Markets Chiapas

Located behind the town hall, it extends to one of the streets leading to the exit of the city. You will have to bargain fiercely to get an interesting price. The first quality goods are sent to the Co-operatives in San Cristóbal and it was in Santo Domingo that the best business will be done.

However, in the event of a purchase in Chamula, the focus will surely be on traditional hats with colorful ribbons: They are superb, although expensive. It is better to be informed before making purchases in small villages.

The village market is taking place on Sunday. Although Chamula is not a large village, it attracts crowds of peasants from neighbouring territories to go to church, sell their crafts, buy food and fulfil their social obligations.

Don't miss to visit the San Cristóbal municipal market. It is a beautiful place, but saturated with colours and aromas. Every morning, the Indians in the region come down to sell the products they grow and buy what they need. You will be surprised by the type of transactions that take place there. While some Indians come to sell live hens and cocks in the hope of returning with some pesos, others come to buy underwear! Also look at the size of courgettes and tomatoes, as well as the appearance of the frijoles and chiles who are selling it: they do not look like the vegetables found in the supermarkets.

The handicraft market is held around the temple and former convent of Santo Domingo. There are dozens of stalls, each more colourful than the last: textiles, leather bags, traditional wooden toys. The qualities are variable, so take the time to look around; besides, it's a real pleasure for the eyes. You will find traditional pieces as well as pieces adapted to western fashion: blouses, skirts, trousers, sweaters, hats, purses, etc.