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There are a number of markets in Mexico
City.
CIUDADELA
For a great selection of crafts from around the nation, visit the
Ciudadela, four blocks south of the Alameda
Park on Balderas Avenue just south of Paseo de la Reforma. It's
a semi-covered market with more than 200 stalls. Time may be running
out. In 2007 plans are underway to close the market to make room
for a modern shopping plaza.
The market sits on 16,000 square meters of prime real estate and
Mexico City's government has been eyeing the property as a potential
keystone for a major redevelopment project in the area between the
Hidalgo and Balderas Metro stations. In 2007 the (now defunct) Mexico
Herald reported that the Ciudadela's landlord, the Chamber of Deputies,
wants to cash in the property by trading it to the Senate for a
much-coveted building inside the Legislative Palace of San Lázaro.
The Senate, in turn, would sell the Ciudadela to a developer and
use the profit to help finance a new 1.5 billion-peso Senate headquarters
to be built on Paseo de la Reforma.
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BAZAR SABADO
Bazar Sabado (Saturday Market) takes place in the Plaza San Jacinto
in the San Angel neighborhood. Hundreds of vendors sell paintings
and other crafts.
OTHER MARKETS
There are also a number of boutique stores and the chain of Fonart
stores. Larger venues include the San Juan and Jamaica Markets.
MEXICANISMOS: MEROLICO
The merolico is a street vendor whose loud
and often humorous oratory is used to garner sales.
GREEN MARKETS
Looking
for an eco store? Check out The
Green Corner.
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MARKET TOUR
For visitors heading out to the markets, we have a recommendations
to make the most of your market visit.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Buy something - See something you
like? Make a purchase!
Bring small bills - Don't expect to get change for a small purchase if you are paying with a 200 or 500 peso note.
Don't block the corridors - Remember
that the market is a work environment. If you're in a group or traveling
by yourself, keep the corridors clear for other clients.
Ask before taking pictures - It's
common courtesy, particularly for close-up shots.
Pay attention - Tourists in markets
are 'easy targets' for thieves. Lessen the chances of robbery by
paying attention.
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