Guanajuato has jealously preserved the tradition of ceramics. Majolica pottery was brought to Mexico by the Spanish in the first century of the colonial period. There are workshops of international prestige where authentic majolica and traditional pottery are produce. Among the various products that you will find are: jars, basins, plates, spice racks and bowls, among many others.

In shops all around the city downtown you can buy traditional silver and gold jewelry. You can find gorgeous and unique silverware, neckless and earrings. Other handcrafts are woolen fabrics, clay and brass utensils, wood carvings, blown glass and typical Mexican toys such as trompos (a top which is spun by winding a length of string around the body, and launching it so that lands spinning on its point.), yoyos and baleros (wooden stick and a colorful wooden barrel with a hole in its base joined by a strong string).

In the city of Guanajuato there are also beautiful pieces of stonework, as well as colorful papier mache pieces.

Another of the typical products of the city of Guanajuato are the coconut and peanut charamuscas in the shape of mummies.