Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
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The city of Chihuahua has two attractive shopping centers:
- It is the largest in Guadalajara with department stores, stores with international brands, cinemas and restaurants.
It offers stores with recognized brands, restaurants and a department store.
- Plaza del Sol
It has department stores, boutiques and a large food court.
As for handicrafts, being the state capital, here you can find pieces from all over the state, including the prestigious Mata Ortiz handicrafts that creates outstanding handmade, coiled pots or ollas, following centuries old methods.
Other typical Chihuahua crafts are the carved doll made by the Rarámuri dressed in the same colorful clothing typical of that ethnic group.
The basketry made with palmilla, soto and pine leaves, is also another craft typical of this state, like the carved wood masks where some of the most deeply rooted traditions of the Sierra Tarahumara are represented.
Other famous product of Chihuahua is the Sotol, considered the magical drink of Chihuahua and known as "the spirit of the desert." Sotol is only barely related to agave, is also smaller than the agave plant and agave and sotol grow in different regions. You find Sotol white, rested and aged.
All these products and much more can be purchased at the Casa de las Artesanías in Chihuahua.