Shopping in Queretaro is quite an experience; in this cosmopolitan city you will find large malls with several department stores, famous clothing brands, movie theaters and lots of entertainment to spend a pleasant family day. Also, there are several bazars and tiny mobile shops in the historic center of the city, where you will find a great amount of crafts typical from this region as well as local candies, clothing, toys and all those traditional articles of the Mexican culture.
Handicrafts
Thanks to Queretaro's indigenous ascendancy, you will find in this city a wide range of crafts of unique style, such as: beautiful costumes made of blanket textiles, wool and linen, knapsacks, embroidered clothing and woven fabric. Moreover, you will find gorgeous tablecloths and knitted napkins under the lace trimming technique, a unique regional style. For infants and doll collectors, you can purchase them from the local indigenous women that make tiny rag dolls wearing the traditional costumes of the state and region.
Furthermore, Queretaro stands out because of its basketwork and rigging, made of plants such as the ''maguey tissue'', worked sticks, sauz tree poles and rockrose to knit different textile objects; apart from the typical crafts made of wicker, rattan, roots, cane and pine tree.
Lapidary works are a rather popular handmade expression of the Queretaro people; they use materials such as marble and slab for cutting figures as well as the gray, orange and black quarry to work floor tiles and carve ornamental items. You will find also beautiful sculptures, fountains and architectural elements. All the forged iron and steel works are also important handmade items typical from Queretaro , along with timber and pottery activities.
Plaza Galerias
This mall features over 70 prestigious shops with the best brands and department stores, such as Liverpool, Sears and Sanborns. Also, it features a wide range of services such optician stores, dental clinics, banks, phones and a lot more for your and your family's comfort. You will find as well, a safe and convenient taxi service. The mall features all the necessary facilities for handicapped people as well as a spacious parking lot for over 1500 cars with 24 hour surveillance service.
Plaza Boulevares
In this mall you will find all you need for absolute entertainment, it is an ideal spot for an evening full of fun and distraction. It features 12 movie screens, restaurants, coffee shops, stores, gym and even nightclubs. It is definitely a family reunion center where you will find entertainment for children and adults.