Shopping in Coahuila, Mexico: Handcrafts, Souvenirs & Malls

In Coahuila, excellent quality in handicrafts can be found in many areas of the state. Thanks to the livestock and commercial richness in a number of regions of the state, it is common to find leather items such as footwear, saddles, cowboy boots and belts in almost all of Coahuila. Whether you are looking for something to give as a gift or simply to keep as a souvenir from this beautiful land, you can find that perfect "something" in Coahuila.

If what you prefer is to go shopping and browse through the different stores of a mall, you can find plenty of opportunities in cities like Torreon or Monclova.

As a border state, Coahuila offers the chance to go shopping in the United States. In the border cities Piedras Negras and Acuna, it is easy to cross the frontier and go shopping for name brand items at excellent prices.

Something you should not forget to buy when you go shopping in Coahuila is a "sarape," the most representative handicraft of the state. The sarape is a colorful woven garment made out of wool, used mainly to keep warm, by the creative and patient hands of local artisans. They feature different repetitive designs with vertical stripes and colorful zigzag lines that alternate with figures like triangles or rhombuses.