Condesa
Visiting a tianguis (local weekly market) is a great way to peek into the daily life of Mexico City locals. You can buy cheap clothing, fresh fruit and…
Must-see shopping in Mexico
Taxco
Treasure hunters will love rummaging in this storehouse of handicrafts from across Mexico. Most of the favorite souvenirs are here – coconut masks, papier…
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,…
Chihuahua & Central North Mexico
This gallery specializes in high end pottery made locally; many of the artists represented are featured in magazine and art books, which Rafaela herself…
Puerto Morelos
Under new ownership, Alma Libre has a vast selection of new and used books. The store also carries art from the Yucatán, gift items and local gourmet food…
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…
Mercado de Artesanías El Parazal
Acapulco
Bargaining is the standard at this leafy and laid-back craft market, one of several handicraft markets around town. Here you’ll find better deals on…
Mercado de Artesanías Matachiuj
East of Mexico City
This small fair-trade market a few blocks west of the zócalo has a range of quality weavings and other crafts that come with the benefit of meeting the…
Oaxaca City
A kind of greatest hits of Oaxacan crafts – including black pottery, rugs, clothes, shoes and alebrijes (painted wood carvings) – collected from around…
Isla Cozumel
Like many shops along Avenida Melgar, this large store sells its fair share of kitsch. However, there are some keepers on the shelves if you take the time…
Cancún
The largest of the indoor malls is Plaza Kukulcán. Of note here are the temporary art exhibits, the many stores selling silverwork, and La Ruta de las…
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…
Zona Rosa & Reforma
Local artists line the pathways of this park to sell their paintings and vendors hawk art supplies.
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…
Bahías de Huatulco
Crucecita doesn’t lack shops, but if you’re looking for something a bit quirkier than underpants and socks, this local craft outlet can oblige with black…
Guanajuato State
Among Mexico's folk-instrument makers, shop-owner Luis Cruz stands out. The accomplished musician heads his own musical ensemble, which tours…
Mérida
One of the more original places to get your Mérida souvenirs, the 'red badger' sells screen-printed graphic T-shirts and an assortment of Mexican pop…
Todos Santos
Duck into the warren of dark rooms here to discover an extraordinary collection of masks, sculpture, ethnic art, antique baubles and plenty of somber Día…
Oaxaca City
A cooperative of more than 80 artisans from around Oaxaca state, La Casa del Rebozo stocks quality pottery, textiles, alebrijes (painted wood carvings),…
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…
San José del Cabo
Grab a seat on the patio of this adorable coffee and art corner, housed in a former gas station at the heart of the Gallery District. The coffee's strong,…
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…
Acapulco
This sprawling indoor-outdoor bazaar has everything from atoles (corn-based drinks) to zapatos (shoes), plus produce, hot food and souvenirs. Any…
Northeast Mexico
Next to Plaza Acuña, a section of this bustling market is jam packed with artesanías (arts and crafts), sarapes (blankets with a head opening, worn as a…
Isla Mujeres
If you're headed to the island's south end, drop by this cooperative and check out the colorful handmade bead jewelry made by a group of local women and…
Puebla
Browse local Talavera, onyx and trees of life, as well as the kind of leather, jewelry and textiles that you’ll find in other cities.
Chihuahua & Central North Mexico
This bustling city market has an entire section dedicated to gifts and souvenirs from Durango. You'll find everything from scorpion embedded key chains to…
Veracruz City
Top quality bookshop with a small English section and many other titles, including antiquarian books, over two floors. Worth visiting for the lovely 18th…
Zacatecas
A not-for-profit shop that promotes and sells handmade products from Zacatecas state. These include silver jewelry, stone carvings, textiles and…
Veracruz
At one of the better coffee shops in town, the heady brew can be purchased as beans or ground – fine, extra fine and coarse. For 500g you'll pay around M…
Northeast Mexico
With rooms upon rooms, this seemingly endless shop sells fine quality, colorful sarapes (blankets with an opening for the head) and other Mexican arts and…
Tienda de Artesanías Piña Palmera
Zipolite
This little shop sells wooden toys, recycled paper products, coconut oil and other stuff made at the Piña Palmera rehabilitation center and in the…
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…
Puerto Vallarta
The Vallarta branch of this concept store that originated in Sayulita sells mostly Mexican-made ceramics, stylish linen wear, funky glasses, Mollusc Hemp…
The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
Facing the main plaza, this sizable shop has a traditional selection of handicrafts. All of the store’s earnings go to support Creel’s Catholic mission…
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…
Mérida
The guayabera (embroidered dress shirt) is the classic Mérida shirt, but in buying the wrong one you run the risk of looking like a waiter. Drop into this…
Puerto Vallarta
If you have a sweet tooth, stop by this cute tienda (shop) packed with temptation. It sells everything from tamarind chews and exquisite caramels to any…
Mérida
Has a large catalog with all kinds of sizes, shapes and colors of locally produced hammocks, Maya hanging chairs and all accessories for creating that…
