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El Mercado Viejo Craft Market

Restaurant

😐 If you like to buy bags of souvenirs to fill up your suitcase and bring home with you then you've come to the right place. Lots of stalls selling pretty much the same stuff at tourist prices here but you can haggle to get the prices down though. There are some nice little places tucked away though,... People often mention market, prices, souvenirs,


Address

XWF4+HGP, Av. El Progreso, Masaya, Nicaragua

Contact

+505 2522 7731

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (666 reviews)


Working Hours

  • Friday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Saturday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Sunday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Monday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Thursday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: market (10) prices (7) souvenirs (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Wolfgang K. 6 years ago on Google • 502 reviews
    Hier kann man sehr gut lokal hergestellte kunsthandwerkliche Produkte kaufen. Ausserdem hat der Markt ein ganz besonderes Flair. Man kann in Ruhe bummeln und wird nicht zum Kauf gedrängt. Wer in der Gegend ist, sollte den Markt besuchen. Uns haben besonders die frisch zubereiteten Obstsäfte geschmeckt.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 James s. 4 years ago on Google
    If you like to buy bags of souvenirs to fill up your suitcase and bring home with you then you've come to the right place. Lots of stalls selling pretty much the same stuff at tourist prices here but you can haggle to get the prices down though. There are some nice little places tucked away though, to sit down, have a good coffee and small snack and watch life go by for a while.....go on, give it a visit, you know you really do need that fridge magnet.!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marc-Grégor C. 1 year ago on Google • 465 reviews
    A fun little craft market. With many choices in memorabilia to being home for friends and family. The price is fair, you may pay the tourist tax but a few cents does truly matter? Lots of kind people, and many colorful objects from bags, to crafts, to potteries, to wooden toys.

  • 3/5 Rich C. 7 years ago on Google • 283 reviews
    A typical commercial tourist trap. Great for kids. Every vendors the same. Beautiful historic fort

  • 4/5 Whittni O'Brien G. 7 years ago on Google • 105 reviews
    Fun market to practice haggling at. If you don't have, you're wasting your money! Splayed cash is a big tool. Know how much you want to pay before hand and have it ready. The clay animals can be purchased cheaply by listing the price of competitors. Don't buy a hammock, you can get one in the streets for less than $5, if you pay more...just don't. WARNING: Some boys sell little origami animals made from leaves. They tell you it's free, and then say "$1!" if you take it. Kind of a messed up guilt trip. Still a cute market! Beware of possible pick-poketers. Never let anyone see how much money you have in total.

  • 4/5 Francisco Erasmo Soriano J. 6 months ago on Google • 56 reviews
    Nice place to find hand crafted articles , I like to buy hamacas Low pressure sales , relaxing atmosphere

  • 4/5 Victoria W. 7 years ago on Google • 53 reviews
    Super authentic and good prices but be ready for people to approach you selling things as you go in. Once you get in the labyrinth of shops you're fine

  • 4/5 Samantha T. 6 years ago on Google • 25 reviews
    This market will give you a taste of some of the goods Nica has to offer. There are lots of shops with all of them featuring a lot of the same items. (Hammocks, pottery, jewelry, etc.) It's a good place to get souvenirs. It is geared for tourists though and the prices of the products will reflect that. You can negotiate with them and they'll give a new price that's "just for you". There is a market about 4 blocks from this market that has prices for locals. This place is nice for a visit at least.

  • 3/5 Hugo C. 6 years ago on Google • 18 reviews
    I little to expensive, but nice clean and very safe great baho for lunch always ask for discounts a bit pricey

  • 4/5 Indrha K. 4 years ago on Google • 14 reviews
    Do you need souvenir? This is the place. It is safe, quality products, the key is to buy more than one and negotiate. The place is small but worth knowing.

  • 5/5 evertz francisco gonzalez g. 3 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    Es super buenísima

  • 4/5 Julio Z. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) X its excellent meals are very good and at a low price (Original) X sus exelentes comidas son muy buenas y a bajo precio

  • 5/5 erik m. 5 years ago on Google • 3 reviews
    This old Spanish fort has been transformed into a vibrant local market. With hand made items , masks, and necklaces,, to various shirts, hats, shoes, and local produce. We stayed in San Juan del sur but stoped here to browse and shop. In the market there was live music , local food, great values and friendly faces. We are from America (Las Vegas) and used to the typical souvenir shop, this is definitely not it ! This craft market captures the culture and essence of the beautiful unique Nicaraguan people. Try to steer away from San Juan Del Sur , for shopping (if possible ). Most shop owners from San Juan Del Sur get all of their merchandise from here for dirt cheap and resell it to unsuspecting tourist at much higher prices. While in Nicaragua this is by far the best value for all your local souvenirs or beach wear.

  • 4/5 Lucy Rayo S. 2 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    Muy buena

  • 5/5 SULIMAN A. 4 years ago on Google
    very nice place ,like it

  • 4/5 Martin U. 8 years ago on Google
    Typical tourist market, but nice to catch some souvenirs.

  • 5/5 Teresa G. 5 years ago on Google
    A cute block of small shops with great prices.

  • 5/5 Genesis A. 1 year ago on Google
    Dale pa ya! From a Miami girl to a Mercado girl. The place is bomb 👌👌👌

  • 5/5 Arijean F. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for souvenirs.

  • 3/5 Luden P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is very quiet to go to taste with the family (Original) Es muy tranquilo para ir a degustar con la familia

  • 4/5 Francisco M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good atmosphere (Original) Buen ambiente

  • 5/5 Manuel S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Here you can buy everything from handicrafts to souvenirs and jewelry, leather goods, etc (Original) Hier kann man alles kaufen von Kunsthandwerk bis Souvenirs und Schmuck, Lederwaren usw

  • 3/5 Gonzalo B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The truth does not enter the casserole of Don Nacho. I can't give an opinion about it. What happens is that just by going to the front of the business they grab the information on my phone which is an invasion of my privacy. The problem is that it not only happens to me, but to everyone who carries a smartphone. (Original) La verdad no entre a la cazuela de Don Nacho. No puedo dar opinión al respecto. Lo que pasa es que con sólo pasar al frente del negocio agarran la información de mi teléfono lo cual es una invasión a mi privacidad. El problema es que no solamente pasa a mi, sino a toda persona que porta teléfono inteligente.

  • 5/5 Vélez Viajero 5. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful crafts for tastes colors (Original) Artesanías muy hermosas para los gustos los colores

  • 5/5 Leena J. 4 years ago on Google
    Tämä liittyy efelliseen kommenttiini. Kesken kiertelyn torialueella, pysähdyin katselemaan ja kuuntelemaan ruokakulttuuriin liittyviä esityksiä.

  • 5/5 Sergio yesca z. 4 years ago on Google
    I've never been here

  • 5/5 Lizette Palacios G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Rich Nicaraguan menu (Original) Rico menú nicaragüense

  • 5/5 antonio p. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You need to navigate (Original) Se ne sesita navegar

  • 5/5 jorgeluis b. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pleasant attention. (Original) Agradable atención.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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