Tlaquepaque Sedona
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This unique shopping destination has over 40 shops, galleries and restaurants in Spanish Colonial style buildings.
The series of buildings are separated by intimate courtyards and broad plazas, giving the area the aura of an historic village.
Tucked away near the banks of Oak Creek, the village is not only known for its Old World ambience but also for its beautiful streamside setting.
This little piece of Mexican paradise is the culmination of one enterprising man's dream.
In 1971, businessman Abe Miller envisioned a work-live space for artists.
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| Giant sycamore trees shade the Patios de las Campanas courtyard |
He loved Spanish Colonial architecture and modeled his artists' village after the historic neighborhood / artists colony of the same name outside of Guadalajara, Mexico.
He couldn't have picked a more tranquil setting.
The property is in the Oak Creek flood plain and home to giant 200-year-old sycamore and cottonwood trees.
Rather than blade the land, as many a developer would do, Miller incorporated the trees into his plans.
His foresight gives the village an innate organic feel as if it grew up there along with the trees.
Today, Tlaquepaque looks like it has inhabited its site for centuries.
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| The Chapel at Tlaquepaque is a popular site for weddings and receptions |
Look closely and you’ll see old mission bells, hand-painted tiles, wrought iron gates and antique church doors.
Vine-covered walls, elegant archways and stone fountains transport you to another place and time.
Even if you aren’t in a shopping mood, Tlaquepaque is still worth a visit.
Stroll the charming, flower-filled courtyards, have lunch on a garden patio or sit next to a fountain and listen to the birds singing in the treetops.
And even though it may be bustling with shoppers and tourists, you can always find a spot for quiet contemplation to give thanks to one’s man’ vision and tenacity.
Tlaquepaque Sedona Highlights
Tlaquepaque has a variety of shops, galleries and restaurants. |
| Flowers and art fill the courtyards |
When you arrive, be sure to pick up a free map and guide to the area.
You'll find them in kiosks near the entrances to the village.
Some of its highlights include:
Galleries
- Kuivato Glass Gallery – an amazing collection of gorgeously-colored, hand-blown glass from prominent glass artists around the country.
- Mountain Trails Gallery – for wildlife art and Western paintings and bronze sculpture.
- El Picaflor – showcases folk art from the Andes such as tapestries woven from alpaca wool and cotton, Andean wooden retablos filled with colorful figurines made from potato and gypsum powder and native clay pottery from the coastal areas and mountains of Peru.
Jewelry
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| The Kuivato Glass Gallery features hand-blown glass art and jewelry |
- Ninibah – offers authentic Native American jewelry and art such as kachinas, Navajo sandpaintings and pottery.
- Gold Door Gallery – specializes in jewelry made by Arizona artists. Many of the creations use Arizona gemstones. Look for the designs of Edward Two Moons Chavez, a Chiricahua Apache, whose work reflects the culture of the Apache people.
Gifts and Collectibles
- Cucina Sedona – has Southwestern style dinnerware, kitchen accessories, picnic baskets and gourmet food.
- Casas Bonita De Mexico – offers colorful Mexican talavera pottery and hand-crafted Mexican imports.
Restaurants
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| René's restaurant has French style cuisine and an impressive wine list |
Fast Facts: Tlaquepaque Sedona AZ Arts and Crafts Village
What to Know Before You Go:- There is free parking inside the gates. If those lots are full, there is additional parking in an adjacent lot.
- Be cautious when turning into or pulling out of the parking lots. The traffic on this stretch of two-lane Highway 179 can be heavy and traveling fast.
Location: Central Sedona on Highway 179 at the Bridge
Address:
Physical Address: 336 Highway 179, Sedona AZ
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1868, Sedona, AZ 86339
Google Map Directions: Click on "+" and "-" signs on Map Controls in upper left hand corner to zoom in and out on the location.
Phone: (928) 282-4838
Hours: Open daily 10am – 5pm. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Admission Fee: No.
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| Stone fountains, cobblestone roads and wrought iron railings lend an Old World ambience to this Sedona AZ shopping attraction |
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