Shopping
You won’t have to look far to find beautiful things, so self-control will be your greatest challenge. Follow these shopping pointers to head home with the best of the best.
Local Wool Hats
Walking distance from the center, we love the custom, and affordable hats of Alberly Sombreros
It’s easy to feel that everything made here—from the clothing and housewares to food and booze—has a story and likely hundreds of years of tradition that led to its creation.
Ponchos Online
Some of our favorite ponchos are made by our friend Monica, with her brand Magic & Capes
The state of Oaxaca is home to a majority of Mexico’s indigenous groups, many of whom have strong craft traditions and whose influences converge in the capital.
Textiles, clothes, and Ponchos
We recommend visiting Los Baúles de Juana, a small shop with high end fabrics, ponchos, table clothes and more, for perfect gifts or wearable options for the wedding.
If words like “hand-crafted,” “artisanal,” or “natural dyes” make you reach for your wallet, brace yourself for shopping in Oaxaca city.
