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Popular Shopping | Other Shopping Tips | All Tips (38) This store is a one-stop shop for Guatamalan crafts at very reasonable prices. We found many gift items here for folks back home and even a couple of things for ourselves. Wood-carved masks and figures, ceramics, textiles, and metalwork are among the items for sale here. We saw a lot of items that we hadn't seen before as well. For ourselves we bought a small wood serving trey with a colorful textile under glass as the base, an oldish-looking ceramic pot, and a carving of Saint Francis, the patron saint of animals. I wasn’t sure if bargaining was OK here since it’s a store rather than a vendor stall so I didn’t bother and paid the listed prices. The fact that they were already reasonable made me feel like bargaining wasn’t really necessary here. Located across the street from the Iglesia de San Francisco.
All variety of Guatemalan-made arts and crafts
Varies but we found it to be very reasonable Leave a Comment Theme: Local CraftAddress: 7a Calle Oriente 18Phone: 502.7832.0685Directions: On 7a Calle Oriente across the street from the Iglesia de San FranciscoWebsite: http://www.casadelosgigantes.com/
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Just north of the Mercado de Artesanias is Antigua's general market. Unlike the small towns in the Highlands, every day is market day here. The market is sprawling outside and jam-packed on the inside where there are narrow aisles between stalls of kitchenware, luggage, shoes, jeans, all manner of food items, etc. I you need something, anything, and are willing to bargain for it, this is the place to go. Just to be among the organized chaos and the crowds is a great experience. Well for us it was anyway.
We went a bit overboard on our souvenir purchasing on this trip so we went to the market to buy an extra bag that we could use to take back our textiles. We were able to buy a soft-sided sports bag for $8.
You name it, they have it!
Bargain hard! Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: 8a Avenida NorteDirections: On the west side of town between 4a and 2a Calle Poniente
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Away from the craziness of the Mercado Municipal and with less overhead and a much lower rent (free?) than at the Mercado de Artesanias, local Mayans set up shop on the very wide street in front of the ruins of the Iglesia del Carmen. All the Mayan crafts you've seen elsewhere can be found here and at likely lower prices than in the shops of Antigua. Be sure to use your bargaining skills to get the best price!
Mayan textiles, masks, etc.
Depends on how well you bargain! Leave a Comment Theme: Local CraftAddress: 3a Avenida NorteDirections: On the northwest corner of 3a Avenida Norte and 3a Calle Oriente
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Built next door to the main marketplace is this building which houses vendors of the varieties of Guatemalan-produced arts and crafts. You'll find all of the familiar Mayan handicrafts. The hand-woven textiles (blouses, pillow cases, place mats, napkins, etc.) are a highlight as are ceramics, jade, hammocks, etc. Be sure to take your time and check out all of the stalls as many have similar items and prices can vary. Then be sure to bargain hard for what catches your fancy. Prices may be better at the Mayan craft market outside the ruins of Iglesia El Carmen but there is a much larger variety of items here.
Guatamalan arts and crafts
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Earings, rings, bracelets, necklaces, masks, vases.
Find your Mayan sign according to your birthday and you can buy a pendant or a key chain, they give you a card with the sign description from the Mayan calendar. Leave a Comment
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Come here to get second-hand books, mainly in English! So great, if you're running out of books!
Books, books, books Leave a Comment Theme: BooksAddress: 6a Calle Poniente 26
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If you're on search for a Lonely Planet guides, come here. Despite they sell new and used books in many languages and maps of Central America.
Books, magazines and maps Leave a Comment Theme: BooksAddress: 4a Calle Oriente 12A
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A women's cooperative dedicated to preserving the art of backstrap loom weaving and providing an economic opportunity to the women who weave. Leave a Comment
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This delightful shop has been in business for 130 years. I took a recommendation and was not disappointed. The authentic Guatemalan sweets on offer are spectacular. I visited the shop two times and not one of the delicate sweets disappointed me. They are all good and nicely displayed; chocolates, gelees, several candies made with milk, marzipan and much more. Prices average about 6-8 Quetzales (about USD1) per piece and are worth it. The shop itself it worth visiting. It is full of decorative pieces displayed on shelves from floor to ceiling. Definitely give the shop a try. You will get a taste of authentic Guatemalan treats. Theme: Food and Drink
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Aromatic products imported from Egypt, Morocco, India, Tunisia and other countries from the old continent.
Pure perfume essences for personal use, essential oils, massage oils etc. as well as more than fifty aromas in incense, aromatic wax and accessories.
Whatever you want to ... they accept Visa-Master Card as well as Diners Club and American Express Leave a Comment Theme: Bath and BeautyAddress: 5a Calle poniente No. 7 "a", Local 2 interiorPhone: 7832-8239
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