10 Best Places to Shop in Guadalajara, Mexico

Galería Sergio Bustamante

Fodor's choice

Sergio Bustamante's work is in galleries around the world, but you can purchase his sculptures of humans, animals, and fairy-tale creatures in bronze, ceramic, or resin for less here. You'll also find his designs in silver- and gold-plated jewelry. Don't expect a bargain, however; most pieces range from hundreds to thousands of dollars.

Plaza Andares

Fodor's choice

The largest and most modern shopping mall in Guadalajara, Andares carries all styles of clothing in more than 100 stores, including designer retail shops. Both an indoor and outdoor shopping area, it has ice-cream shops and other quick bites, as well as sit-down restaurants along the main entrance. Generally speaking, prices tend to be high here.

Ana Lucia Pewter

Ana Lucia Pewter sells beautiful locally made pewter items—from decorative tableware to picture frames—at ridiculously low prices.

Calle Ermita 67, Mexico
33-3683–2794
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun.

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Del Corazón de la Tierra

Excellent art pieces made by Indigenous craftspeople are for sale here, including sculptures, paintings, and more. The art pieces are purchased by the store owners in small villages in the mountains and brought here for sale.

Galeria del Calzado

This medium-size mall is devoted exclusively to shoes. Most of them are from mid- and top-tier brands, though some deals are to be found.

Gran Plaza

This mall carries designer brands with price tags to match. There's a food court and some restaurants, too.

Instituto de la Artesanía Jalisciense

The government-run Instituto de la Artesanía Jalisciense, on the northeast side of Parque Agua Azul, has exquisite blown glass and hand-glazed pottery typical of Jalisco artisans. Prices are fixed.

Calz. González Gallo 20, at Calz. Independencia Sur, 44100, Mexico
33-3030–9050
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Mercado Libertad

Better known as San Juan de Dios, this is one of Latin America's largest covered markets. Its three expansive floors, with shops organized thematically, tower over downtown's east side. Fluctuating degrees of government intervention dictate the quantity of contraband electronics available, but it is certainly one of the best places to buy souvenirs and crafts. Avoid the food on the second floor unless you have a stomach of iron. Be wary of fakes in the jewelry stores. The market opens Monday–Saturday 10–8, but some stores close at 6; the few shops open on Sunday close by 3.

Calz. Independencia Sur, 44100, Mexico
33-3618--0506

Pandora

This highly popular jewelry store has a branch in the middle of the Minerva area. You'll find a bit of everything here, as well as hefty price tags.

Plaza de Artesanías

Handicraft markets are one of the best places to buy authentic local art and souvenirs at great prices. You can often bargain at this small market filled with great artwork and gifts.