2. La Lagunilla

Make sure to head down to the Sunday tianguis (known as el baratillo) at La Lagunilla from 9am onwards. A mish-mash of goods, from weird and wonderful dusty old books, to ornate and traditional Mexican outfits, Building One of the sprawling complex is where you’ll find plenty of clothes and accessories to choose from. Although if you want to get your hands on the best bits and bobs you need to get there early, because this is a crazy popular market. The one thing to be careful of here though is pickpocketing and the bordering Tepito tianguis; famous for many of the wrong reasons, you can easily get lost or robbed if you look too conspicuous. But don’t be put off – the market is popular for a reason. Location: Allende s/n, Cuauhtemoc, La Lagunilla, Centro, Ciudad de México, México  

3. La Ciudadela

A Mexico City stalwart, La Ciudadela market is a handicraft haven that sells hand-made goods from all over the country – from huipil blouses to San Miguel de Allende tin mirrors and Oaxacan alebrijes (carved wooden animals), you can find the souvenir you’re looking for here. As there are so many stalls, you might want to shop around for the best price on the items you want, because there’ll almost certainly be more than one vendor hawking the same pieces. The greatest thing about La Ciudadela is that it’s open daily and has everything under one roof. Location: Av Balderas s/n, Cuauhtémoc, Centro, Ciudad de México, México

4. Mercado de la Merced

Perfectly located right near the zócalo in the centre of Mexico City, Mercado de la Merced is a great spot to buy traditional clothing and accessories if you don’t want to venture too far from the historic centre. Clothing isn’t all it specialises in either, as this market is famed for its fantastic fresh and street food that you can pick up cheaply. Snack on a gordita as you peruse the stalls and soak up the atmosphere. Allegedly the biggest and one of the oldest markets in Mexico City, La Merced is open from 7am daily. You’ll want to visit in the day as it doesn’t have the best night-time reputation. Location: Rosario 156, Centro, Zona Centro, Ciudad de México, México

5. Mercado Artesanal de Coyoacán

No guide to clothing and accessory markets in Mexico City would be complete without a mention of Coyoacán. This notably quirky neighborhood to the south of the city was once the home to Frida Kahlo and now has a suitably artsy reputation. Stop by the Mercado Artesanal de Coyoacán, located right across from Jardín Centenario, and pick up some typical Mexican blouses, dresses and accessories. From handwoven bags and purses to Chiapan handicrafts, this market opens from 12pm daily. Location: Felipe Carrillo Puerto 25, Coyoacán, Ciudad de México, México