El Parian Market
Puerta de Hierro, 72130 Puebla, Mexico
Description:
The El Parian Craft Market is a favorite tourist destination where visitors can see all kinds of traditional crafts in the region. It is open from Monday to Sunday from 10 to 20 hours.
The market was built in 1801. It is considered the first handicraft market in the city, which began its work from 1760 before the advent of the railway.
On the market, you can find various craft products: traditional dishes and decorative products, textile products represented by costumes, dresses, embroidered blouses, traditional Mexican costumes, blankets, scarves, jackets, tablecloths, leather, copper, ceramic products. On the market you can see bright bags, rugs, slippers made of palm trees. In some places, silver and nickel jewelry is sold.
Also, the market is famous for delicious sweets: sweet potatoes, walnuts, marzipans from peanuts or almonds, etc.