Mercado Sonora
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Mercado de Sonora is a city-established traditional market, located just southeast of the historic center of Mexico City in the Colonia Merced Balbuena neighborhood. It was established in the 1950s with a number of other similar institutions in order to help regulate retail commerce in the city.
attractions: La Merced Market, Sweets Market, Parque de los Periodistas Ilustres, Plaza Comercial Pino Suarez, Mercado San Ciprian, Deportivo Venustiano Carranza, Plaza Izazaga 151, Hotel Castropol, Mercado Del Juguete San Siprian, La Rana Rodriguez, restaurants: La Langosta, Tacos Los Güeros, Marisquero - Buffet de Mariscos, La Casa de Toño en Lorenzo Boturini, Tortas Gigantes Sur 12, Tacos Los Paisas, Antojitos Yucatecos Chichen (Morado), La Matoza, KFC Correo Mayor, El Faro de la Viga
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Mercado de Sonora is a city-established traditional market, located just southeast of the historic center of Mexico City in the Colonia Merced Balbuena neighborhood. It was established in the 1950s with a number of other similar institutions in order to help regulate retail commerce in the city.
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El mercado de Sonora, está dividido por áreas. Si vendes juguetes y buscas donde comprar por mayoreo este lugar es el indicado, aquí venden gran variedad en juguetes,si lo que buscas son animales vivos como perros,gatos gallos,gallinas,palomas etc.aquí lo vas a encontrar en la zona o área de animales. Si lo que buscas son hierbas, veladoras amarres,amuletos "trabajos" de magia blanca,magia negra aquí también lo encuentras si lo que buscas son trabajos "cubanos", santería, aquí también lo encuentras si lo que buscas es algo relacionado con la.Santa Muerte aquí también lo encuentras. Como te comento el mercado de Sonora tiene variedad. Te recomiendo ir a las vivas si vas a ir no lleves alhajas,no saques tu celular,cuida mucho tu bolso o mochila ya que está catalogada esa zona como insegura. Las ocasiones que lo he visitado sinceramente no me ha tocado pasar por algún mal momento así que recomiendo extremen precauciones. Si vas a comprar hierbas,ten cuidado porque por la ignorancia o desconocimiento de las plantas o hierbas que necesitas te pueden dar otras y te hacen creer que es la que andas buscando. Si todavía no conoces el mercado de Sonora ven a visitarlo recorre sus pasillos y disfruta de todo lo que venden. Es un mercado muy concurrido es muy visitado por bastantes personas. Y otro lugar que también te recomiendo visitar es "La merced" solo está atravesando la avenida principal y ahí también es muy concurrido y visitado ya que ahí encuentras también de todo en especial dulces, disfraces,comales,anafres estufas,ropa etc. Pero como ya andas por ahí te recuerdo que también ahí cerquita esta otro mercado que es el de Mixcalco ahí vas a encontrar pura ropa a muy buenos precios también sobre esa avenida están los negocios que venden colchas,cobertores sábanas etc. Ysi te encanta andar en el bullicio de la gente y andar "bobeando" como por aquí decimos, en las calles aledañas pues te vas a encontrar también con la.calle.del "Carmen" llena de vendedores ambulantes y comercios que venden de toooodo y ya no muy lejos de ahí y caminando puedes llegar a Tepito el famoso barrio bravo de tepito que también venden de toooodo.
Edy JimEdy Jim
70
As a tourist who loves a market, I wouldn’t recommend this one. Not even for the ‘witchy’ bit at the back which was just candles and weird potions, same in stall after stall. It was so busy (apparently is all week) and claustrophobic as lanes between stalls very narrow. Felt very unfriendly from vendors and locals, not welcoming and smiley like loads of the other markets we visited. The area is hard to get to as it’s just full on traffic until closing time and apparently not a very safe area for a tourist but we wanted to experience it. A lot of the stalls were exactly the same. Loads of plastic party tat and incense stalls. We were here close Halloween and Day of the Dead so all themed on this. Worst thing about this market is the fact it sells live animals. There were around 30 kittens in one cramped cage and some not responsive. No water in any of the cages. We saw the woman pick up 6 tiny chihuahua puppies at once just by their legs and they were all crying with the pain. If I could save all these puppies I would and it left me heartbroken. It’s sad Mexico City still allows this to happen. Just don’t bother! Smelly, busy and sad.
Hollie FernandoHollie Fernando
280
Large market that sells everything and the prices are very good. Easy to get to by metro. There are many different sections, witchcraft, religious, toys, home decor, souvenirs, and so much more. Trigger warning - There is also an area inside selling a variety of live animals. They are kept in small cages, and there is a strong smell. Most of the market is indoors with more stalls outside. There are many entrances to the front and back. There are many places to eat whether you want something sweet or savoury. I've been to this market many times as I always find what I need and at a good price.
KittyKitty
10
This is a historic, wonderful and unique market of Mexico City. It is a one-storied market with tiny stalls and narrow corridor. The most interesting and unique portion is situated at its rear end where the stalls are selling elements of witchcraft, small religious figures, figurine of deities, demi Gods, potion etc. in one corner and various herbs, pet animals on the other side. The other parts of the market are also frequented by local people, as well as some foreigners. The stores sell cheap household items, souvenir and clothes.
Muhammad Mahfuzur RahmanMuhammad Mahfuzur Rahman
10
Large market mainly full of tourist junk. No real vegetable or produce. There is an interesting section selling animals of all sorts. Suspect not all legal but interesting to wander through. Was drawn by reviews of magic and occult sections. Overrated but interesting. Lots of medicinal and herbs. For the most part vendors are friendly. Found that most won't haggle on prices that are high. 200 pesos for a witch doll. No one would bargain it down except at 1 stall and bought several for 100 each. Worth a visit, but a bit of a zoo.
Robin JonesRobin Jones
80
As I heard it's a very old market place. Has its own tradition as well as beauty. You will get all rare items which are commonly not available in the markets outside are available there. You will get all types of herbs and gums there at affordable prices. The prices are high at few shops otherwise in large it's same. I admire visiting there. But foreigners need to be careful while roaming around there because of crowd and very narrow lanes due to encroachment by shops. Better go with a local person that will be helpful.
Balasubramanian T VBalasubramanian T V
10
Nearby Attractions Of Mercado Sonora
La Merced Market
Sweets Market
Parque de los Periodistas Ilustres
Plaza Comercial Pino Suarez
Mercado San Ciprian
Deportivo Venustiano Carranza
Plaza Izazaga 151
Hotel Castropol
Mercado Del Juguete San Siprian
La Rana Rodriguez
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Sweets Market
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Tacos Los Güeros
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La Casa de Toño en Lorenzo Boturini
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