Guadalajara - Post Report Question and Answers

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

Yes, so many handicrafts. - Aug 2023


YES YES YES. - Aug 2018


You will get all new glassware, ceramics, and textiles. - Feb 2017


The best Tequila (Forteleza), Artisenal jewelry, crafts, food, travel, experiences, surfing, shopping at the super high end malls or the open air weekly produce markets (Tianguis). - Feb 2015


So many things. This is a great place to spend money! - Oct 2014


Furniture, pottery, ceramics, food. - May 2014


Tonala is an Artist's town full of amazing Mexican items; you can furnish your house or send gifts home. You can even get furniture made to order for great prices. - Apr 2014


Mirror work, locally made mesquite furniture (VERY heavy, but well done), high-end tequila. - Jun 2013


Local artisian items. - Jan 2012


Local Arts/Crafts are wonderful - Jan 2011


Silver is cheap, and there are unique jewelry items here. Tonala has tons of local crafts, handmade furniture, blown glass, tile and other ceramics, pewter, and other unique items. Tequila is cheaper and better here. - Jun 2010


Local crafts from Tlaquepaque/Tonala: pottery, glassware, interior design stuff... - Feb 2008


Beautiful handicrafts of wood, metal, clay, woven items, etc. - Jan 2008


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