Shopping in San Luis Potosi, Mexico: Handcrafts, Souvenirs & Malls

San Luis Potosi is the home of the very Mexican shawl and it is worldwide known as the most ancient article of clothing that is still used by the different Mexican generations. By their oriental origin, at the beginning they were called "chales" and during the passing of time the shawl took an identity as part of the Mexican culture and was adopted by various regions, each one giving it their own style in the form and color of the shawls making a particular stamp of their culture and of their clothing. This article of clothing doesn't know social status, it is used by native women as well as elite women at the most refined and elegant events.

Costanzo Chocolates

Since 1935, Costanzo Chocolates have won the heart of the San Luis Potosi people and its visitors too. The factory is located in the historic center and is managed by its owner Luis Costanzo, although you will find a lot of outlets throughout the city. They currently offer over 150 kinds of products using the best and the most modern machinery. Taste the famous "tornillos," "duquesas," "princesas," jellies and cinnamon-flavored nuts and others delights.

FONART

If we talk about handicrafts, the leading and the most traditional place where you will be able to buy something to your complete satisfaction is the FONART Store (National Foundation for Handicrafts Promotion by their acronym in Spanish) that is located in the Plaza San Francisco. The building was originally part of the Convent of San Francisco; nowadays it has a special design to show at the public the best handicrafts of the city and also of the country.

La Casa del Artesano (The House of the Craftsman)

Just a few blocks from Hidalgo Garden is La Casa del Artesano (the house of the craftsman). In this picturesque house can find some artisan examples of each state of Mexico; it has different areas where the culture of the many regions of Mexico is represented by their typical handicrafts of each place. You can shop while learning about the Mexican culture.

Hidalgo Market

The Hidalgo Market is a colossal building where you will find restaurants that offer the typical San Luis Potosi cuisine, as well as a wide variety of handicrafts like baskets, straw ornaments, and the finest shawls with designs that have won national competitions.

Republica Market

It is one of the most important and traditional markets in San Luis Potosi city, where you will find nice handicrafts and the delicious regional sweets that have made this state famous this state, such as the pulque muffin and cheese of the cactus fruit.

Plaza Sendero

This magnificent commercial complex is a symbol of the San Luis Potosi people which has a wide variety of stores where you can buy all kind of clothes, shoes, leather goods, and fine jewelry. But in addition to merchandise, Plaza Sendero offers banks and movie theaters with the latest films, as well as a beautiful merry-go-round full of colors and lights. It is ideal for the little ones.

Plaza Tangamanga

In this modern mall are a great variety of boutiques, design and departmental stores, fast food, as well as a cinema complex and electronic games area for the children, all of which make of this mall a very crowded place, especially on weekends.