The most endearing time of the year is at its best this 2021, especially considering that last year we were not able to enjoy the festivities as we like. It's time to put that Christmas bonus to good use and start buying gifts for family, friends or your partner. If you are one of those who will hardly have the opportunity to do so, don't worry, we have you covered!
We've put together a list of the best places to find what you're looking for or even things that will exceed your expectations. Choose from our categories and browse the shelves of these stores and spots that have the perfect gift for your loved ones and even for yourself. It's shopping time!
A little bit of everything:
Squares, boutiques and markets.
- What can you find? Different stores with local and national brands with the best in design in clothing, jewelry, furniture, and even art.
- Location: Clock 18, Center.
Firefly Square
- What can you find? The one for classic purchases in large department stores.
- Location: Book. Jose Manuel Zavala 165.
- What can you find? The most original jewelry and leather clothing and accessories from local brands.
- Location: Mesones 53, Center.
- What can you find? Bags, decorative objects, furniture, art pieces, clothing and perfumes.
- Location: Hidalgo 19, Downtown.
- What can you find? It is a design and gastronomy centre selling handmade ceramics and interior design pieces.
- Location: Railway station.
- What can you find? Organic, sustainable and artisanal products and foods, ideal for vegetarians and vegans.
- Location: San Antonio 123 Width.
Handicraft Market
- What can you find? Lots of souvenirs, textiles and accessories, and plenty of decorative objects for those who love the rustic style.
- Location: Lucas Balderas, Center.
For fashionistas:
Designer stores and designer brands.
- What can you find? The most exclusive luxury brands and designers. If you have a selective taste, you will find clothes and accessories such as hats here.
- Location: Juarez 7, Center.
Carla Fernandez in Hidalgo Inn
- What can you find? Items by Mexico's most representative designer who recognizes the textile techniques of indigenous communities.
- Location: Hidalgo 19, Downtown.
- What can you find? Amazing locally designed clothing, shoes and accessories.
- Location: Clock 23, Center.
The Collection at Dôce 18
- What can you find? Exclusive store with brands such as Sangre de mi Sangre, Regina Dondé, Hilando México, Cristina Ramella and more.
- Location: Clock 18, Center.
- What can you find? Jewelry for women and men with avant-garde and purposeful designs.
- Location: Channel 16, Center.
- What can you find? Fantastic handmade jewelry, with very original designs.
- Location: Aldama 1A, Center.
Virgins, Saints & Angels (VSA)
- What can you find? Very nice accessories with religious and spiritual motifs.
- Location: Recreation 68, Downtown.
- What can you find? Garments and textiles curated by Guadalupe Álvarez.
- Location: Railway station.
- What can you find? Bags, hats, jewelry and accessories in a boho-chic style.
- Location: Cradle of Allende 15, Center.
- What can you find? Beautiful sarapes inspired by traditional styles from all over Latin America.
- Location: Recreation 26, Center.
- What can you find? Colombian brand specialized in fine fabrics in clothing.
- Location: Dry Cell 2, Center.
Time to renew spaces:
Furniture and decorative objects.
Laura Kirar at Meson Hidalgo
- What can you find? The renowned interior designer has some pieces in this hotel and boutique that she also owns.
- Location: Miguel Hidalgo 19, Center.
- What can you find? In this Mexican design space you can find textiles, furniture, lighting, antiques and art objects, much of it handmade.
- Location: San Francisco 49, Downtown.
- What can you find? Incredible lamps and fine handmade wood furniture.
- Location: San Antonio 26, Downtown.
- What can you find? An icon in SMA where you can find refined ceramics in all their shapes and presentations, as well as decorative objects for home and garden.
- Location: Cradle of Allende 10, Center.
- What can you find? Furniture and decorative objects brought from the most exotic places in the world.
- Location: Cradle of Allende 15, Center.
- What can you find? A very eclectic store where you can find everything from ceramic pots and decoration to jewelry and organic beauty products.
- Location: Sollano Street 16, Center.
For the most foodies:
Gourmet products and liquors.
- What can you find? The best bread in town. Must-have Christmas dinner favorites, they also have a bread subscription delivered to your home every week!
- Locations: Mail 29, Clock 12 and Departure to Celaya.
He Liquor Store
- What can you find? The spirits you crave the most and can't find anywhere else are here.
- Location: Zacateros 81, Downtown.
- What can you find? The experts in olive oil and balsamic have boxes with various products perfect for giving as a gift.
- Location: Zacateros 83, Center.
- What can you find? These vineyards are a classic with many experiences, you can always give a good tasting or some of their grape varieties as a gift.
- Location: Qro – SMA Highway
- What can you find? A fantastic variety of wine types and labels for all tastes, both natural and made with local grapes. You can also find them at El Liquor Store.
- What can you find? Seasonal desserts, homemade preserves, artisanal chocolate and cheeses. They already have Christmas baskets! Ready to give as a gift.
- Location: Josefina Orozco 10.
Beautify this season:
Beauty and personal care products.
- What can you find? After giving yourself a good grooming treatment, don't forget to take some of their pomades and balms for hair and beard, they are amazing.
- Location: Aurora Causeway, 11.
- What can you find? Natural products for skin and body care, for both men and women.
- Location: Jesus 24, Center.
- What can you find? Handmade soaps with delicious aromas such as rosemary and mint, lavender, eucalyptus, Himalayan salts and more.
- Location: shops in the city or at amayajabones@gmail.com
- What can you find? Herbal tinctures, altar and ritual kits, readings about botany and the healing power of plants, and natural beauty products.
- Location: Dr. Ignacio Hdz Macias 72.
- What can you find? An institution in SMA, with its ancestral remedies and ointments that have already been selected for you to buy and give as gifts.
- Location: Clock 28, Center.
Xinu at Meson Hidalgo
- What can you find? Perfumes based on the continent's botanical diversity, as well as oils and creams with these same fragrances.
Location: Hidalgo 19, Center.
