San Antonio de Ibarra

Renowned for its wood carvings, San Antonio de Ibarra is where you'll find skillful artisans who show off their wares in the shops surrounding the central plaza. Check out the chess sets, which use llamas in place of the horses usually used to signify the knights. Prices range from a few dollars to a few hundred. Luis Potosí on the town's main square is the best known purveyor of fine wood carvings.