Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village
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Art
Overview
Tlaquepaque is a shopping and business complex in Sedona, Arizona, United States. Located on either side of State Route 179 (SR 179), as it crosses Oak Creek (a tributary of the Verde River), it was founded in 1973 by Abe Miller as an artists' commune. The land on which Tlaquepaque stands was a sycamore grove owned by Harry and Ruby Girard.
Practical Info
Mon10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sun10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Suggested Duration2-3 hours
Best TimeOctober to May. It's highly recommended to go in the afternoon, strolling and browsing art shops in the exotic courtyard, then choosing an open-air Mexican restaurant to dine under the huge sycamores and neon lights as they come on
Getting ThereLocated next to the core crossroads at the heart of Sedona's old town (junction of AZ-179 and AZ-89A). An extremely prime location, the shopping village has several huge completely free public parking lots—extremely smooth to drive to
Travel Tips
- This is a top-tier open-air art shopping village built authentically in the traditional style of the old town of Guadalajara, Mexico; its name means 'the most beautiful village' in the indigenous language
- The village's architecture has great aesthetic value: ancient vines cover the walls, with a serene Spanish-style fountain central courtyard, vintage red-brick arches, wrought-iron balconies, and charming traditional cobblestone walkways
- This is undisputedly Sedona's cultural and fashion core, hiding dozens of America's top independent art galleries, handmade blown-glass workshops, famous Native jewelry shops, and several high-end signature scenic restaurants
Reviews
Positive
- As beautiful as a fairy-tale town! Every casual snapshot has rich Mexican/Spanish estate charm. The art here is extremely high-caliber, and every gallery's sculptures and oil paintings make you linger—perfect for a chic stroll
- Coming here to rest after hiking in the red rocks is simply perfect. The courtyard is tree-shaded with babbling fountains; sitting under the big trees with a craft beer in the cool desert breeze, the sense of bliss is overflowing
Heads up
- As a nationally renowned high-end art cluster, all the gallery art, crafts, jewelry, and restaurant prices in the village are very expensive, not quite suited to visitors seeking cheap, budget outlet discounts