And though you may think you have found a bargain, be prepared to negotiate. Don t accept the first price quoted and don t be afraid to walk away. You may find the same product at a lower price a bit further on or discover that the price has dropped upon your return. Many visitors find that bargaining is at least half the fun of shopping in Ju rez. Another must visit is the Cuauhtemoc Market in the center of town.
Locals shop here alongside tourists for various gift and food items.
Just remember when making your selections, that you may not bring back to the United States plants, animals, fruits or vegetables, any item made from an endangered species, or other contraband. Upon return to the United States border, be prepared to state your citizenship and to declare your Mexican purchases, paying duty when necessary. For a more leisurely shopping experience, El Paso visitors may want to travel north about an hour to the quiet town of Mesilla, New Mexico. Tin facades, adobe walled patios, and brick moldings adorn the shops on the Mesilla Plaza, many converted from centuries-old homes. M ost days those who stroll along the plaza walkways will be serenaded by a local band playing traditional Mexican music in the central bandstand.