Unique & Interesting, come to mind when you wander around La Bodega. I came here on a friend's…read morerecommendation that knows I love unique items, now I'm hooked. The inventory is ever-changing, if you come in and see something you like and you better grab it, because I've made that mistake, and came back the next day and it's gone. Good prices on interesting works of art and upscale furnishings. I'm enjoying the hunt here at La Bodega. Michael D

I usually love Soriana, but this one stinks. Literally. It's smelly. I'm not sure what it is but…read morefrom the parking lot to inside the store, there is a dirty smell that makes me want to not buy any food products from this store. Unfortunately, this is the only Soriana in Chapala, so oh well. The good news is that they have a big selection of various products at low prices. Pro tip: go to customer service to get a Soriana club discount card for free.

It is unfortunate that someone would leave a review based on one experience. We have shopped at…read moreSoriana, Chapala many times and found it to be clean (no smell). The staff is helpful and they have a wide variety of products.

This place truly is the magical city. It is a must stop if in the Guadalajara area. Plan to spend…read moreat least one of your days looking, shopping, and eating great Mexican food. The people are the friendliest and really do wanna take care of you. It's a quick Uber away from Guadalajara.

Tlaquepaque is a must-do for tourists to the Guadalajara area, especially if you're looking for…read morelocal arts and crafts. Pasaje Independencia is basically the main shopping street that cuts through the old village. The street is closed off to cars and has arts and craft shops, restaurants, musicians and local artisans set up to cater to visitors in a safe area away from traffic. They usually have the street decorated based on holiday or artist theme so the decor is always rotating (they had giant ceramic pics the last time I was there). The rotating decor makes it a selfie takers paradise and there's something for just about everyone; shoppers, photographers, foodies people watchers, art aficionados. There's an old cathedral at the town square and sometimes there are dancers, voladores de papantla (aerialist religious ceremony that's protected by UNESCO), festivals, food and lots of things going on all the time. Tip: It's fun to look at all the Frida Kahlo stuff, but remember there are many indigenous artisans making beautiful things that are unique to this specific area. You can buy a Frida shirt anywhere but you can't buy hand beaded Huichol art in other parts of Mexico. What you spend your money determines whether places like this stay unique or end up looking exactly the same.

Came for a conference- place is beautiful and spacious with lots of shops for food and drink…read more(including Starbucks! Though international Starbucks memberships are apparently not honored). Signs are helpful and expo is easy to navigate from the inside and outside. Very informed and helpful staff, security is outside, and plenty of patio space with tables.