Puerto Vallarta
If you only visit one art store in Vallarta, make it this one. The Huichol beadwork pieces here are mostly one of a kind, there are some fine Huichol yarn…
Must-see shopping in Mexico
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Puerto Morelos
The hammocks sold here differ from what you'll find elsewhere because they're created right here in Puerto Morelos by a local family that's been making…
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Zihuatanejo
Devils, angels, jaguars and other fantastic creatures peer down at you from the walls of this shop. Masks are well-known traditional handicrafts of…
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Puerto Vallarta
On display at this fantastic gallery are one-of-a-kind items acquired by owner Gloria on her road trips around Mexico, sourced directly from individual…
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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…
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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…
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Puerto Vallarta
If you don't have time to travel all the way to the village of Mata Ortiz in Chihuahua, don't miss a visit to this gallery that showcases the exquisite,…
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Puebla
Unlike most of Puebla’s Talavera shops, Uriarte still makes its pottery onsite. The showroom displays a gorgeous selection of high-quality, intricately…
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Sayulita
This co-op shop gives an excellent introduction to the Huicholes' colorful beadwork sculptures, sold at fair prices. There are some spectacular pieces…
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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…
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Mazatlán
This wonderful gallery specialises in handmade leather masks by artists Rak Garcia and Loa Molina, plus sculptures and ceramics from its in-house studio…
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Toluca
This downtown location of Casart – the state organization promoting local crafts – is fantastic both for its beautiful home, set around a courtyard, and…
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Coyoacán & San Ángel
The Saturday bazaar showcases some of Mexico’s best handcrafted jewelry, woodwork, ceramics and textiles including silver from Taxco and psychedelic…
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San Cristóbal de las Casas
A society of Maya artists, the ‘Woodlanders’ Workshop’ crafts exquisite handmade books, posters and fine-art prints from recycled paper infused with local…
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Zona Rosa & Reforma
This government-run crafts store sells quality wares from around Mexico, such as Olinalá-produced lacquered boxes and black pottery from Oaxaca. Prices…
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Centro Histórico
Shops surrounding the central courtyard of a beautifully restored, 18th-century colonial-era building sell upmarket crafts, ceramics, chocolate and…
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Ensenada
A pair of old brick and stone buildings, set on a plaza and filled with delightful restaurants, cafes, shops and cozy spaces to relax. The anchor is an…
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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…
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Isla Holbox
A haven for high-end beach-inspired fashion! Le Bazaar has an open-air atmosphere with flowy boho-chic clothing and swimsuits lining the racks, home decor…
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Mazatlán
Family-run Casa Etnika offers a tasteful inventory of unique objects made by Mexican artisans, from Huichol beadwork and psychedelic weavings and tiny,…
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Oaxaca City
A classy crafts shop with superb alebrijes from the workshop of Jacobo and María Ángeles in San Martín Tilcajete. These brightly painted wooden figurines,…
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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…
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Zihuatanejo
If you're interested in handwoven anything – sarapes (blankets with an opening for the head), rugs or hammocks (it has some great ones) – find this…
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Oaxaca City
Beware: the boxed chocolate bites sold here, known as 'Texoros,' are highly addictive. The gourmet Oaxacan treats come in 10 varieties, including hazelnut…
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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…
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Puerto Vallarta
This place has been making brightly colored Talavera tiles and ceramics for decades. On the walls you'll find photos of celebrities who've patronized the…
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Puerto Vallarta
Sells Huichol beadwork and yarn art of excellent quality, jewelry, Day of the Dead crafts and wood carvings from the southern state of Oaxaca. Money spent…
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Puerto Vallarta
Come here for commercial but high-quality Huichol beadwork pieces, including some wonderful large works – toucans, parrots, jaguars. Also sells beautiful…
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Playa del Carmen
Tierra Huichol's Playa del Carmen store sells intricate yarn art and colorful beaded animal figurines crafted by indigenous Huichol artists from the…
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Puerto Vallarta
For delicate, brightly painted wooden figures of animals and mythical beasts from Oaxaca, fine ceramics from Chihuahua, skeletal figurines, hand-woven…
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Guadalajara
A 'wow'-inducing Tlaquepaque boutique with gorgeous furniture showpieces, such as benches carved from a single tree, which are displayed in expansive, old…
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Central Pacific Coast
North of the city center, this store is well worth seeking out for its excellent selection of Huichol beadwork art, from small souvenirs to larger items:…
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Zihuatanejo
This shop with four branches sells three different types of delicious organic coffee from the village of Atoyac de Álvarez in Guerrero state, as well as…
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Sonora
This fabulous gallery in the Old Port area sells exquisite pottery, wood carvings and textiles made by artisans from across Mexico.
Cancún
Unique among the island’s malls, this is an indoor–outdoor place with canals, a 60m-high Ferris wheel, an aquarium, a movie theater, a boutique-stores…
Mexico City
The well-known government-run handicrafts shop displays beautiful wares from around the country, ranging from Olinalá lacquered boxes to Oaxacan alebrijes…
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Centro Histórico
This gigantic market, Mexico City's largest, occupies four whole blocks dedicated to the buying and selling of daily needs, with photogenic displays of…
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San Cristóbal de las Casas
Next to the Templo de Santo Domingo, Sna Jolobil – Tzotzil for ‘Weaver’s House’ – exhibits and sells some of the very best huipiles (long, sleeveless…
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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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Mexico City
A gathering place for the city’s various youth subcultures – especially goth, metal, indie and punk – with most of the outdoor vendor stalls selling new…
