San Miguel de Allende and the Heartland
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1. Fábrica La Aurora
El CentroA 10-minute walk from the center of town, Fábrica La Aurora, which was established in 1902, was the principal source of fine-quality muslin in the region until competition forced its closing. It reopened in 1990 as exhibition spaces for dozens of art galleries and antique- and modern-furniture showrooms; also, many local artists have opened studios here. The concentration of art galleries draws visitors in huge numbers, especially during the monthly art walk, Friday beginning at 5 pm. If you're shopped out and hungry, head for the Food Factory, with its old-world character and comfortable sofas under a covered patio. Or pick up a snack at the outdoor Café de la Aurora coffee shop.
Calzada de la Aurora s/n, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, 37700, Mexico -
2. Galería Atotonilco
El CortijoCeramicist Mayer Shacter and his wife Susan Page have an amazing collection of decorative and utilitarian folk-art pieces from all over Mexico in several showrooms. On the way to several hot springs, the pilgrimage center at Atotonilco, and the town of Dolores Hidalgo, the 5,000-square-foot gallery is a destination in itself, and not just a must for avid shoppers. In 2014 the editor of the art magazine series Artes en Mexico called the shop "without a doubt the finest exhibition and sale of Mexican popular art in the country." It's open by appointment only. If you are serious about high-quality folk-art pieces, make an appointment.
Camino Antiguo Estacion Ferrocarril 14, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico415-185–2225 -
3. Abrazos
El CentroAlthough Abrazos also has napkins, place mats, pot holders, and baby bibs, the small shop is primarily known for dresses, blouses, men's shirts, and women's aprons in the store's outstanding cotton fabric, printed exclusively for the shop in Day of the Dead skulls and other iconic figures. The fabric is sold by the meter as well.
Zacateros 24, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, 37700, Mexico415-154–8580 -
4. Angelus
El CentroNext to City Hall, within a large old passageway called Pasaje Von Humbolt, is a small shop with beautiful designs in silver jewelry, much of it with semiprecious stones.
Pasaje Von Humbolt s/n, Guanajuato, Guanajuato, 36000, MexicoNo phone -
5. Artes de México
El CentroArtes de México has a huge selection of Mexican crafts, including ceramics, tin, paper, iron, and wooden items, at reasonable prices.
Calzada de la Aurora 47, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, 37700, Mexico415-152–0764Shop Details
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6. Artesanías JMB
Artesanías JMB produces traditional Talavera for home and garden use, packing and shipping purchases internationally for an additional fee. It's one of the higher-end shops in downtown Dolores Hidalgo, where you tend to see the same, low-end merchandise in many shops.
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7. Artesanías Vázques
El CentroArtesanías Vázques has Talavera ceramics from Dolores Hidalgo.
Cantarranas 8, Guanajuato, Guanajuato, 36000, Mexico473-732–5231 -
8. Camino Silvestre
El CentroAt Camino Silvestre ("wild road"), an eclectic and slightly eccentric selection of gifts and home furnishings delights the eye, all arranged as if in a home or garden rather than a store. Bird and nature themes predominate: choose among hummingbird feeders, birdhouses, framed prints, fine linens, wool rugs, art prints and paintings, and much more. Adjacent is a pricey but pretty tea room. There's a second location at Zacateros 46 (Tel.415/121–3359).
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9. Capelo
El CentroBrowse the painterly, old-style majolica ceramics at Capelo.
Positos 69, Guanajuato, Guanajuato, 36000, Mexico473-732–0612 -
10. Casa Michoacana
El CentroCasa Michoacana, located near Fábrica La Aurora, offers gorgeous, high-quality handicrafts from the state of Michoacán, one of Mexico's most prolific producers of popular art.
Calzada de la Aurora 23, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, 37700, Mexico415-154–5008 -
11. Cerro Blanco Joyería
El CentroCerro Blanco Joyería creates and crafts its own silver and gold jewelry, with clean lines and a modern look.
Calzada de la Aurora, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, 37700, Mexico415-154–9501 -
12. Chocolate Casero Joaquinita
El CentroSince 1898 the family-run Chocolate Casero Joaquinita has been concocting delectable homemade cinnamon-spiced hot-chocolate tablets. Knock on the closed and locked door, and the owner will let you in.
Enseñanza Arciga 38, Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, 61600, Mexico434-342–5607 -
13. Diva
El CentroDirectly across the street from Bellas Artes, Diva has an excellently curated collection of stylish women's clothing, with a small section for the guys. The jewelry as well is tasteful yet fun and unusual. It's the first shop within an old colonial plaza, across the passageway from La Victoriana herbal concoctions shop. If shopping has sapped your strength, head to the back of the little mall for a delicious bakery treat at La Buena Vida, open until midday only.
Hernandez Macias 72–4, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, 37700, Mexico415-152–4980 -
14. Galeria 15
El CentroPainter Daniel Rueffert paints landscapes and Mexican scenes with bold brushstrokes and bright colors that capture the essence of Pozos, where he lives, and the surrounding countryside.
Sollano 15, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, 37700, Mexico442-459–8707 -
15. Galería el Manantial
El CentroThis small shop near the Basílica is crammed a small smattering of gifts and home-decor pieces. In addition to the heart-shaped flower vases of different colors of glass—designed by the owner and produced in Guadalajara—you'll also find paintings, embroidered items, stamped leather purses, and burnished, unglazed ceramics. The shop offers a nice selection and a friendly, English-speaking owner who's often on the premises.
Arciga 34, Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, 61600, Mexico434-342–6152Shop Details
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16. Galería Las Mercedes
El CentroRooms surrounding the central, plant-filled patio of this old colonial house are filled with handicrafts from the region and beyond. Browse for rough-hewn wooden bowls; table runners made on back-strap looms, from cotton dyed with colors of animal and vegetable origin; pottery and shawls from various Michoacán towns; and scary wooden masks, among other quality items. Look for it in a row of shops just to the right side of La Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Salud. It's open daily.
Portal Pueblita 2, Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico434-115–7738 -
17. Guajuye
Guajuye, on the road to the railroad station, is the local glass factory, where you can pick up all sorts of handblown glassware. There's a "seconds" outlet directly across the street, behind the Immigration Office. It also has a shop in town at Correo 11.
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18. Joyería David
El CentroEstablished in 1963, Joyería David has an extensive selection of silver jewelry, much of it made on the premises. Jewelers on-site can help customers design their own pieces containing Mexican opals, amethysts, topazes, malachite, turquoise, or other stones.
Zacateros 53, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, 37700, Mexico415-152–0056 -
19. Juan Ezcurdia Gallery
El CentroThe simple figurative acrylic paintings of Juan Ezcurdia, who can often be found working in his gallery in Fábrica La Aurora, are playful yet powerful, and often feature humans and animals. Look for iguanas drinking beverages through a straw, stylized humans riding bikes, and other fun and cheerful images.
Camino Fábrica la Aurora s/n, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, 37700, Mexico415-154–8286 -
20. La Casa del Quijote
El CentroLa Casa del Quijote is a one-stop shop for high-end gifts and handicrafts. There are two floors of merchandise, offering a huge selection of crafts from all over Mexico. The staff speaks English well and are happy to help customers learn about the store's wares, which emphasize jewelry and pottery.
Sopeña 17, Guanajuato, Guanajuato, 36000, Mexico473-732–8226
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