Safe, fun, everything from A-Z. Historical district is adjacent to thw market. I'm a Spanglish speaking gringo from SoCal and went with my 6 year old. Recommend

Mercado just like I remember when I was growing up. So many food options, some great, some kinda shady. The lower levels offer merchandise like clothing, while the upstairs offers food. This place is in the heart of downtown Guadalajara. A definite must stop. The outside is so dirty, tons of trash and musty puddles of water everywhere. But honestly, I think it's part of the experience. Upon entering, the restaurant workers are really pushy to have you sit at their stalls. Be strong and walk past them. The ones by the door are usually way more expensive than the stalls on the interior white lots of more interesting food options. As far as food goes, it's really a hit or miss depending on where you decide to eat but most places are a hit! Just be ready to be interrupted by vendors selling anything from candy to cheese graters every few minutes. Also, tons of beggars asking for money. Overall a fun place to visit if you want an authentic cultural experience. It's not for everyone but for me, I absolutely love Mercados, the good and the bad.

Amazing casual experience at Mercado San Juan! 3rd floor has the food court, we went craving birria and loved it. These guys have a mass production of tacos, quesadillas, tortas and more. It's inexpensive, quick & delicious. Birria was a hit, my all time favorite and can't wait to visit again for more! Staff is very friendly & welcoming, tons of suggestions.. a few tips- dress casual, try not to take out your cell phone & stay vigilant as you might experience pick-pockets. My experience was great all around, but do keep that in mind to prevent issues.

There are many reasons to visit this market- the goods, the prices, the people, and the significance. With almost 3,000 stands, it's the largest indoor market in Latin America. Tacos, jewelry, produce, toilet paper, you can literally find everything here!

This is a place for souvenirs, candies, and different food stalls. It is a multi level inside market. You can also find things like live animals and clothing. You can also find knock off clothing and purses Don't be afraid to eat there. Just be wise. I would say go to a stall with the most people and probably avoid the fresh seafood and sushi. They have all kinds of food, including Asian. You can definitely haggle for a good price. Don't take the first quote. They will go down on the price. Cash is the accepted form of payment here

This one of several large indoor swap meets. Let's be clear, there's no swapping going on. It's a straight cash homie transaction. What you are going to find is just about everything from magic pills to 'cure' your baldness to live birds to trinkets and all sorts of knock offs If you know that going in, that's half the battle. PRO-TIP 1: If you haven't figured this out yet, you will be the ugly tourist, you need to greet everyone who greets you. Just don't do the simple head nodding as it's disrespectful. A Buenos Días or a Buenos Tardes is going to go a long way in securing a good price for something you want. PRO-TIP 2: watch your belongings. It's not uncommon to get bumped into. Either way your daypack sling over your shoulder and the front part in front of you or keep your wallet and your phone in your front pockets. Matter of fact, if this is your first time, I would only bring a selected amount of cash and leave everything in the hotel room While there are some vendors that will take credit, I would warn against it. Walk around and get familiar with your surroundings. It's not the Grand Bazaar but Mercado Libertad can be just as confusing as each corner begins to look like the other. At the very top is the food court, I can't recommend a single place and while there might be a few hidden gems, I would caution against it especially if you are a foreigner Once you have your bearings and you have taken mental notes of things you want to circle back, it's time to play, "Let's Make A Deal" You'll be quoted prices. Don't freak out but also be prepared to walk away. This is especially true when dealing with knockoffs like jerseys or luggage. If it's an artisan craft, your chances of bargaining are fair to midland One vendor will quote you 200 pesos for an item, and another will quote you 250'pesos. The vendors will not match so if the other vendor has you at 200 pesos, just go back to that vendor. PRO-TIP 3: Quoted prices will change day to day. If you go on Wednesday and the item is 200 pesos it may be 250 pesos, the next day. Here's your chance to bargain. Keep in mind that the person you dealt with yesterday is not there today so your argument may fall on deaf ears. It's up to you on the price. For 50 pesos, $3 USD difference it may not be a big difference for other items and their prices it maybe. You decide. Mercado Libertad is the ultimate in shopping for last-minute keychains or those magic pills to grow a third arm. It's a sight to experience just make sure you're prepared before going on a ride instead of being taken for a ride.