Algodones Mayas
Algodones Mayas offers fine hand-woven cotton textiles in natural colors from all over Guatemala.
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With the exception of the Mercado Central in the Old City, shop hours are generally weekdays 9 to 1 and 3 to 7, Saturday 9 to 1. The midday break is gradually disappearing in the capital.
Algodones Mayas offers fine hand-woven cotton textiles in natural colors from all over Guatemala.
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