One of the best and most complete gift shop we found in Oaxaca. They have lots of handmade and…read morelocally produced art and a very helpful staff. Located near the Zocolo just about all the things you see in local shops are here, but so much more. And there is such a variety within each category. The wood carved and beautifully decorated "animals" comprise a zoo of selections. All nicely done and priced reasonably. Clothing, especially blouses, ponchos and dresses, are plentiful. Jewelry, carvings, statuary, pottery, leather stationary holders, papers and paper decorations are part of the inventory. Prices are slightly more than one will find in the smaller shops, but selection and quality are the rule here. If you are looking for something special or different, ask the staff, all of whom speak English which makes selection and buying easier and more convenient. And best of all, the artists are supported through this venue which encourages more art and maintains some of the art that is fading out due to mechanization. Great place to shop in Oaxaca City.

This was probably the coolest shop we went to in all of Oaxaca. It's a huge space with lots of…read moredifferent spots, sort of a consignment type set-up. There's every kind of Oaxacan product you can think of, from black pottery to traditional jewelry, alebrijes, leather goods, chocolate, tons of textiles and more. What I liked about this place though, is that each stand is a different artisan from somewhere in the region, and though the goods seemed to be of a higher quality than I found other places, the prices were really reasonable. I met the artist of a piece of pottery I bought for my mom, and spoke to someone else that made silver for another booth. A lot of the things we saw in the street and at the mercado really seemed to be mass produced, and That was definitely not the case here. I hope that when I made purchases here they were being truthful and the money truly went to the communities where the products came from, because if that's the case, I'm really glad.

Makedonia is primarily a gift shop that seems to cater to upscale clientele. I came for Organic…read moreMexican cigars. Not a terribly large selection, and without the customary humidor kept tobacco, I did indeed select some organic Mexican cigars, that I recalled from a past trip to Oaxaca. I'd avoid purchasing the Cuban cigars because they are almost twice as expensive and might not be genuine Cuban. Not a deal breaker for me. The cigar prices were fair. The customer service was "business only". Not much by way of curtesy, but it's a busy place. I got my cigars, and thanked the clerk who did not respond.

This is the only place, that my husband & I know of, that sells organic Mexican tobacco & regular…read moretobacco (we recently found a little organic market in Etla that sells it too). Here you can also find different kinds of rolling papers & filters to make your own cigarettes. My dad also told me that almost 25 years ago this was one of the few places where he could get CD's with music from Oaxaca. You can also find some appliances and a big variety of watches. If you're looking for organic tobacco this is the place to go, the only problem is that it's not always available, they don't receive many bags and they tend to sell within the first few days after they receive it.

When in Oaxaca you need to see the beautiful tapestries and clothes. I heard they even make the…read morecloth! The designs are colorful and creative! There are lots of vendors so if you look...it will take time!

This market is not good at all for finding quality markets in this city!! If you like nice, high…read morequality textiles that have Mexican flavor, you need to go to upscale boutiques in Mex City, Tulum, and even a few in San Cristóbal. Oaxaca is rich in its history. There is no doubt. But these markets for quality clothing are not accurate. U can find this type of clothing anywhere in MX. The food is ok. Not great. Go to La Flamita for great street food (al Pastor tacos). These markets (along with 20th Noviembre market, Abasto Market) are a one stop shop for strict budgets of low quality. And it's extremely filthy... Sorry to say it but it's true people. I'm so confused as to why people praise these markets that are anything but unique or of high quality.