Mexico is definitely a shopper’s paradise.
You will find all sorts of things on sale in the stores, central
bazaars and market places, ranging from trinkets and souvenirs
to beautiful arts and crafts and even high-quality silver
work.
You will find souvenirs all over the place.
The most popular include the ever famous Mexican sombrero,
t-shirts, other hats and caps, key rings and small wooden
sculptures. The folk art and traditional handicrafts are not
to be missed. They burst with color and are truly one of a
kind. You will find that as you move from region to region
this folk art and other traditional goods such as clothing
vary. Interesting handicrafts to look at and consider as gifts,
include woven fabrics, mats and blankets, hammocks, baskets,
earthenware goods and pottery, hand-painted wooden sculptures
and handmade toys. It is also possible to find good quality
copper, onyx and leather goods.
Traditional masks and musical instruments are
also great things to take back home as memories of a Mexican
holiday.
It is okay to bargain a little regarding the
price, in general it is expected. Prices will vary as you
move around, generally the further you are from the large
cities and towns, the cheaper the prices. Beware of goods
made with illegal items, such as animal parts of animals that
are protected species such as the quetzal bird, tortoise or
turtle by products.
Trading Hours:
Generally Monday-Saturday 9 am-8 pm. Many smaller stores close
for a few hours in the afternoon, to ensure they enjoy the
traditional siesta!
