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Expo TlaquepArte in Rosarito: Visit over 17 countries in one single exhibition

In addition, 15 Mexican states will bring handicrafts to the Centro de Convenciones Baja California Center

By Sonia Zavala2023-08-25T19:30:00+00:00

Expo TlaquepArte delights tourists and Rosarito natives by bringing the best handicrafts to this coastal municipality. In one week, this amazing exhibition will come back to the Centro de Convenciones Baja California Center from September 1 to September 4.

Which products can I find at Expo TlaquepArte?

Mexico's most important handicraft, jewelry, and decoration exhibition brings handicrafts that will cover all of your needs by offering the best products such as:

Carved wood
Salsas
Quartz
Jewelry and accessories
Typical Mexican candy
Mezcal
Lamps
Coffee
Sculptures
Sombreros and shoes
Clothes
Rugs
Ceramic products and much more

Guest country: Colombia

Though there are several different countries that will be at this exhibition, Colombia stands out as the guest country as it will bring its handicrafts, clothes, souvenirs, and even its famous coffee. All of this so that Baja Californians can enjoy the best of Colombia without having to travel thousands of miles.

Other countries that will participate are Turkey, Peru, Brazil, Argentina, Russia, Ecuador, Senegal, Kenya, Monaco, Ghana, India, Greece, Paraguay, Nepal, and Cuba.

There have been already 105 editions of TlaquepArte all across Mexico; it has had great success in all of these regions and this is due to their great variety of handicrafts, entertainment programs, raffles for attendants, and their food stands, which will offer burgers, gorditas, huaraches, tacos, and more, located just right outside the venue.

If you are from the United States and are worried about missing TlaquepArte, this weekend will be ideal for you. On September 4, Labor Day is celebrated in the United States which means you will have a long weekend to go to TlaquepArte in Rosarito without worrying about rest and long lines at the port of entry.

On the other hand, Mexico itself will also be a highlighted as there will be handicrafts from the following states:

Chihuahua
Coahuila
Michoacán
Morelos
San Luis Potosí
Mexico City
Yucatán
Zacatecas
Querétaro
Campeche
Quintana Roo
Chiapas
Guerrero
Jalisco
Nayarit
Oaxaca
Hidalgo
Tlaxcala
Guanajuato
Guerrero

Days and hours at Expo TlaquepArte in Rosarito

Expo TlaquepArte will take place from Friday, September 1 to Monday, September 4. Admission is free and it will be open from 10:30 AM to 8 PM.

It should be noted that many artisans at this exhibition are now accepting credit cards as method payment, though not all of them, which is why we recommend cash, so you don't have any issues when paying.