Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
THE ARTISAN’S ALLEY IN LA PAZ, A PLACE FULL OF COLOR
The crafts of the state reflects many of the old traditions and customs of the indigenous artisans.
Handicrafts in Miraflores
The Community of Miraflores has specialized in products made with leather as briefcases, purses, belts, saddles, among others.
Handicrafts in El Triunfo, Los Planes and Sierra de los Dolores
All these communities are famous for its products such as baskets, lamps and rugs made with torote fiber, young palm leaves and different types of shells.
Hand bags, hats, flowers, fans, vases, seat covers, jewelry boxes, packing boxes and toys are also made with palm leaves.
With the shells, the artisians create combs and various decorative objects.
Folk Art in Baja California Sur
Handicrafts in La Paz
In La Paz you can find handicrafts made with snail shells and sea rocks, keychains, as well as wood carvings, hand-painted t-shirts, engravings and figures with marine motifs.
The best places where you can buy local crafts, are: "The Artisian’s Alley", very near the mamin plaza, with picturesque craft stalls, or the "Market of the Craftsmen" with a variety of craft pieces from all over the state.
There is an important current of artists who also offer their works, so you can buy paintings and photographs.
Other products that you can buy are damiana cream, plum liqueur and some fruit jams such as orange, mango and pitahaya.
Handicrafts in San Pedro de la Presa
This community has specialized in products made with leather such as: portfolios, purses, belts, saddles, pistol and knives covers, handbags, boots and embossing works. Some artisans recycle the material from old cars to make knives of great beauty and quality.
Handicrafts in Loreto
In Loreto you will find seashells figures and some truly amazing handwoven garments, as well as accessories in brilliant colors.
Handcrafts in Los Cabos
In Los Cabos, as in La Paz, there are handicrafts made with snail shells and sea rocks, keychains, as well as wood carved figuress, hand-painted t-shirts, engravings and pieces with marine motifs.
There are some stores that directly support artisans to create unique and very high-quality products. One of the most outstanding options is a glass factory where you can directly see the artisans producing interesting pieces.
In the area of Los Cabos is easy to find craft stores in the main avenues where you can buy the artistic creations of the south Californian hands. One of the most outstanding options is a glass factory where you can directly see the artisans creating interesting pieces. Throughout the destination along the main avenues, as well as in the marina, you can find a whole range of establishments where you can purchase nice and colorful artistic creations.