In many places around the city vendors display their products in a clever, eye-catchy way to attract your attention. Colors, tastes and smells fill the air and souvenirs are as abundant as bargain opportunities.
You can buy almost anything in Mazatlan, from precious stones to seashells going through large amounts of t-shirts. Most stores are open from 9 or 10 a.m. to 6 or 8 p.m. Few Mazatlan shops close during the day and some are open even on Sunday afternoon.
One of the most special stores is NidArt, where you will find literally every kind of handicrafts. Maybe you will go sightseeing but you will surely find something you won't want to leave.
A shopping in Mazatlan could turn into a fulfilling adventure. Welcome!
Casa Etnika
This handcraft store is one of the best options to acquire authentic Mexican works of art. The store presents all the strikingly expressive colors of the Mexican craftsmanship, with some typical pieces of the national traditions, clay objects and jewelry. You can also find fully hand made hammocks and different kinds of utensils and house ornaments. In Casa Etnika you won't be able to find two pieces that look exactly the same, because each one is created individually, and they all are actually one of a kind. In the store there is also an exhibition of wildlife photography with wonderful pictures by a renowned local photographer.
Casa Etnika is a totally different shop, an excellent place to find real Mexican works of art. Even if you don't think to purchase a lot of handicrafts and souvenirs, this is a charming must-see place to visit.
La Gran Plaza
La Gran Plaza is the perfect place for those who love to go shopping, look around many shops and try clothes on or buy the trendiest shoes. With the style of those big shopping malls, but still keeping the traditional feel of Mazatlan, La Gran Plaza shopping mall boasts a movie theater, food court, boutiques and everything you need to spend a great time with your family.
NidArt
NidArt is one of the most unique places to buy handicrafts in Mazatlan. The name means Nest of Artisans, and is a studio, showcase and showroom of jewelry, photographs, artworks and crafts. You will be able to appreciate a myriad of figurines and works of art created by six families that exhibit their pieces in NidArt. Hopefully you will see some of them in the process of creating crafts. You will surely be astonished at the great variety and beauty of pieces you will find in NidArt, from clay figurines to leather masks, house ornaments, sculptures, engravings and drawings.
Markets
For a change of ambience in Mazatlan shopping we invite you to visit the Flower Market, in the place where a bus station was, offering a color burst and delicate perfumes. Now, if you decided to be active, Mictlan offers you a great variety of sport equipment from kayaking to snorkeling.
Sea Shell City Museum
Sea Shell City Museum features a huge variety of souvenirs, crafts and pieces elaborated with sea shells. You will discover all kinds of nice things; some are truly special and amazing. For that reason you will surely find a little something for that special person, or simply you will be able to acquire a beautiful souvenir from your vacation in Mazatlan.
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