When visiting Zacatecas, you'll probably wish your luggage had a bit more space. You might even end up with more bags, since the wide variety of shopping options that this city offers makes the idea of bringing many things back home a difficult one to resist. Due to its important mining tradition, Zacatecas features an endless number of stores where craftsmen sell authentic works of art made of gold, silver, precious stones and other metals. You can also find carvings made from pink quarry stone or leather, as well as woven or brightly embroidered cloth.
Since the city is considered by the UNESCO a World Cultural Heritage Site, big malls that require modern constructions don't exist because it would take away from the charming architecture of this beautiful city. So if you need to go out shopping, you only need to walk along the streets and allow its markets and silver stores to captivate you.Zacatecas Silver Center
There are many places in Zacatecas where you can buy silver items, mined locally from the region, with the Zacatecas Silver Center being one of the largest and most renowned. There is a wide variety of pieces that can be considered works of art, featuring intense detail, extraordinary beauty and the quality of Zacatecas' silver.
Historic Center
Zacatecas' Historic Center is the ideal attraction for people who wish to admire the colonial buildings and alleys, as well as for those wanting to take home a piece of the city. Discover in these narrow alleyways, lovely silver work, woven tapestries and saddlery. All handicrafts typical to this region can be found here.
Gonzalez Ortega Market
In this market, the majestic colonial architecture mixes well with the extensive assortment of products you can buy. It is located next to the Cathedral and it was used as a market until 1982, when it was remodeled and adapted to become the shopping center that it now is.
Guichito Candy Store
To walk around Zacatecas' streets looking for handcrafts, silver and other souvenirs is a very common activity. Venturing into Guichito Candy Store is undoubtedly an experience you cannot miss. Here you will find the most delicious and traditional candies from Zacatecas such as cocadas jerezanas (made with coconut and milk), melcochas (made from panela cheese and coconut) and charamuscas (milk candies which are made from melted, twisted brown or white sugar, usually with peanuts or coconut), guava and quince "ate" (candied fruit), as well as prickly pear cheese and honey. Take home an exquisite (and sweet) piece of Zacatecas with you.