You can find anything in Xela, from used clothes to souvenirs. If you want to taste the real Guatemalan shopping experience, head to the market La Democracia in Zona 3. Open every day from early morning to late afternoon, fruits and vegetables are cheaper than in Zona 1. Bargain hard. If you’re...
If you’re looking for beautiful woven souvenirs, go to Trama Textile. One block north of Parque Central, inside Santa Maria, Trama is a women's weaving association representating seventeen cooperatives from five regions. Created in 1988 to support the families after the Civil War,...
The first Sunday of every month there is a handicraft market at the Parque Central. There are also a few souvenir shops on the first floor of the Centro Commercial next to the Park. Always bargain....
For delicious cakes and breads, go to the Bake Shop in Zona 3. Run by American Mennonites, this bakery sells everything from healthy whole wheat breads to glazed donuts and delicious cookies. Open only Tuesday and Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., it’s best to go...
To buy fair-trade products, go to Al-Nature. Two blocks from Parque Central, this coffee shop supports local cooperatives by selling granola, organic coffee, jams, peanut butter, chocolate and natural medicine. Do your shopping while enjoying a good cup of coffee and a delicious piece of pie. Open...