MARCO & MOTA
A gallery showcasing local art and mojigangas (very tall papier-mâché figures that walk the streets of San Miguel de Allende) and home decor.
Relox 43, Zona Centro, 37750 San Miguel de Allende
+52 415 167 1536

THE LOCAL ARTISAN GUIDE
San Miguel de Allende is a small Spanish Colonial city located 3 hours north of Mexico City. Its stunning colonial architecture and views of the Sierra Madre range make for a must have visit in this city that is regularly listed as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The people are warm and friendly, the food is phenomenal and it host an art and artisan scene which draws many expats from all over. That is why shopping in San Miguel de Allende is particularly special as the artisans and crafts from all over Mexico are represented in many boutiques from high end and expensive to very affordable. It is one of our favorite place to visit and shop local artisans.
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A gallery showcasing local art and mojigangas (very tall papier-mâché figures that walk the streets of San Miguel de Allende) and home decor.
Relox 43, Zona Centro, 37750 San Miguel de Allende
+52 415 167 1536
A store that specializing in objects from nature for home decor. Also offering art, hats, leather goods, jewelry, wood objects and clothing.
Jesús 8, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende
+52 715 120 6188
A beautiful concept shop set in a former Spanish colonial home featuring an eclectic mix of carefully curated jewelry, clothing, accessories, home decor, furniture, art, and more.
Pila Seca 3, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende
+52 415 152 7343
Gallery and shop offering art, sculpture and home decor items from the different regions of Mexico.
18, Calle de Jesus, San Miguel de Allende
A prominent home decor and crafts store specializing in Moroccan and exotic styles. renowned for offering unique products such as rugs, mirrors, and boxes inlaid with bone.
30 Calle Aldama, San Miguel de Allende
Museum specializing in toys from around all the regions of Mexico. The museum gift shop has a varied selection of toys, handmade by Mexican artisans.
Núñez 40, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende
+52 415 152 2602
Casa Dragones is a small batch producer with a passion for crafting exceptional sipping tequilas, one bottle at a time.
Recreo 16, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende
+52 55 2728 6971
La Samaritana is a aquas fresca bar in a beautiful, secluded setting situated in the Hacienda El Santuario Hotel. They offer a selection of delightful colors and refreshing flavors, offering artisanal juices made with fresh, seasonal, traditional and exotic fruits.
Aldama 41 Centro, San Miguel de Allende
+52 415 156 1005
A jewelry boutique creating beautiful pieces for men and women, Everything they make is handcrafted and unique finding their inspiration in nature and in Mexican art.
Aldama 1A, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende
+52 415 145 2399
Well curated gift shop to the exotic hotel Hacienda El Santuario that features some of the best craftsmanship and giftsfrom all over Mexico.
Aldama 41, Zona Centro, San Miguel de Allende
+52 415 980 0192
A boutique featuring one-of-a-kind and limited-edition clothing. The designer is known for hand-dyed silks and cottons, including "must-have" shawls and ponchos.
43 Calle Aldama, San Miguel de Allende
+52 415 101 7481
A shop featuring affordable, handmade artisan crafts from all over Mexico.
Cjon. de Loreto 20, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende
+52 415 114 0524
A ceramic store where all the pieces are handmade and handprinted by local Mexican artisans.
Cjon. de Loreto 9, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende
+52 418 690 1991
Family owned rug store specializing in rugs made from artisans in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Cjon. de Loreto 48, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende
+52 415 152 8126
A market for artisans that stretches through the neighborhood with over 100 booths selling everything from handicrafts, clothing, jewelry, home decor, rugs, pottery, toys, foods, musical instruments, furniture and more. All at very affordable prices.
Entrance to market is at:
Lucas Balderas S/N, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende
+52 415 112 8138
Located steps from the La Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, ONO is a boutique that offers a a variety of textiles and traditional clothing along with accessories my by local and regional artisans.
Principal 20, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende
+52 415 152 1366
High end contemporary jewelry design and well curated women’s clothing shop also featuring accessories and handbags.
