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Mexico City


The well-known government-run handicrafts shop displays beautiful wares from around the country, ranging from Olinalá lacquered boxes to Oaxacan alebrijes (colorful wooden hybrid animals) and blankets from Teotitlán del Valle. Prices are fixed.


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