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…
Must-see shopping in Northern Central Highlands
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San Miguel de Allende
The largest concentration of contemporary-art galleries and design studios (mainly expatriates’ work) is housed in the trendy Fábrica La Aurora, a…
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Northern Central Highlands
This interesting artesanías shop sells an array of rugs made on the premises; request permission to see the weavers at work at their looms in the workshop…
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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…
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Zacatecas
A not-for-profit shop that promotes and sells handmade products from Zacatecas state. These include silver jewelry, stone carvings, textiles and…
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Guanajuato
This chocoholic's nirvana sells delectable rich, handmade chocolates of pure cocoa. Quirkier fillings include chapulines (grasshoppers), gusanos …
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San Miguel de Allende
This fancy Saturday market has stalls run by local food producers, artisans and artists. There's often live music and something of a party atmosphere.
Guanajuato
Guanajuato's atmospheric and bustling market is chockablock with tourist paraphernalia, artisan's products and food stalls. It's well worth a visit.
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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…
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San Miguel de Allende
This massive outdoor market is definitely an experience, where stalls offer up everything from fresh fish (driven overnight from the coast) and fruit to…
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Guanajuato
This wonderful old bookshop sells an interesting range of publications in Spanish and English, including art books and souvenirs. It also has a charming…
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San Luis Potosí
This cooperative of small stalls sells a great range of artesanías potosinas that are 100% locally made. There's also clothing and more standard souvenirs.
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San Miguel de Allende
A decent collection of handicraft stalls appealing to different tastes (and of varying quality) in the alleyway between Colegio and Loreto.
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Northern Central Highlands
This crafts market can be found a block north of Tequisquiapan's main plaza.
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Guanajuato
Small shopping center with a large supermarket; useful for self-caterers.
