Must-see shopping in Western Central Highlands

  • Tienda Vinísfera

    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…

  • Antigua de México

    Guadalajara

    A 'wow'-inducing Tlaquepaque boutique with gorgeous furniture showpieces, such as benches carved from a single tree, which are displayed in expansive, old…

  • Casa de las Artesanías

    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…

  • Mercado San Juan de Dios

    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…

  • Plaza San Agustín

    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…

  • Casa Chávez

    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,…

  • Maestro Tequilero

    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)…

  • Del Corazón de la Tierra

    Guadalajara

    This lovely shop in central Tlaquepaque, whose name translates as 'From the Heart of the Country,' specializes in indigenous art; look for decorative…

  • El Nahual Gallery

    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…

  • Diane Pearl Colecciones

    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…

  • La Casa del Artesano

    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…

  • La Macadamia

    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…

  • La Contra

    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…

  • Viceroy Tabaquería

    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…

  • Orígenes David Luna

    Guadalajara

    Tlaquepaque-based shop with a tremendous lighting selection, elegant handbags, hammocks and even its own in-house restaurant, Casa Luna.

  • Market

    Guadalajara Region

    This covered corner market sells fresh produce and meat on the 1st floor and has stalls serving Mexican dishes above.

  • Teté, Arte y Diseño

    Guadalajara

    Offers massive chandeliers, reproduction antique hardware and one-of-a-kind woodcarvings in its Tlaquepaque store.

  • Plaza del Sol

    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…

  • Centro Magno

    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…

  • Craft Market

    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…

  • Mercado Constitución

    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.

  • El Desván de Don Quijote

    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.

  • Galerías Guadalajara

    Guadalajara

    Galerías Guadalajara, 8km west of the center, is the biggest and swankiest mall in town. It's served by bus 25.