Shopping in Tlaquepaque

Tlaquepaque has long been a major center for the production and sale of ceramic pottery. Other crafts include blown glass, bronze and iron sculptures, embroidered cloth, handcrafted furniture, painting, and artisan jewelry. You can also find pewter work, hand-woven wool textiles, and chocolate from Oaxaca.

High-End Shopping (Calle Independencia)

The main pedestrian street, Independencia, is lined with high-end stores and galleries offering museum-quality pieces. This is the place to find exquisite art, fine jewelry, and luxury decor items.

Artisan Plazas & Mid-Range (Avenida Juárez)

For simpler and less expensive items, stroll down Avenida Juárez. Be sure to explore the Plaza de Artesanías (Juárez #145), a maze of shops offering a wide variety of crafts and souvenirs.

Traditional Markets

For inexpensive everyday items, fresh food, and an authentic local experience, visit the Mercado. Additionally, every Thursday a street market, or tianguis, sets up for the day, offering everything from clothes to household goods.

Recommendations

For high-quality textiles from Chiapas and other regions, visit Monas.

If you are interested in guided shopping tours or exploring the artisan workshops, a service recommended by many visitors is José Orozco's GuideWorks.