20 Best Places to Shop in Mexico

Artist Tomás Reyes owns Galeria Auténtica, the largest collection of original Mexican fine art in all of Los Cabos. A third-generation art dealer, Reyes represents and stocks the work on 18 different artists (including his own), each of whom he visits twice annually to select which pieces he wants to bring back to sell. One of the artists, David Moreno, is a Cabo native and oil paints local scenes onto pieces of marble.

Frank Arnold Gallery has two big draws: it's arguably the best gallery space in town, in a modern building by local architect Alfredo Gomez; and it holds Frank Arnold's dramatic, widely acclaimed contemporary paintings that have been compared to de Kooning, Gorky, and Hans Hofmann. The gallery also features bronze sculptures and fine-art prints.

When Michael Cope opened this gallery 30 years ago alongside his wife, Pat, it was the first in Todos Santos to represent a group of artists from different mediums: painters, sculptors, and photographers. The rule was (and remains) simple: you could be from anywhere, but you had to live in Mexico. Today, Michael and his partner-in-paint Erick Ochoa (Pat has retired) showcase the work of 12 different artists, the majority of whom are Mexican.

Sergio Bustamante's work is in galleries around the world, but you can purchase his sculptures of humans, animals, and fairy-tale creatures in bronze, ceramic, or resin for less here. You'll also find his designs in silver- and gold-plated jewelry. Don't expect a bargain, however; most pieces range from hundreds to thousands of dollars.

Classical, contemporary, and abstract works are displayed and sold in this 6,000-square-foot gallery—PV's largest—and sculpture garden. Check out the marvelous large-format paintings of Indigenous people in regional costumes by Juana Cortez Salazar, whimsical statues by Guillermo Gómez, and the work of nearly 60 other talented artists. 

Internationally known Sergio Bustamante—the creator of life-size brass, copper, and ceramic animals, mermaids, suns, and moons—has a team of artisans to execute his never-ending pantheon of creative and quirky objets d'art, such as pots shaped like human torsos (which sell for more than $1,000). Paintings, purses, shoes, and jewelry are sold here as well.

This gallery is remarkable in the Los Cabos region both for the assortment and the quality of art contained within its walls. Mexican folk art makes up most of the inventory here. Treasures include Carlos Albert's whimsical papier-mâché sculptures, Mata Ortiz pottery from the Quezada family, Huichol yarn "paintings," Alebrijes (colorful wooden animal sculptures) from Oaxaca, and fine jewelry. Owner Armando Sanchez Icaza is gracious and knowledgeable; he knows volumes about the artists whose work he carries. His silversmiths can also make custom jewelry for you within a day or two.

Sculptor Benito Ortega’s studio and gallery showcases evocative, often sea-inspired works in wood, bronze, stone, and other materials.

Calling itself "the cutest shop in town," El Armario offers a selection of Mexican folk art, ceramic pottery, candles, clay figurines, and papier-mâché—plus fresh coffee out on the patio.

Ezra Katz is considered by many to be one of the most important and original artists ever to emerge from Baja California Sur. Born in the United States but raised in La Paz, Katz's evocative and inspired paintings depicting the local landscape have been on display in his latest Todos Santos gallery since 2015.

At one of Cozumel's best galleries, Greg Dietrich creates and shows his engraved blown-glass lamps and vases along with paintings, jewelry, photography, and other works by local artists. It's open Monday through Friday from 11 to 7 (other times by appointment). The gallery is three blocks off the waterfront.

Galería Corsica is in a spectacularly dramatic space. The gallery, which has two sister galleries in Puerto Vallarta and one in Mexico City, shows museum-quality fine art with an emphasis on paintings and large, impressive sculpture pieces.

Galería de Ida Victoria has been designed with skylights and domes to show off the international art contained within its three floors, which includes paintings, sculpture, photography, and prints.

A laid-back spot under a palapa roof, Galería Lamanai carries a mix of folk and fine art from more than 200 Mexican artists.

Open since 1987, Pacífico features the sculpture of Ramiz Barquet, who created the bronze Nostalgia piece on the malecón. Brewster Brockmann paints contemporary abstracts; Marco Alvarez, Alejandro Mondria, and Alfredo Langarica are other featured artists. During the summer months the gallery can be visited only by appointment.

Local painter Galo Ramírez and a consortium of island artists display their works at this gallery. Their vibrant water colors and acrylics portray local scenes and people.

This house-turned-gallery features the work of four artists, including its namesake Jill Logan, a Southern Californian who has been in Todos Santos since 1998. Expect to find bold oil-on-canvas paintings and complexly layered multimedia pieces.

La Sacristia has a fine selection of Talavera pottery, traditional and contemporary Mexican jewelry, blown glass, and contemporary paintings. The glassware is incredible.

Explore works of art by Mexico's top contemporary artists such as Eduardo Mejorada, Javier Guadarrama, Laura Aprile, Luis Filcer, and Cristina Samsa, among others. All of the artists represented here are known nationally and internationally in important collections and museums.

This contemporary gallery features fine pieces of jewelry, clothing, painting, and sculpture. Every artwork is from a renowned artist, such as Italian Alessandro Alpiani or Mexican Rodrigo Lara.