The Shopping Guide: Mexico City's Best Stores of 2019

It’s hardly a surprise that Mexico City—a hub for culture and the arts—has become one of Indagare’s favorite destinations for shopping. Since being named the World Design Capital of 2018, Mexico City (or CDMX) has attracted cutting-edge creatives across industries, who have flocked to the capital to be inspired by its local traditions and challenge boundaries in food, architecture and fashion. While the majority of the chicest boutiques and restaurants are concentrated within Mexico City's Holy Trinity of upscale neighborhoods—Polanco, Roma and Condesa—this sprawling city’s reach is vast and contains many hidden gems that are off the beaten path. For clothing, jewelry, home décor and more, this is the insider’s guide to shopping in Mexico City.Contact Indagare to plan a trip to Mexico City. Our expert team of trip designers can recommend the perfect hotels and activities for you, as well as arrange tours for exploring street food, shopping in Mexico City and more.

Best Shopping in Mexico City: Boutiques in Polanco

• Onora: unique contemporary décor and furniture, as well as regional finds such as pottery from Oaxaca and Puebla. Lope de Vega 330.
• Rodrigo Rivero Lake: antique treasures, paintings and sculptures by modern Mexican artists. By appointment only; Campos Elíseos 105.
• Lago DF: minimalist, urban-chic collection of clothing and accessories from emerging designers in Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Brazil and more. Av. Pdte. Masaryk 310.

Best Shopping in Mexico City: Boutiques in Roma, Condesa and Cuauhtémoc

• Four Seasons Hotel: well-curated selection of handmade, locally sourced accessories and jewelry. Highlights include embroidered leather jackets from La Matilde, statement earrings from Vangania and brightly colored embroidered clutches from Lucia Macarena. Paseo de la Reforma 500, Cuauhtémoc.
• Anndra Neen: one-of-a-kind, locally inspired, handcrafted jewelry and accessories, designed by two of the most fashionable It-Girls in Mexico City. Studio location: Havre 46, Juárez.
• La Increíble Librería: rare, indie and vintage books, as well as an eclectic offering of high-design stationery and decorative objects (and a café). 129 Jalapa, Roma Norte.

Best Shopping in Mexico City: Fashion

• Carla Fernández: bright and colorful clothing from one of Mexico City’s hottest fashion designers. Isabel La Católica 30, Centro Histórico.
• Yakampot: sleek, minimalist silhouettes in subdued colors that are popular amongst Mexico City’s best-dressed. Monte Athos 355, Lomas de Chapultepec Sección V.
• Cañamiel: funky, vibrant, light-hearted clothing and accessories sourced from Mexico, Brazil and Argentina. Park Plaza, Avenida Javier Barros, Sierra 540, Santa Fe.

Best Shopping in Mexico City: Markets

• La Lagunilla: one of the biggest and oldest covered markets in CDMX, selling food, antiques and great furniture—if you’re willing to hunt through the stalls. (Indagare Tip: Be wary of pickpockets here). López Rayón, 46, Centro Histórico.
• San Ángel Bazaar (El Bazaar Sábado): a wide array of local art and crafts in the San Ángel’s picturesque main square. Browse watercolors, frescoes, photography and more, then wander around the neighborhood’s charming cobblestone streets. Open only on Saturdays; San Jacinto 11, San Ángel.
• Mercado de San Juan: truly exotic, hardcore foodie touring with a dose of shock value. Known as the “Chef’s Market,” Mercado San Juan offers high-quality, hard-to-find items and is a must-visit for anyone interested in sampling roasted insects. Segunda Calle de Ernesto Pugibet, Centro Histórico.