9 Best Places to Shop in Mexico

This market is a one-stop shop for all the gifts, souvenirs, and keepsakes you might need. Loaded with stalls selling everything from hammocks to beaded Huichol jewelry to woven palm hats, Ciudadela is a mixed bag to say the least, both in terms of quality and prices. But with a little patience, you will almost certainly find something special to take home.

Casa Kiamy is like a bazaar, with something for everyone: silver jewelry, woven and leather bags, ceramics, and Yaqui Indian masks.

This indie boutique specializing in streetwear is the place to go for “cool souvenirs made in Mexico,” as owner Juliett puts it. You’ll find hats, shirts, jewelry, and vinyl records, plus apothecary products. The shop doubles as a café, meaning you can power up, shop, and hit Ensenada full steam ahead.

Originally started as a way to support local craftsmen during the pandemic, this permanent craft fair in the parking lot of Hotel California has become the premiere spot to buy handcrafted souvenirs. You can find all of the typical goods, like jewelry, T-shirts, and glass ornaments, but quirky, creative items, too. Take, for example, maker Adrián Bailón Garcia, who sells swords he fastens out of swordfish and marlin bones. There are whispers that the present owner of Hotel California is looking to retake the land, so the physical site may change, but fear not! There's no way the local community will let this gem disappear.

La Crucecita's Mercado Municipal is a fun place to shop for postcards, leather sandals, and souvenirs amid mountains of fresh produce. Watch as Zapotec street vendors prepare bags of pale green nopal cactus to go, or enjoy a free tasting of exotic fruit such as mamey sapote.

Sagitario's Gift Shop features clothing and a variety of crafts, including wood carvings, baskets, rugs, and Talavera tile.

Associated with the funky Cabo Wabo bar, Waboutique sells memorabilia, excellent tequila, and souvenirs such as baseball hats, shot glasses, and mugs with the Cabo Wabo logo.