Nuevo Laredo - Post Report Question and Answers

Is this a "shopping post"? Are there interesting handicrafts, artwork, antiques, or other items that people typically buy there?

I don't think this is a good shopping post. Most of what is available is also available in the states. The exceptions are is the pottery dealer on Guerrero street. - Dec 2022


The only thing made here is the glass from the Bejines glass factory (but it's amazing -- ranging from tequila glasses to artistic plates and wall hangings; they also take custom orders. Check it out on Facebook). But there are a few shops with handicrafts from all over Mexico at good prices. - Jun 2018


The glass factory, the market en el centro. - Apr 2017


Hand-made glass products. You can go to the factory and watch them being made. - Feb 2016


Glass at the glass factory and pottery at the Alamo pottery in Laredo. Vega's also has some very nice Mexican clothes, furniture and pottery, but extremely overpriced. - Dec 2015


There's a great glass factory here. - Jun 2014


Furniture and crafts. - Feb 2013


Santa Muerta statues and knock off Big Pony polos. - Nov 2011


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