Buy Your Souvenirs at the Noa Noa Handicrafts Market in Acapulco

If you are planning to have a stress-free vacation in Mexico, you should definitely stay in Acapulco. This city is famous for having the most beautiful beaches in the country. But, this place is not only about sand, water and sunbathing. It also offers history, culture and art of Mexico. So, when you get tired of staying at the beach all day, you can come and take a look at some of the beautiful artistic objects of Acapulco.

Acapulco

Acapulco is a gorgeous coastal city and one of the most important sea ports (since the early colonial period) in the state of Guerrero which is situated on the Pacific coast.  Acapulco has been the countrys 16th largest metropolitan area and one of the most popular destinations from the golden days in the 1950s. What everyone loves about Acapulco is its beautiful landscapes: bays that are surrounded by golden sandy beaches and exotic vegetation besides the view provided by the Sierra Madre del Sur Mountains. Moreover, it is a destination perfect for all kinds of tourists. It is the first choice for springbreakers. Newlyweds fall in love with the luxurious hotels and warm Mexican environment. Families have fun at the several parks, beaches and the water parks for children. Everyone is welcomed! But apart from this, there is also room for art.

The Noa Noa Market

In Acapulco you will be able to find all types of arts and crafts that represent part of the traditional Mexican art culture. You might find fine pieces of art as well as cheap but lovely souvenirs, in case you are on a tight-budget trip. If you want to see and get some of these artistic designs, you must visit the Noa Noa Handicrafts Market, one of the famous crafts market in Acapulco. Noa Noa might not be like those enourmous markets in the Old Town of Acapulco but it is a more relaxed place which is praised by locals and foreigners alike for its good taste and originality. So buying your souvenirs at the Noa Noa Handicrafts Market in Acapulco is a great plan.The craft market is located on the Miguel Aleman Costera Street, across from Tamarindo Beach and it opens everyday approximately from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.

What Can You Get?

As I wrote above, this emblematic market display an interesting collection of items that show the good taste and creativity of the artists. So even though the collection is smaller than bigger markets in the Old Acapulco, it is still an amazing place to get your souvenirs and pieces of art. Most of them are made from minerals and precious stones which are already icons of Acapulcos coastal region. The collection that you will find portray the typical handicrafts created by local craftsmen: silver jewelry, embroidered clothing, and crafts carved from wood, alabaster, and onyx. But besides art, you can also buy and taste the delicious cocadas, coconut sweets that are a must if you visit the Acapulco region.

As you see, besides enjoying the sun and ocean of Acapulco, you can enjoy some of Mexicos finest and most creative artistic designs. Besides, you can take this precious souvenirs and keep them as a memory of your great vacation time. But I am sure that you will want to come back for more.

Romina Nieto

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