Have you started getting ready for back-to-school yet? Check out where to buy backpacks in Mexico City’s Historic Center. You’ll find them in different sizes and designs; they even sell suitcases.
As you well know, you can find everything in the Historic Center, including school supplies, uniforms, shoes, and, of course, backpacks. It’s worth noting that the 2026–2027 school year will begin on Monday, August 31. There’s still time to go get everything you need!
Pasaje Sandino
Here you’ll find all kinds of school backpacks. But that’s not all—they also sell lunchboxes, pens, pencil cases, and even travel suitcases. Prices vary widely, so we recommend checking out everything before making a decision. In the area surrounding this arcade, you’ll also find a wide selection of backpacks for sale.
If you’re looking for a variety of backpacks in the Historic Center, this market is the place to go.
Calle de Mesones
When wondering where to buy backpacks in Mexico City’s Historic Center, we can’t leave out Mesones. This street is known for selling an endless variety of school supplies (and we mean that without exaggeration). Here you’ll find everything from pens to calculators, notebooks, and other stationery items. Both on this street and in Plaza Mesones, there are places that sell backpacks (there aren’t many, but you’re sure to find something you like).
This street is like the Historic Center’s “wild card”—they sell everything here. Between Venustiano Carranza and República de Guatemala, there are several stores selling backpacks, bags, and suitcases. Whether you’re looking for something for school or a suitcase for a trip, you’ll find what you’re looking for here.
