La Ciudadela: Mexico City’s Ultimate Souvenir Bazaar 🎨🛍️
Why Go? 300+ stalls of authentic Mexican crafts – no cheap imports! Perfect for gifts: From alebrijes (Oaxacan spirit animals) to Talavera pottery Food break: Try quesadillas de huitlacoche (truffle-like corn fungus) at market cafes 🛒 What to Buy 🧵 Textiles Woven bags (↓20 MXN if paying cash) Embroidered blouses (huipiles) from Chiapas 🏺 Ceramics Colorful skulls for Día de Muertos Mini lucha libre wrestler figurines 💰 Bargaining Tips Cash is king: Vendors often drop prices 10-15% Polite ask: "¿Me hace un mejor precio?" ("Can you do a better price?") ⚠️ Know Before You Go Hours: 10AM-7PM daily (less crowded weekday mornings) Location: Metro Balderas (Line 1) – then 5-min walk Skip: Mass-produced "Mexican" hats (real ones cost 500+ MXN) #MexicoCityShopping #ArtisanalMarket #SouvenirHaul
