In Mexico, craftsmanship is an integral part of the culture. There are many very high end and beautiful Design items and it is easy to get crazy with the Home decorations. From clay to wooden chairs and tables to spectacular rugs and lamps, you will find something you love for sure. You will find a bit of everything at Home Mexico https://homexico.net/ and whatever region of Mexico you’re visiting you will normally find a FONART shop near a museum https://www.gob.mx/fonart which main goal is to promote Mexican crafts and arts.
The perfect souvenir
When visiting a culturally rich and diverse country like Mexico, the colors, the flavor, the sounds and the smells create a unique experience which is quite hard to describe, its a feeling that you want to take home, to keep with you. We made a cured list of our favorite.
Delicious fresh coffee and chocolate
One experience not to be missed in Mexico is to drink a delicious « Chocolate con agua » or a « Cafe de olla » in the morning. Mexican coffee and chocolate are very high quality products, which makes them the perfect gift to bring, one that your loved ones will (actually) enjoy.
The main coffee regions are Veracruz, Oaxaca and Chiapas, but you can find good coffee in Puebla or Hidalgo. If you have a few days you can also order online, we would highly recommend Gas Up Master Coffee https://gasup.com.mx/
As for chocolate, you will find it in all its forms, colors and mixes. When you buy a hot chocolate mix, it will generally be mixed with cinnamon.
Also, if you want to bring a gift to a foodie, fresh vanilla from Papantla is the option.
Regions: Veracruz, Oaxaca and Chiapas
What to ask for:
Chocolate con agua or Café de olla
A very mexican "bolsa de mandado"
Literally a shopping bag you will find in every Mexican home. It is unbreakable, very useful to carry your groceries, and reusable, of course. You can find it in every craft market, « tianguis », or now online. For exemple at Artisu https://artixu.com.mx/ or La Revuelta https://larevuelta.online/categoria-producto/bolsas-mexicanas/
Regions: All the country in food markets
What to ask for:
Bolsa de mandado, the more colorfull the better
Mexican handmade pottery (and others kitchen beauties)
Pottery is one of the most beautiful crafts material there is in Mexico. The variety is so big you will always find something you like. You can find black, red, and green clays. You will find options in every craft market, remember to buy item you will use and ask for a good wrap so you can take it easily in your luggage. If you are into kitchen items, you will be happy visiting Utilitario Mexicano if you come by Mexico City, you can also shop on their website https://utilitariomexicano.com/
Regions: All the country in markets
What to ask for:
Oaxaca's black clay work has a special charm.
A Mexican made poster for your home
Remember snorkeling in Quintana Roo, eating tacos in a puesto, climbing Punta Cometa, visiting arquitectural masterpieces, and have a grasp of Mexico with you at home. Also, its light, it will not break into your suitcase and will easily blend into your home decoration (not like that ashtray sombrero). We recommend a 100% Mexican brand Marea posters https://mareaposters.com/
Regions: Shipments to all the country
What to ask for:
A poster of your favorite place
A handmade collar for your dog
Regions: Shipments to all the country
What to ask for:
Woven necklace in your favorite color
When you think of getting your loved ones a gift, you mean your dog. We get it. And in Mexico, dogs are loved – there are almost 30 millions of them here. A beautiful high quality collar with bright colors could be a great souvenir for a dog lover. You can find them in markets and pet shops, and also online, for exemple at Pawy https://pawy.mx/
Huichol Art
Regions: Nayarit and parts of Jalisco, Durango, San Luis Potosí and Zacatecas
What to ask for:
A woven image of your zodiac sign or a figure of your favorite animal
A millenium art which was fundamentally a recreation of objects and things envisioned by chamans during their rituals. It is now one of the finest Mexican art. You can find sculptures, paintings, jewelry, figures and so on. You will find this kind of art in craft stores and online. Some of the most famous Huichol artist are Kukame Olegario, Emeteria Ríos Martínez and José Benitez Sanchez.
Natural Skincare and Makeup
With its impressive biodiversity, Mexico offers a range of plants and natural products that clever laboratories have put into natural skincare and makeup. There are a lot of brands and you will find every type of product. We would advise you to try an aloe vera based cream – they are so fresh and hydrating – and a « Melipona » honeybee soap or lotion. To only name a few, you can trust the brands Abeja Reyna https://www.abejareyna.mx/ (the rose spray is a must), Ahal is a cruelty free, vegan, grad with good skincare and makeup https://www.ahal.mx/ and Raw Apothecary which create products thought for all genders and skin type https://rawapothecary.mx/
Regions: All over the country
What to ask for:
Aloe vera or honey products
Home decor and design
Regions: All over the country
What you should to take: Absolutely everything you can fit in your suitcase.
Boots, hats and jackets (clothing)
Regions: In each region you will find unique materials
What to ask for:
Leather handbags, woven bags or hand-woven rugs
Mexican fashion has a long tradition of leather and embroidered fabrics.. You can find good quality articles in any market, and Mexico has really good fashion designers. If you are looking for a blouse you can check La Fabrica Social https://fabricasocial.mx/, you’ll find comfortable and high end clothing at Karla Fernandez https://en.carlafernandez.com/ and trendy leather goods at Montserrat Messeguer https://montserratmesseguer.com/ (Due Lipa’s favorite boots). If you are looking for a store with multiple brands and options, Cañamiel is always a good option https://canamielmx.com/.
Si buscas una tienda con múltiples marcas y opciones, Cañañmiel siempre es una buena opción https://canamielmx.com/.