Calle Aldama, 10B, San Miguel de Allende
WhatsApps +52 5633702222
Mica specializes in handmade items that celebrate local history and tradition including; art & sculpture, home decor, textiles, objects, and toys.
Recreo 5C, zona centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende
+52 415 138 3562
A store specializing in Oaxacan textiles, including handmade wool rugs, loom runners, and home textiles using natural dyes.
Cjon. de Loreto 10, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende
+52 415 139 7050
A shop featuring sweet treats and traditional clothing from the region: Nun's Farts, Pinches, Slaps, Scoldings, and rich and delicious Tumbagones, a typical sweet from San Miguel de Allende.
Ancha de San Antonio 3, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende
+52 55 6059 4809
Brand that works to empower artisans throughout Mexico to create unique Mexican designs and works of art. They offer expertise in custom made orders for Furniture, Woodwork, Hardware, Wrought Iron, Home Accessories, Curtains, Blinds & Shades, Upholstery and more.
Aldama #1 Centro, San Miguel de Allende
+52 415 154 68 68
Cerámica Checuan specializes in high-temperature ceramics, which are fired at over 1,200 °C. All items are 100% decorated by hand, combining traditional art with sophisticated finishes to create unique pieces.
Calle: Relox 41-A, Zona Centro, San Miguel de Allende
+52 421 474 1222.
A shopping mall with restaurants featuring apparel, textiles and home decor shops. A great place for affordable textiles and home decor.
Mesones #53 Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende
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Situated just outside of Centro, The La Aurora Cultural Center for Art and Design was once a textile factory now houses shops and galleries that feature paintings, sculptures, antiques and handcrafted products by renowned artists who live in San Miguel. Also has two restaurants in the facility.
Calzada de la Aurora s/n
San Miguel de Allende
(415) 152 13 12
One of the stores in La Fabrica Aurora, Le Spezie offers a wide variety of Mexican and foreign products from beautifully design upholstery furniture to sculpture like lamps.
Calzada de la Aurora s/n
San Miguel de Allende
(415) 152 13 12
Cantadora is an antique emporium located in La Fabrica Aurora established by the Carreño family who have been dedicated for more than 25 years to reproducing colonial-era stonework and traveling throughout Mexico in search of folk art pieces from the 16th to 19th centuries to add to their antique collection.
Fábrica la Aurora
Calzada de la Aurora s/n
San Miguel de Allende
+52 415 152 1312
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Nelly Lorenzo (featured on the left) this award-winning weaver creates tapestries and rugs, onsite with a San Miguel loom, using wool, cotton ,ribbon, sisal and fibers , in beautiful combinations. She also offers off-loom weaving lessons.
Calz de La Aurora S/N, Aurora, 37710 San Miguel de Allende
https://fabricalaaurora.com/en/kora_portfolio/nelly-lorenzo-2/
Beautiful sign end store featuring contemporary Mexican furniture and home decor with a sense of history using natural materials found in Mexico.
Cam. a Alcocer Km 2.2, 37760 San Miguel de Allende
+52 415 154 8080
A boutique renowned for its exquisite collection of handcrafted ceramics, including tableware, planters, and garden ware.
Cuna de Allende 10, Zona Centro, Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende
+52 415 154 4945
One of San Miguel’s most beautiful home decor stores carefully and culturally curated by owner Marina Fernández de Córdova who travels around Mexico and collaborates with artisan using their handcrafted skills.
Cuna de Allende 3, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende
+52 415 152 1047
A store located in San Miguel de Allende that specializes in unique and high-quality fedoras, leather handbags, linen clothing, and fashionable jewelry.
Mesones 56 A, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende
A high end shopping mall with multiple stores selling high-quality Mexican designers' clothing, handbags, accessories, footwear, jewelry, eyewear, home decor and more.
Mesones 58, San Miguel de Allende
Maráh is a Mexican fashion house specializing in luxury handcrafted pieces for women: hats, handbags, leather clothing, shoes, boots, ankle boots, jewelry, belts, perfumes, wallets, and accessories.
