The Tegucigalpa Shopping scene is filled with up-market malls as well as street side stalls. This is the capital city of Honduras and is a Mecca for the shopping fanatics. Read on to find out about the various shopping outlets in Tegucigalpa.

Multiplaza Mall

Tegucigalpa is a "mall city." The shopping scene here is dominated by malls. The Multiplaza Mall is the best among the lot. Visitors and locals flock to this mall to get their hands on some great deals. It is located at a distance of 3 km from Colonia Palimar. This mall has the reputation of being the most modern shopping area in the whole of Tegucigalpa. Visitors to the mall will find several department store, banks, restaurant and leading brands from the design world. If you are looking for fashion wear and accessories, then Multiplaza Mall is the place for you.

Supermercado Mas

If you are in Tegucigalpa, make it a point to visit this shopping outlet. It is the largest supermarket in Tegucigalpa. It caters to an upscale crowd and hence stacks up the most expensive luxury products in its aisles. It is located near Colonia Palimar and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Scan through the supermarket's wine section and pick up the wine of your choice. The store also has a cheese section, which features hundreds of varieties of cheese. You get to sample the wine and cheese before buying them.

Artesania Shops

The artisan's street is best explored on foot. Walk to the Avenue Miguel Cervantes and explore the various stalls laid out by the local artists and craftsmen. This street is a great place to buy some authentic Honduran art. You will find the famous Lenca pottery that presents images of deities made in clay and pottery of various other sculptors. The stalls also sell several homemade paper artifacts that make for great souvenirs.

Liberia Guaymuras

The Liberia Guaymuras is a bookstore located in Tegucigalpa's downtown district. This bookstore is famous for its collection of Spanish literature and books. This is a great place to sit down with a book and a cup of coffee. The ambiance of this bookstore is warm and welcoming. You will also find books on English literature here. The working hours are between 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Mercado Isidor

For a taste of the local lifestyle, venture out to the Mercado Isidor. This local market is buzzing with activity at all times. You can buy all kinds of merchandise here. From household products to apparel, fashion accessories to electronics. This market is an economical shopping zone in Tegucigalpa and is located in Comayaguela Street. Make sure to be careful of your belongings at this street, as pick pocketing is widespread here.