GIFTS WE’D TOTALLY GIVE…OR KEEP FOR OURSELVES

La Onda goes shopping, again, for the Holidays

Shopping for the holidays was always a nightmare for me—either I waited too long and found myself in the mayhem of frantic shoppers—or I just couldn't think of the perfect gift. But here in Troncones, holiday shopping is great fun. Easy, with so many options. Here are a few gifts I would like to give or receive.

Published on

December 12, 2025

SHOPPING DETAILS:

Ho Ho Ho. 1. From the gift shop at Café Cuattro, a decorative carved wooden salad bowl with matching servers—2800 pesos. 2. For your fur-babies, from Catrina 13, Mexican needlepoint collars—750. 3. At Casa Croma, a handmade candelabra from an Indigenous cooperative—1300, and 4. A pretty and practical enamel spoon set from Good Company—2000. For a special someone (maybe you): 5. A delicious massage candle from SANTU, available at Angelique’s Spa—960, and 6. Beautiful handmade vegan chocolates by Tribu del Cacao—130 each. 7. A unique bag made from a vintage jute rice sack at Boutique San Cristóbal @ Lo Soreno—800. For some traditional holiday vibes: 8. A hand-embroidered Otomí stocking from Casa Croma—860, and 9. A little Buddha bell for cleansing or as a sweet ornament, from Casbah—1000. For the kids (or the young at heart): 10. from Catrina 13, a cute handmade felted sheep toy—450, and 11. William Mertz’s exclusive Troncones coloring book (don’t miss the bird one!) at Tres Mujeres Market or Amazon—200. 12. Festive and charitable vintage brooches from the Las Hermanas jewelry store—150 each. 13. An easy-to-buy, easy-to-wear indigo cotton sarong from Boutique San Christobal @ Lo Soreno—900, and finally 14. A useful and unique carved enamel box for all your knick-knacks or good wishes at Boutique Plaemar at Café Pacífico—1350.