Nowadays most Mexicans tend to pooh pooh traditional hand-made wooden toys as suitable seasonal gifts for young ones. But foreigners in search of a “cultural alternative” for their young children or grandchildren can find a wealth of inexpensive toys with both educational and practical value at some of Guadalajara’s covered markets, in particular, the Mercado San Juan de Dios (or Libertad) in the city center.
Many toys considered traditional in Mexico are the same as those enjoyed by kids all over the world, such as kites, marbles and yo-yos. But Mexican toy makers have their own specialties, including a variety of different sized dolls, puppets, vehicles, musical instruments, houses and furniture (these are often in miniature).
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