Walk along the colorful streets of San Miguel de Allende and you’ll find shops and boutiques filled to the brim with incredible and unique items. Below are five can’t-miss boutiques to shop for local designs during your next visit to San Miguel.
1. Mixta
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Come for the shopping, stay for the beautiful location. Housed in a former 18th century colonial mansion that has a stunning fountain courtyard filled with cacti and greenery, think of Mixta as the Anthropologie of San Miguel de Allende. As its name implies, you’ll find a mix of products, like textiles, fashion, jewelry, home goods and art by Mexican designers and artisans.
2. Dôce 18 Concept House
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Dôce 18 has a little bit of everything—food, fashion, art and even a hotel. Located in the heart of downtown San Miguel de Allende next to El Jardín, the shop at Dôce 18 Concept House brings together a curation of brands that represent the best in fashion, art and design from both local and international designers.
3. Fábrica La Aurora
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What used to be a former textile factory from the turn-of-the century is now home to dozens of galleries, shops and restaurants at Fábrica La Aurora. Discover unique furniture, jewelry, decor, and more, and be sure to pop in for an educational workshop with one of the resident artists.
4. Mercado de Artesanías
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This large, indoor-outdoor market has literally everything you could imagine—from hand-embroidered shawls, decorative pottery, silver jewelry and even produce—all at reasonable prices.
5. Sollano 16
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Shop a well-curated collection of decorative furnishings and accessories, both vintage and contemporary, from Colombian pottery to antiques from Spain and native art from Africa.