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Tourist Trap: Tlaquepaque
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  • Written by madamx on May 2, 2005
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  • Pronounced TEL-a-kwa-pak-ee, this place is a shopping centre in Sedona designed after a famous arts and crafts neighborhood in Guadalajara, Mexico, and has about 40 stores and restaurants.

    To us it had the feeling of a Mexico Disneyland, and once you get over the stress of trying to park, the crowds of tourists can be overwhelming. We stopped for look, but left quickly, after being almost trampled by eager shoppers wearing bermuda shorts, fanny packs, white socks, and sneakers.

    It is worth a look if you're bored or curious as we were, I suppose.

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    Alternative: I found shopping to be a huge hassle in Sedona. You are probably better off shopping in Jerome, where the crowd control is a little better, and more parking is available. Parking is a total nightmare in Upper Sedona, where most of the shopping is.
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    BruceDunning Thu Aug 6, 2009 21:39 UTC
     I am going out that way in September and your tips and pictures help in the planning and hiking around the town. Thank you and good job.
    Mikebb Wed Jan 7, 2009 21:14 UTC
     Hi Helen, nice page, reminds me of the old western movies. Would like to see this part of USA but not 2009 as we will be staying in Australia. Have a great 2009.
    diveinak Wed Feb 28, 2007 01:11 UTC
     THANK YOU SOOO MUCH for your tips...we actually decided to stay in jerome instead of sedona
    raraavis Fri Nov 17, 2006 22:52 UTC
     Excellent tips. They will help us out on our upcoming trip.
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