Flea Markets & Tianguis (Bazaars) are a way of life in Mexico. Enjoy both Old World & modern day shopping when you visit Mexico. Browse through our pages and learn how to get the best value for your money as we give you tips on the best places & best time to go shopping-Mexican style.
The city has a market place that is packed with various mexican crafts. It is set along a strip worth three blocks and can be reached through passing the Ignacio Ramirez Market up north of Plaza Civica.
Take the time to visit Mercado where you will find amazing ceramics, antiques and other interesting local Mexican crafts.
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Puerto Vallarta, a small town in mexico has been successfully booming in the pottery business for the past few decades. They offer a wide selection of world class Poblana Talavera pottery from the leading stores in Puerto Vallarta.
This is an example of Talavera pottery that is sold in Puerto Vallarta. Pieces can be made to order if you want to have a specific design and they can do most conventional dinnerware sets, table settings and individual pieces.
All of the ceramics produced are handmade and individually crafted by skilled artisans in Puebla Mexico, and they have been in this trade for over 400 years. They, as a people, have a colorful history and yet they keep humble even when their craftsmanship is revered throughout the world. Today, the craft is handed down from generation to generation so that this type of ceramic need never be lost in time.
So if you want to buy some wonderful ceramics, you can head on down to Puerto Vallarta.
If you want to go shopping in mexico and you’re a silver fanatic, the town of Taxco is a must visit spot for you. Taxco is Mexico’s “Silver Capital” and anyone who is looking to add some silver jewelry, utensils, and anything silver, they must visit Taxco for their world class silver. Taxco doesnt really have malls or large markets but it will make up for the impeccable silver craftsmanship that is sold there. For silver lovers, it is a must see when coming to Mexico.
This shop is just one of the countless silverware boutiques that you can find in Taxco. The selections are endless and you will surely find yourself purchasing more than what you came for. So make it part of your itinerary to come and visit and shop in Taxco, home of Mexico’s finest silver.
Christmas spirit is now in the air. So does the Christmas rush and pursuit of the cheap items that you can give to your love ones this holiday. And there’s actually no better place near United States where you can get bargain items and haggle as hard as you can than mexico.
Looking for handmade and affordable items for your officemates? Yukatan has the most unique products that can be perfect for this gift-giving month. There is a wide array of goods ranging from handbags, flip flops, souvenir items, and homemade mexican snacks to name a few.
Guerrero is another spot in Mexico where you can do your Christmas shopping as well. If you are in the market for vividly colored ceramics or even authentic Mexican clothing, this place is for you.
Along with your tan, wallet, and comfy clothes, make sure that you also bring along your great haggling skills with you. You can get the items that you are eyeing on for a lower price or even get freebies if you just know how to barter.
If you will travel to mexico, you need to make sure that your medical insurance will cover your medical requirements when you travel to Mexico. Unfortunately, your medical insurance might not be able to cover any medical expenses in Mexico City.
So, you might be used to the idea like in Europe where you are free for all your medical treatment and expenses there. In Mexico there is a reciprocal agreement in the place so your private medical insurance at home will not cover up any medical related expenses or needs in Mexico. However, do not be worried about this because medical expenses in Mexico is far much affordable as compared the medical services we have back home.
If you want to do some bank transactions in mexico, you need to know that banks in Mexico Mexico operates from a commercial view point. Branches of different banks are open from 9 in the morning to 4 in the afternoon in many cities of Mexico and big towns.
HSBC Mexico branch usually opens from 8 in the morning to 8 in the afternoon six days a week. For commercial office that are US or UK branch, usually their business hours opens at 8 in the morning until 6 in the afternoon. Lunch break usually last from an hour from 12 noon until 1 in the afternoon.
If you will visit churches in Mexico, some of the churches are open permanently. However, others are closed when they do not have any service especially if the church have some valuables or expensive artifacts inside.