Oaxaca City has some
of the most popular markets
in Mexico. Oaxaca City has some of the most amazing markets
(more below) and there are market
days in nearby towns.
When you buy local, you are helping support responsible
tourism! Money spent in these markets circulate quickly
and supports the local economy. It's also a good pretext to
eat some delicious food and meet some great people.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A MARKET TOUR
For visitors to Oaxaca markets we have recommendations to make
the most of your visit.
Learn the lingo - Learn how to
say 'thank you' in the local lingo. Oaxaca has 16 indigenous
groups and more than 100 languages. Here
are a few greetings from the Pochimilco Market.
Leave a positive footprint -
When you're figuring which markets, restaurants and parks to
visit, think about walking!
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.
Bring change - Exact change is
always appreciated.
Bring your own bags - No need
to ask for a new bag if you can reuse an old one!
Pay attention - Tourists in markets
are easy targets for thieves. Lessen the chances of robbery
by paying attention.
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. Better
than taking a photo is printing out a photo from our Oaxaca
Markets Collection -- find the vendor and give them the
copy. Be Generous
After your visit - Evaluate your
experiences and share photos on Social Web websites including Facebook
and TripAdvisor.
WHERE TO BUY SPECIFIC GOODS
Bread - 20
de Noviembre, Abasto(s)
Ceramics - Artesania,
Benito
Juárez, Sánchez
Pascuas, Abasto(s)
Chocolate - 20
de Noviembre, Abasto(s)
Coffee - Benito
Juárez, Raychote,
Pochimilco
Grasshoppers - Benito
Juárez, Abasto(s)
Hammocks - Artesania
Sausage - Benito
Juárez
Leather bags, sandals - Benito
Juárez, Abasto(s)
Corn from the Comal - Pochimilco,
20
de Noviembre, Abasto(s)
Oilcloth (Mantel del Hule) - Benito
Juárez, Abasto(s)
Hats - Benito
Juárez, Abasto(s)
Rugs - Artesania,
Benito
Juárez, Sánchez
Pascuas, Abasto(s)
Mezcal - Benito
Juárez
Textiles - Artesania,
Benito
Juárez, Pochote,
Abasto(s)
Wooden Figures (Alebrijes) - Artesania,
Benito
Juárez, Abasto(s)
Wrestling masks - Benito
Juárez, Abasto(s)
RON'S FOODIE FAVORITES
If you were to ask me for my Top Foodie favorites:
Dulces cristilizadas in the Friday/Saturday Pochimilco.
Tacos de barbacoa in the Abasto(s) Market.
Cafe de la Confianza in the Benito Juárez.
Carnes
asadas in the 20 de Noviembre Market.
YOUR TURN
If you'd like to take our Market Challenge: Print
a photo from the Flickr Collection and seek out the vendor or
artisan. Give them the print-out.
Learn how to say 'thank you' in an indigenous language.
Ask permission before taking photos.
Ask permission and take photo of signage, preferably eco signs!
Add these photos with the name of the market to World
Signs
Ask permission to take photos of animals depicted in folk art.
Add these photos with the name of the artisan to World
Crafts
More things you can do ...
Ask what's in season.
Look for a food you've never seen before.
Eat something made with corn, chocolate or ... corn and chocolate.
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