Juarez Market

El Parian, as it was called back then; was located in the place now, known as Mercado Juarez.

A small congregation of merchants made the first market, located four blocks away from its new location. Despite that this original, building remained in good conditions by the end of the XIX Century, El Parian, asi it was called back then was; located in the place now, known as Mercado Juarez.

In 1933 the market was demolished and rebuilted; due to wars and hurricanes; that affected this area.

In 1873 the market was named Juarez in memory of President Benito Juarez 0 who died in 1872.

On the 20th Century, this market was the main provider for the city of Matamoros until the 60”s.

On Christmas eve 1968, this market was tragically burned to the ground.

Later in 1970 was reconstructed again and now is intended to sell Curios and handcrafted goods as one of the main tourist attractions.

Juárez Market
Juárez Market was built in 1935. However, due to social conflicts and at least 2 devastating hurricanes during the 19th century, it suffered quite a few amendments. The surname Juárez honored the mortality of indigenous president Benito Juárez, an absolute Mexican legend.

Matamoros depended completely on this market’s supplies during the 20th century: meat and fruit stands, restaurants, herb stores, pharmacies, shoes, handicrafts, jewelry, curios and liquor stores; soda fountains, clothing stores and all kinds of other things were all found in the perimeter of the market… until the 1960”s, when a overwhelming fire totally burned it all out.

A walk through downtown”s pedestrian walkway will take you right into the market, located at Abasólo and 9th street.

A perfect visit ¡if you are in the need for a nice Mexican souvenir!