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Blankets in the Trees
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Some of the vendors on the access road into the Tulum Ruins hang their blankets, sarapes, and ponchos in the trees for display. It's a very colourful sight! I couldn't stop looking and admiring how neat it all looked. The prices along the access road are higher than the same items in downtown Tulum, thousands of people walk up and down this road each day so the vendors can hike the prices. If you're on a tour and can't make it into town, try haggling these down before you buy. If you see something you really want, pretend you hardly even noticed it. I love my Mexican blankets and have bought several.
What To Buy: Blankets and Sarapes: $15 to 40, depending on how large it is, how intricate, and whether it's handmade. The stitchwork on handmade looks tighter and they feel more like cotton (apparently). A sarape is much thinner than a blanket and has brighter colours, the line work is denser--you could fold it and wear it on your shoulder. They also look beautiful as tablecloths or as the top covering on a bed. The blankets are thicker and cozier, good for having naps, using for picnics or at the beach--they're very durable.
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hindu1936 Tue May 26, 2009 08:51 UTC
The cenote diving sounds great! your tips offer a lot of adventure pssiblties and common sense. gracias, joe | jumpingnorman Tue Mar 31, 2009 16:17 UTC
We brought our kids here to Tulum and it was great! I hope this part of Mexico is not affected by the druglord violence...Norman :) | Travmad Mon Apr 28, 2008 19:36 UTC
Thanks for the thought Ed. Well you know I have sent postcards from Mexico that got to it's destination three months after being sent. I kind of think their postal workers read them laugh at them then burn them. HAHA! | Dabs Wed Mar 5, 2008 04:45 UTC
Ha ha my last comment was about the dinner bet for Portsmouth, you still owe me dinner ;-) Like your Tulum FAQ, I may think about heading south of PDC for the next trip... |
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