Must-see shopping in Copper Canyon & Northern Mexico

  • Corredor del Arte

    Monterrey

    On Sundays, Calle Mina in the Barrio Antiguo becomes the Corredor del Arte, a wonderful combination of antiques, arts and crafts, and a flea market. The…

  • No Name Gift Shop

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    A group of Tarahumaras from nearby San Ignacio sell their folk art, clothing and musical instruments at this small shop. The quality is excellent and the…

  • Carápan

    Monterrey

    This shop is in a whole other class, and is Monterrey’s best outlet for artesanías (crafts). The genial English-speaking owner, who is full of advice…

  • MARCO Gift Shop

    Monterrey

    For high-end gifts and souvenirs, the gift shop at the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo is a good option. An extensive shop, it features everything from…

  • Galería Mercedes

    Sonora

    This fabulous gallery in the Old Port area sells exquisite pottery, wood carvings and textiles made by artisans from across Mexico.

  • Calle 32

    Sonora

    A fun place to browse for gift ideas is along this mural-lined street around 4km north of the old port. Also known as 'Rodeo Drive', Calle 32 has numerous…

  • Tequila Factory

    Sonora

    Despite it's name, this family-owned shop doesn't produce any tequila on site, but it does offer informative and fun presentations on tequila production…

  • Mercado Juárez

    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…

  • El Sarape de Saltillo

    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…

  • Artesanías Misión

    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…