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Markets: Artesian Markets
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  • By shiobain on June 26, 2005
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  • Artesian Market in Antigua - Antigua Guatemala
    Artesian Market in Antigua
    by shiobain
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    The markets are definitely worth a visit, and there in Antigua, you have the bustle of the market where they sell all kinds of everything, but then you can head into the Artesian market which is a little quieter selling all local paintings and handicrafts. Be prepared to haggle and at least halve the price that they orginally give you and it is all part of the bargaining process. Hammocks, clothes, paintings, wooden goods, custom jewelery are just some of the goods available.

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  • Address: Calz Santa Lucia
  • Directions: West of the Central Parque

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    Markets: The Gritty Side of Smooth Antigua
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  • Updated By calcaf38 on December 30, 2006
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  • Markets - Antigua Guatemala
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    When you've had enough of the elegance of Antigua, it's time to check out the market. The market is situated at the Western end of town, near a particularly raucous bus terminal. The market is particularly colorful on Saturdays in the morning. The area behind the market, where the best looking buses are parked, seems a bit iffy safety-wise. This is where I got the only odd looks I received in my whole trip. I would not advise a female traveler to explore the area behind the market alone. There is nothing to buy there for travelers (the souvenir laden Mercado de Artesanias is next door). And you have to "steal" your photos a bit, if you see what I mean. Do buy one CD by Fidel Funes, king of the marimba, to play back home on a cold commute. The CDs look bootlegged, but they work.

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    Markets: Antigua Market
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  • Updated By Babzz on April 16, 2007
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  • Yes, all the markets sell more or less the same stuff, but each market tends to have the best selection of local landscape paintings, so if you're looking to buy a painting depicting Antigua and looming Volcan Agua, then I recommend you get it here. Lots to choose from, and if you arrive late in the day when the market is closing up, you can get a fantastic deal (I was offered a mid-sized painting for 40 quetzales!).

  • Address: West end of town
  • Directions: Walk west from the Parque Central, can't miss it. Happy shopping!

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    Markets: ANTIGUA MARKET
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  • Updated By RAZOR-REN on January 8, 2006
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  • ANTIGUA MARKET - Antigua Guatemala
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    HERE IS A PLACE TO LOOK IN WHICH YOU'LL FIND FOOTBALL SHIRTS, SHOES, PIRATED CDs ETC. ONE AREA OF THE MARKET IS WHERE TO LOOK WHEN WANTING TO BUY SOUVENIERS TO BRING BACK HOME ESPECIALLY COLOURFUL PRODUCTS (SUCH AS TEXTILES AND CRAFTS) HAND MADE BY THE MAYA.


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    Markets: El Mercado (continued)
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  • Updated By la_beba on February 10, 2005
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  • Markets - Antigua Guatemala
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    As I said on my Guatemala page, shopping is one of the most popular activities for visitors, and the beautiful array of native arts and crafts are moderately priced although the visitor is well advised to do some bargaining and not pay the first price asked. The markets in Antigua are excellent. Since tourists converge on the city during the weekends, the best time to shop is on a weekday, when prices trend lower. Generally offer merchants a third of the price first given and barter from there. Weaved crafts, stone carved chess sets, and wood carved nativity scenes are among the bounty of wares available. On the town square, look for weavers of cotton threaded bracelets who will weave your name into their product as you wait (perhaps three minutes).

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    Markets: Trajes típicos y telas coloridas en el mercado
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  • By la_beba on October 5, 2002
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  • Markets - Antigua Guatemala
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    Particularly popular are the brilliantly colored and uniquely patterned fabrics, ranging from jackets and dresses to belts, blouses and blankets, or wodden masks, old looking cast irons, flutes, mayan artefacts, bracelets, quilts, etc. Market days are wonderful!!!! you gotta not miss that (usually best times are weekends, of course)

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    Markets: El Mercado
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  • By la_beba on October 5, 2002
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    I've gotten those tiny brainds on my hair before in Vegas for $40 and/or California at Universal City Walk for about $30.... In central plaza Antigua Guatemala, I only paid Q.5 (five quetzales) Which is less than a dollar!!!!!!! amazing!!!!! She was quick too! it was nice seeing her work it.... lot better done than in the States too!

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    Markets: Jade Factory Tour
  • By mbyow on May 2, 2007
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  • Many churches in the town of Antigua, Guatemala. My 15 year old son Branden and I took a private mini-bus tour guide from our hotel in Guatemala City, about 45-60 mins drive from the Westin Real Hotel. I only learned after we got back that Antigua Guatemala Coffee is sold in our local Starbucks, how cool is that, we were there! The Jade is very nice there as well. We purchased several pieces there.

  • Address: Antigua Guatemala town square
  • Directions: Center of twon

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