The market has everything from fruits and vegetables, to textiles for tourists, to mole, to pinatas, to aquarium supplies, to brooms. It is small and cramped but easily accessible from downtown and not too crowded inside. This isn't necessarily the best shopping in town, but a fun cultural experience with a lot to see. There are a few places to... More

Mexican markets are great places to wander through. Lots of things to look at and buy, fabulous flowers, but just didn't want to try the local specialty of crickets.

If you really want to know what is Oaxaca, what they eat, and how they dress. You have to go. Best prices in town.

A visit to Oaxaca without seeing this market would be sad indeed. Clothing, souvenirs, produce - you name it. And the comedores offer great food at very reasonable prices. Don't miss the tlyudas - sort of a Mexican style pizza and more than one person can possibly eat.

Try eating in one of the various comedors - you will not be disappointed. I haven't got up the nerve to eat a grasshopper yet, but maybe soon...

Picked up souvenirs, mescal and fabulous bags that I plan to use for lunch bags. There were some great leather bags here too. Lucky for us outside the market were Potato Chip Stands served with hot sauce. The best !Senor Cara de Papa I think.

This is the perfect place to buy a few knick-knacks at a fraction of the cost compared to more posh shops. Grab your souvenirs from here!

Great selection of artisans and food booths. The larger Abastos market is on the Periferico Rd 10 blocks north but this small market has a good sampling of Oaxaca delights.

Lots of activity and not particularly 'tourist" orientated. Excellent for buying spices like 'mole' and dried chilies of all kinds. Great place to pick up a well made straw hat at deliciously low prices.