Almost like something out of Indiana Jones. They had amazing handicrafts and other neat crafts. Also, it was very scenic.

The market is absolutely wonderful. The vibrant colors of the Mayan women wearing their traditional dress, the booths selling everything from crafts to food, was a photographer's dream. I recommend buying lunch from a street vendor for the full experience. It helps if you speak...More

The market is way to big to navigate by yourself, especially if you don't speak Spanish. We own a small import business in the U.S. and had specific textiles and toys we wanted to buy. We were lucky to meet Juán as soon as we...More

We went there on a Thursday morning and were very disappointed. Apart from the church that was quite fascinating, and inside which we spent some time, everything else was kind of dull and boring, and very touristy. Not a so-called highlight we would recommend at...More

This is the biggest market in Central America. There are hundreds of colorful booths - full of woven goods, bags, table-runners, pouches, blankets, jackets, jewelry, fruits, vegetables and trinkets. Most tourist only come from 10:00-2:00, as they come in on shuttles from other cities. I...More

This market is lots of fun..and sells both local and traditional wares. Get there early as most tourists start arriving at 10am and market gets crowded. No need for guide you can do it on your own. Make sure you bargain hard. We found prices...More

So worth the visit. Go if you want to see many native crafts. Don’t go if you want to find a lot of practical things for your North American home. Amazing artistry. We’d love to go again.