Travel By Fingertip...Mexico City

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Shopping in Mexico City

Mexico City's chic shopping districts, Zona Rosa, Polanco, Avenida Juarez and Avenida Insurgentes loaded with colorful crafts markets, make them a shopper's paradise.

Markets

Lagunilla Market, Indoor-outdoor, selling everything from cloths to pots and pans. Addr: Allende Metro Station. Bazaar Sabado, Saturday only, from beautiful mansions and open terraces, selling the finest in arts and crafts. Addr: San Angel.

Crafts

Fonart, government run operation for village craftspeople. Addr: Juarez 89. Mercado de Insurgentes, 220 vendors, especially good silver and native clothing. Addr: Zona Rosa. 

Celaya

Venerable sweet shop, specializing in candied fruits. Addr: Cinco de Mayo 13.

Merchants Arcade

Historic row of shops along the west side of Zocalo selling jewelry at good prices. Avalos Brothers: Best selection and prices for glassware. Showroom and open studio. Addr: Carretones 5.