
Inland Michoacán
Opposite the main entrance to the Parque Nacional Barranca del Cupatitzio, the Mercado de Artesanías – a line of stalls, really – has local crafts, though…
Centro Comercial Vasco Quiroga
Inland Michoacán
This enormous covered market opposite the Mercado de Antojitos is great if you are looking for DVDs, strawberries, bras, candy or cowboy boots.
Inland Michoacán
This overstuffed bookstore in the southwest corner of the main plaza has a small collection of used English novels.
