***My patented pre-visit tip: Bring bags or be prepared to shell out a buck for a reusable shopping…read morebag, they don't use paper or plastic shopping bags!*** Look, who doesn't want to nab some souvenirs to take back to the fam when they're on a trip? Easy. Pop into any gift shop, grab some clam shells with googly eyes, a velour bag of polished rocks, and a novelty t-shirt that informs people that the wearer received nothing from your visit but its lousy self. Look at the labels on those items. Where were they made? I'll bet they were made in China, just like the other 92% of stuff you own. Those clam shells? They're the same ones you'll find at gift shops from Puerto Rico to Florida to Maine. I absolutely sh*t you not, on our trip to PR, I found some resin elephant statues emblazened with "Puerto Rico" banner stickers glued to the bases. Seriously. Elephants. Everyone knows Puerto Rico has been elephant free ever since the Great Elephant War of '72. So stupid. This shop (and its sister) features items made in PR by PR folks. From postcards to coffee to instruments to ceramics to knit doll clothes to cigars and candy, everything you find here is made locally. It's a bit spendy compared to the crap in the standard souvenir shops, but it's worth a few dollars and/or cents more to help the local economy and to support local artists and farmers. This store is always well-staffed, and although some of the attention they pay you is clearly because they want to make sure you're not filling your pockets with merchandise. That said, they are extremely knowledgeable about their products and helpful. Keep Chinese-made souvenirs for your next trip to China. When you're in PR, stop here for quality and authenticity. And be sure to ask them about elephant statues.

Artesania Mundo Taino in San Juan is a great gift shop to find items made in Puerto Rico for those…read moreon your gift list. I really like their selection of different items and the variety that they have available here. I was able to find exactly what I was looking for. The staff here is very knowledgeable and attentive. I was happy with all of my purchases.

They have a great inventory of t-shirt blanks to choose from. They can help with your design or you…read morecan choose the artwork from various folders. My custom order was made within the hour.

Cool stuff but poor retail support. Asked for one item on the shelves if customized. Told yes…read more Instead of embroidery, it was pressed. Wouldn't have ordered. Sad that employee didn't explained it would be different than the one I asked for

One place for your shopping experience in old San Juan, from local crafts , souvenirs, gifts…read moreapparel and so on.

I really liked working with Mariel Luis today in her store. She has great artwork - we bought some…read moreof the masks - and she told us about the artist. She and her staff wrapped everything well and were fun to work with.

Very cramped and disorganized. Disappointed . Not easy to locate. The owner was not there at 3:00…read morein the afternoon.

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