Mesones 66, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende
+52 55 1977 6163
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Mexican footwear brand specializing in leather shoes, boots and sneakers for men and women.
Calle Hidalgo 9, San Miguel de Allende
Women’s boutique specializing in contemporary fashion.
Calle Hidalgo 7, San Miguel de Allende
Jewelry brand founded in 1937 in Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico that specializes in the design, manufacture, and marketing of fine silver jewelry and silverware.
Relox 25, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende
+52 415 688 2247
A high-end concept store that features a curated collection of Mexican Art, home design and fashion. Located on the ground floor of the historic Casa Cohen building, it serves as a creative hub showcasing unique "signature pieces" and artisanal goods.
Calle Relox, 18, San Miguel de Allende
01 415 152 7251
One of the best bakeries around specializing in pastries, sandwiches and coffee.
Relox Num. 12, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende
+52 415 152 1645
Fine Furniture Factory featuring Mexican design. They work with wood, metal and leather. In house gallery and exhibition. Custom made furniture and garden furniture.
Canal 3, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende
+52 415 152 0479
a home decor and design store.Furniture, and unique home accessories.
Calle Canal #14, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende
+41 515 20247
Mō The Concept House is an interior design store selling handcrafted, natural, and organic products that are 100% Mexican.
37700, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende
The store has two levels, and on both there is a variety of home goods and decor including glasses, cups, vases, plates, bowls, fruit bowls, planters, and other decorative items.
Zacateros 39, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende
+52 33 4162 2182
A boutique specializing in well made Mexican-crafted leather goods, including handbags and an array of stylish boots, shoes and accessories.
Pila Seca 16A, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende
+52 415 121 4936
High end furniture and home decor brand specializing in minimal design and high quality materials. Also offering art and antiques.
Pila Seca 8, Zona Centro, centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende
+52 415 150 0186
Pepa Pombo is a Colombian ready-to-wear brand reinventing knitwear since 1978. The collection features intricate designs, heritage and innovative techniques.
Hidalgo 4, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende
+52 415 688 3826
One of the most popular women’s contemporary fashion boutiques featuring clothing in natural and sustainable fabrics, handcrafted footwear for walking; original accessories that don't follow trends, and a selection of objects to make the perfect gifts.
Pila Seca 7, Zona Centro, Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende
+52 415 124 5449
An emporium set in a historical building of locally crafted products, from intricate textiles to beautiful ceramics, each piece telling a story of tradition and artistry.
Ancha de San Antonio 7, Zona Centro, San Antonio, 37700 San Miguel de Allende
A unique glimpse into traditional culture in the heart of colonial Mexico reflected by the masks of the regional areas and ceremonies. Featuring a gift shop of authentic Mexican masks.
Cuesta de San Jose #32, Colonia Azteca, San Miguel de Allende
415-154-4324
Great place to find art supplies for the many artists of San Miguel.
C. Margarito Ledesma 19, Guadalupe, 37710 San Miguel de Allende
+52 415 124 1667
A musical instrument store known for its collection of handmade, artisanal instruments and interactive demonstrations.
Calzada de la Aurora #4, Col. Guadalupe, 37710 San Miguel de Allende
+52 1 415 139 7261.
A fair trade art and design studio known for creating unique, environmentally sustainable home décor and accessories. The studio specializes in high-quality products made from recycled and discarded materials, such as tires, tin cans, and seat belts, to address local environmental issues and support the community.
Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende
Boutique crafting wearable goods with artisans to making art. Featuring jewelry handbags and accessories.
Calle Aldama 43-B Col. Centro 37700 San Miguel de Allende
+41 512 11615
One of San Miguel’s most highly sought furniture and home decor brands featuring furniture, lighting , objects, art, textiles and more.
Ancha de San Antonio 26, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende
+52 800 681 5393
Mexican eyewear brand whose mission is to empower people who wear glasses with stylish and attractive frames at a fair price.
Cuadrante 5, Esq, Cuna de Allende 19, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende
+52 55 1205 1050
Mexican jewelry brand featuring local jewelry designer.
61A CALLE RELOX, SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE
+52 415 133 3457