Polanco & Bosque de Chapultepec
A classy complex flanked by sophisticated boutiques, specialty stores and a large crafts shop selling handbags, wrestling masks and Day of the Dead folk…
Must-see shopping in Mexico
Mérida
Shelves a selection of archaeology and regional-history books in English and has good Yucatecan cookbooks, too. There are other branches throughout the…
Zihuatanejo
A few shops along Cuauhtémoc sell silver from Taxco, a town famous for its quality craftwork. This jeweler has some of the finest and most original pieces.
Puerto Cancún Marina Town Center
Cancún
A new open-air mall with more than 20 restaurants, an IMAX movie theater, international clothing stores and sweeping views of the marina and Zona Hotelera.
La Paz
This small organic market is fun for a browse and sells all kinds of locally produced gourmet goodies, as well as local cheeses, homemade cakes and bread.
Loreto
Probably the most comprehensive collection of books on Baja in the region, plus maps, art materials, pottery and a bottomless coffee pot for browsers.
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.
Mérida
Hamacas El Aguacate stocks quality hammocks at decent prices (M$550 to M$700), and there's absolutely no hard sell. Also has mosquito nets for M$200.
Cancún
A gourmet liquor store with reasonable prices, knowledgeable staff and the best booze selection in town, including top-shelf tequilas and mezcals.
Veracruz
Step back in time at this tiny but picturesque grocery store, where you can pick up Xico’s trademark mole as well as organic coffee.
Xalapa
Old-school coffee roasters will grind Coatepec’s best in front of your eyes in this aromatic store. It sells for around M$180 per kilogram.
Puerto Vallarta
In business since 1978, this excellent little shop stocks authentic Mexican dance masks, folk art and rural antiques for genuine collectors.
Loreto
Sells good-quality Taxco sterling-silver jewelry. There’s a second outlet at Magdalena de Kino 4.
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.
Veracruz
This alley of small shops is a good place to browse for locally produced gifts such as vanilla essence, jewelry, local fashions and more.
Veracruz
Several decent souvenir shops selling colourful pottery, clothing, jewelry and other gifts are clustered here alongside a courtyard cafe.
Loreto
One of two branches of this superb jewelry shop which specialises in quality silver pieces and contemporary, as well as classic, designs.
Campeche
Quirky curios and nature-inspired art, crafts, minerals, gems, incense, fridge magnets, jewelry and a few dogs (the latter not for sale).
Guadalajara
Tlaquepaque-based shop with a tremendous lighting selection, elegant handbags, hammocks and even its own in-house restaurant, Casa Luna.
Playa del Carmen
A Mediterranean-style open-air plaza with stores selling mostly foreign brands and several cafes and small eateries in the passageways.
Zona Rosa & Reforma
Weekend flea market within a mall of high-end antique shops selling silver jewelry, paintings, ornaments and furniture in Zona Rosa.
Puebla
A wonderful array of quirky antique shops dominates Callejón de los Sapos. On Sunday, there is a lively outdoor antiques market.
Mercado de Artesanias Insurgentes
Zona Rosa & Reforma
Packed with crafts – silver, pottery, leather, carved wooden figures – but you’ll need to bargain to get sensible prices.
La Paz
English-language bookstore with a good selection of books on the Baja Peninsula and mainland Mexico. There's coffee, too.
San José del Cabo
Duck into this gallery to view the distinct different styles of seven Canadian artists, most of whom are local residents.
Todos Santos
The gold, silver and copper jewelry here is made by local artisans and well priced with some stunning, unusual designs.
Guadalajara Region
This covered corner market sells fresh produce and meat on the 1st floor and has stalls serving Mexican dishes above.
Mérida
One place to start looking for handicrafts is this government-supported market for local artisans. Prices are fixed.
Guadalajara
Offers massive chandeliers, reproduction antique hardware and one-of-a-kind woodcarvings in its Tlaquepaque store.
Oaxaca City
Stocks a good selection of quality mezcal, wines from Baja California's Valle de Guadalupe and Mexican craft beer.
La Paz
See potters at work at this ceramics workshop and store that dates to 1958 – it is famed throughout Baja.
Cancún
This market is a nice reality check if you're tired of seeing the same old tourist knickknacks elsewhere.
Todos Santos
A wonderful boutique fashion shop with apparel and accessories inspired by the owner's far-flung travels.
Valladolid
A friendly spot to find good quality guayaberas and other regional clothes at reasonable prices.
Casa de las Artesanías de Oaxaca
Oaxaca City
A large store selling the work of 80 family workshops and craft organizations from around Oaxaca state.
Mérida
A wide variety of products (primarily handicrafts) concentrated in one area of shops.
Acapulco
Stocks a good selection of mezcals and tequilas, such as Pierde Almas and 7 Leguas.
Taxco
EBA Elena Ballesteros produces creative, well-crafted silver designs in Taxco.
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.
