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FONART – Galeria Reforma

Mexico City

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FONART – Galeria Reforma

If you prefer a fixed price to the intensity of market haggling, try the government-run FONART, a shop that stocks folk crafts and traditional clothing sourced from all across Mexico. Prices are fixed and reasonable, and creators are treated and paid fairly.

Useful Information

  • Address: Avenida Paseo de la Reforma 116, Cuauhtémoc, CDMX
  • Phone: +52 55 5546 7163
  • More Info: www.gob.mx/fonart?tab=tienda
  • Address: Mon–Fri 11am–7pm, Sat & Sun 11am–5pm
  • More Info: Metro Stop: Cuauhtémoc

Shopping

While big department stores and shopping centers have settled in Mexico City, there is also a large number of small craft shops, art galleries, curious markets and beautiful souvenir shops to be found in the city center. Along the big streets you can find many lovely places ideal for a spontaneous shopping spree.

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