Markets and independent shops in San Cristóbal de las Casas

Markets and independent shops in San Cristóbal de las Casas

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   Abuelita Books

   Carries a decent selection of mostly used books in English, and a number of books in Spanish, German, and French.

   Thu-Mon 12:30-20:30

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   Chedraui

   This branch of the Mexican hypermarket chain carries everything you might need, and has an onsite bakery and pharmacy. A taxi sitio is conveniently located outside the main entrance.

   Daily 07:00-23:00

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   Marchante Mercadito Culinario

   A place to look for local culinary gifts (mezcal, cajeta, etc).

   Daily 11:00-22:00

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   Mercado José Castillo Tielemans

   Municipal Market

   The daily market, which people from nearby villages visit to purchase and sell everything from herbs, live chickens, dried fish, housewares, and clothing. The market is also a great place for authentic regional food at street food prices.

   Dawn to dusk

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   Mercado de Dulces y Artesanías

   Traders sell a good range of local handcrafts here, but are less willing to bargain.

   Daily

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   Sna Jolobil

   A textile cooperative with authentic goods from the surrounding villages. The prices are a good deal more expensive, but you'll be getting the real handmade goods.

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   Talabartería Ballinas

   To get your quality leather products (bags, purses, rucksacks, belts) custom made, Vicente Hernández will exercise his excellent handicraft skills for you.

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   TierraAdentro Centro Cultural

   A complex which sells handicrafts, t-shirts, posters, etc. in a cooperative which helps the autonomous communities of the Zapatista movement. The restaurant is very popular with tourists and NGO employees.

   Daily 08:00-23:00

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   Handicrafts market

   One of the best places to buy souvenirs and textiles.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to San Cristóbal de las Casas (CC BY-SA 4.0).