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.... go to the Mercado for shopping. You might find some of the same stuff at a lower price (after haggling, of course) in shops not in the Mercado. For example, I needed the regular cheap Mexican blankets (called ____), at the Mercado, the lowest I could talk ANY of the merchants down to was 2 for $10. At the shops right after crossing the bridge, by the 1st plaza, I found several places who sold at 3 for $10 & went with one that sold me 3 for $9. But the Mercado is centralized & some shops have air-conditioning & you can sit & enjoy a drink so most people go there. It's the easiest place to shop for most 1st time visitors.
* Negotiate prices - especially the "I'll buy 2 if you lower the price to..." statement.
* Enjoy a drink
* Enjoy the roving musicians & support them, even if it isn't your "kind" of music - Mexican music is more than mariachi so you will also hear norteņo, ranchero, and lots of banda music.
Keep walking and you will find other arts & crafts stores. Also, don't neglect the ones at the beginning of Guerrero street. They will all have about the same type of merchandise unless you go to some of the pricier, better quality shops like Marti's (easily found on Guerrero Street). Leave a Comment
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Do
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enter
Nuevo Laredo
with a privet US car!
Nobody will stop you, as Mexicans do not check for international INSURANCE ! But, if you have some accident, the situation will be complicated! See for details in my links ! Leave a Comment
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Once you find the Mercado, you will also find all the services for tourists like - getting a ride on a horse & buggy. I've never asked for the price, but I should for you all, right? Anyway, they usually start off in front of the Mercado & go up Guerrero street to see the plazas & other shops.
Be nice & friendly.
Walk, you see the same things all along Guerrero unless your guide is going to talk to you about history & what's where, which many won't. Leave a Comment
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