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Markets and independent shops in Oaxaca

9 markets, bookshops, record shops and makers in Oaxaca.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Markets and independent shops in Oaxaca

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    Chedraui

    A large hypermarket (supermercado) with better selection and quality than Soriana. Has a well-stocked pharmacy as well as a bakery and a deli.

    Daily 07:00-23:00

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    Mercado Benito Juarez

    Everything from clothing and leather goods to mole, fresh fruits, flowers, and bulk grains. For meats, prices are a bit high for being unrefrigerated, you might want to try a supermarket instead. One of the few places in town to find brown rice (ask the bulk grain vendors for arroz integrál) or cigarette lighters (check the sidewalk vendors in the area).

    Daily

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    Mercado at El Llano Park

    An active market on the sidewalks surrounding the park. This market has been driven out by the authorities and relocated to just north of the Pantion.

    Every Fri

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    Mercado de Abastos

    One of the largest markets in Mexico, divided into sections for food, clothing, arts, crafts, and other wares. This market is huge and can be very busy, particularly on Saturdays. Watch for pickpockets.

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    Mercado de Artesanías

    Handicrafts Market

    A colorful handicrafts market focusing on hand-woven textiles, with additional shops selling alebrijes (wooden carvings) and alfarería (pottery).

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    Mercado de la Merced

    Mercado de la Democracia

    This traditional market has a focus on food products and produce, much of it organic. Specialties include bread, cheese, and tortillas. It also has a number of food stands and restaurants, for eating in or take-away.

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    Pochote Xochimilco

    Handmade tortillas, tlayudas, pastries, fresh-squeezed juice, mezcal, vegetables and woven goods. The delicious prepared food makes a great breakfast or lunch and there's a sitting area to enjoy it.

    Fri Sat 08:30-15:30

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    ScotiaBank

    A fairly busy place close to the Zocalo that seems to have favourable exchange rates.

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    Soriana

    A large chain which carries all the basics.

    Daily

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Oaxaca (CC BY-SA 4.0).