Hermosillo - Post Report Question and Answers

Is this a "shopping post"? Are there interesting handicrafts, artwork, antiques, or other items that people typically buy there?

No. Everything you could need or want you can find in Hermosillo or Arizona. - Sep 2024


No, not really. There are wood carvings, but I was hoping for more art like rugs or baskets. - Sep 2022


No. They sell wood sculptures, chiltepin pepper grinders made of wood, and beef. - Aug 2022


Nada. If you travel to other parts of Mexico you can find a lot of stuff. - Aug 2015


There isn't much in the way of local items other than made-to-order cowboy boots and ironwood carvings. You can get other Mexican crafts in San Carlos, but they are priced at a tourist rate. There is some copper in Imuris on the way to Tucson. - Apr 2013


Cowboy boots and ironwood sculptures. - Dec 2009


Variety of local items are available, including typical foods (sugar cane and derived candies; beef, fresh seafood, fresh vegetables and fruits; pastries; etc.), ironwood figures unique to the Seri indians of the area, and traditional rural trappings associated with an agricultural lifestyle. - Feb 2008


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