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Acapulco offers few places for notable shopping beyond run-of-the-mill souvenir shops. Most shops are open Monday–Saturday 10–7.
This shop in the Casa de la Cultura sparkles with crafts from the various regions of Guerrero state. Look for hand-loomed shawls, painted gourds, hammocks, baskets, silver jewelry, and Olinalá boxes. The latter come from a town in the northeast part of the state known for its lacquer work.
This shop has exquisite flatware, jewelry, and objets d'art.
Diamond jewelry of impeccable design by Charles Garnier and Nouvelle Bague is sold at Minette. There's also jewelry set with Caledonia stones from Africa as well as Emilia Castillo's exquisite line of brightly colored porcelainware inlaid with silver fish, stars, and birds.
A countrywide institution, Sanborns is a good place to find English-language newspapers, magazines, and books; basic cosmetics and toiletries; and high-quality souvenirs. There are three Acapulco branches in total, but this one is the most accessible.
