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Market Square - El Mercado

Visitors can browse through the 32 shops at "El Mercado," and 80 specialty shops in Farmers' Market Plaza. Market Square is also the scene of many Hispanic festivals where food and beverage booths spring up alongside the Guadalajara lamps and the strains of mariachi music blend with the excitement of Mexican dances.

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Address: 514 W Commerce
Hours: Daily: summer 10AM-8PM; winter: 10AM-6PM; stores closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
Website: marketsquaresa.com (opens in a new tab)

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