Historic market square (El Mercado)

San Antonio is filled to the bring with culture. For great Mexican food, bright colors, ambiance and of course plenty of shopping you can go to the Historic Market Square of San Antonio. The historic market square is actually the largest Mexican market outside of Mexico itself, so if you are in San Antonio you might as well check it out.  This market square is also one of the oldest places in San Antonio, as it dates all the way back to 1730, making it only 12 years older than the city itself.

At the Historic Market Square you will find El Mercado and The Farmers Market, which have over a hundred shops where you can go bargain hunting. Although quite a few offer cultural and touristic items, from colored skulls to Mexican guitars, which is perfect for when you are looking for souvenirs, handcrafted work and candies to take home for your family and friends. But the real crowd pullers are the abundance of bars where you can sit down and enjoy a refreshing drink and enjoy the Mexican cuisine and some festive live music. And of course the warm vibe that radiates from the colorful market.