Travel By Fingertip...Guadalajara

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Shopping in Guadalajara

Mercado Libertad

Believed to be the largest covered market in the Americas, this city market is full of everything for the visitor, citizen, collector, housewife, cook, handyman and the curious., Addr: Off Plaza Tapatia on Calzada Independencia. 

Casa de las Artesanias

A large selection and a non-bargaining policy, this state-run store is very popular. Local and National crafts. Addr: Calz. Gonzalez Gallo 20.  

Plaza del Sol Mall

Cosmopolitan Guadalajara at its best, this mega-mall is believed to be the largest Mall south of the US border. Some of the best hotels and restaurants are on site. Addr: Av. Lopez Mateo y Mariano Otero.

La Rosa de Cristal Glass Factory

Visitors have easy viewing access to master craftsmen and their apprentices as they create fabulous glass pieces. The days ends around 2:30pm due to the heat, so get there early. Opens 9:30am. Addr: Independencia 232, Tlaquepaque.

Sergio Bustamante

Showroom for the works of the Mexican sculptor whose works in metals and ceramics are known world-wide. Addr: 236 Independencia. Tlaquepaque.

Casa Canela

Housed in a privately owned colonial mansion, this is one of the most beautiful stores in the city. The objects d'art are of the highest quality. Addr: Independencia 258. Tlaquepaque.

National Museum of Ceramics

Besides being a wonderful museum, a large shop offers a vast choice of local and nationally crafted ceramic pieces. Addr: Constitucion 104, Tonala.