Shopping in Mexico City - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

Antara Polanco is one of the most popular and widely visited shopping centers in the city. This three-storey department store has more than a hundred shops that sell fashionable clothes, shoes, sports items and accessories, cosmetics and electronics. The shopping center is suitable for exciting family pastime as there are several restaurants, a movie theater, and various entertainments for children.

If you’re interested in visiting the most expensive and prestigious shops, head to Paseo de la Reforma. The avenue has become home for elite designer boutiques, luxurious perfume and jewelry stores. Travelers, who prefer to add only the trendiest and exclusive items to their wardrobes, will be pleased with the choice of clothes and accessories. Besides shops, there are many popular restaurants on the avenue.

Many excellent branded shops can be found in Colonia Condesa, which is also known as the most fashionable district of the capital. There are flagship Calvin Klein and Marc Jacobs stores in Colonia Condesa. Both men and women will easily find many interesting shops to visit. This district is also the location of one of the most famous jewelry stores in Mexico City, Pladi, which sells masterpieces made by local craftsmen. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Picturesque and colorful markets are another amazing peculiarity of the capital. Mexico City is home to the largest market in whole Latin America - Mercado de la Merced. It is possible to buy virtually everything on that market, from spices and rare national delicacies to fashionable clothes and shoes. Visitors will need more than one day to observe all the items sold on the market. Many travelers go to the market with one aim – to buy interesting and memorable souvenirs, which are often less expensive than in specialized shops and outlets. Mercado de la Merced is also a great place to try popular street food.

If you are not satisfied with the items sold on the market mentioned above, consider visiting another popular market of the capital - Mercado de San Juan. It is very popular with locals due to the specification of the market – it is possible to buy best and freshest seafood, fruit and vegetables there. Besides the gastronomic treats, travelers will be very interested in souvenirs that are hand-made by local masters.

Fans of chocolate will also find a suitable shop in Mexico City. They are recommended to visit the most famous chocolate boutique in the city - TOUT CHOСOLAT. Here, visitors will be able to choose from dozens of types of candies, chocolate bars, tartlets, cupcakes and many other incredible pastries that are cooked exclusively from natural ingredients. For a modest fee, visitors can taste absolutely all sweets available. The shop also sells magnificent chocolate sets that are also a great souvenir.

The main handicraft market of the capital, Mercado de Artesanias, is unchangingly popular with travelers. Handmade apparel, cute carpets and pottery, colorful masks and items made of silver pleasantly surprise visitors with their quality and affordable price tag. The mentioned items are, actually, just a small share of the goods that can be found and purchased on the market. As there are many handmade souvenirs sold on the market, many travelers visit it as a museum. Fashion jewelry in the national style is another popular product category that is sold on Mercado de Artesanias. Finally, if you have kids, don’t forget to look closer to fantastic handmade toys.

When reviewing the most unusual shops in the capital, it is absolutely important to mention Fábrica Social llega al Centro. This shop is open near a large textile factory, and it sells wonderful and quality hand-made textiles. The shop calls itself a charity one. It has a private design school, and everyone is welcome to master the art of sewing in it. The nearby factory produces high-quality hand-made clothes that would please even most discerning fashionistas.

If during your vacation in Mexico City you suddenly miss distant India, it’s high time to visit the magnificent Bazar India. Colorful saris, an unforgettable scent of Indian spices and unique souvenirs are the main types of goods sold on the market. It’s a great place to purchase Indian style hand-made souvenirs.