Everyone knows Masaya's Handicraft market. It's a market created for tourists, and the prices are accordingly. However, less known is the handicrafts section at the Masaya Municipal Market, with much lower prices (maybe one fifth of the price).That's were these savvy shoppers were headed!
It's not as fancy and clean, as the tourist market, but that's part of its charm. (Picture by Hans Sterkendies)
I just had to share what I bought and at what price. I was amazed.
So, I got a wooden bowl, made of different local woods, a ceramic, decorative house, a t-shirt, wrist band, hair band, chandelier earrings and a woven bag for the total of $ 32! Oh, and if my folks are reading this... now you know what you'll be getting...
After the exhaustive time shopping, we went for lunch at a "best, most authentic" Mexican restaurant in all of Nicaragua. We had yummy enchiladas and margaritas for lunch, and it only cost $ 17 for two, including a 10% tip. Oh, and best of all, we didn't have to pay any "gringo-taxes" to the local police on the way!
