timjanet_zinck Posted January 27, 2010 #1 Share Posted January 27, 2010 I am visiting the ports of Cabo, PV, Mazalan in the Mexican Riveria in April Does anyone have suggestions of the best place to get an authentic Mexican blanket at one of these ports......thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomexico Posted January 28, 2010 #2 Share Posted January 28, 2010 If you're tempted to purchase one, ask for one without fleas or other bugs. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kr8z Posted January 28, 2010 #3 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Yeah, they're pretty gross. If you do buy one, I'd bring one of those huge ziplock bags and put it in there. Maybe all the bugs will die by the end of the cruise LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffymom Posted January 28, 2010 #4 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Eeeewwwww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timjanet_zinck Posted January 28, 2010 Author #5 Share Posted January 28, 2010 are you serious, I know people who have bought ones home with no problems at all, can anyone give me some positive input or should I really avoid this.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedish weave Posted January 28, 2010 #6 Share Posted January 28, 2010 are you serious, I know people who have bought ones home with no problems at all, can anyone give me some positive input or should I really avoid this.... I think they are having some fun with you. Most of the stuff you see in the shops now is made in China, anyway. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merinski Posted January 28, 2010 #7 Share Posted January 28, 2010 I am visiting the ports of Cabo, PV, Mazalan in the Mexican Riveria in AprilDoes anyone have suggestions of the best place to get an authentic Mexican blanket at one of these ports......thanks I'm sure you can buy them at any of these ports! Cabo has a market right at the end of the pier , everything there looks good. I haven't bought them there. We have a couple mexican blankets my parents got us from Arizona or Calexico, they were fine. make sure you barter.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggypann Posted January 28, 2010 #8 Share Posted January 28, 2010 I've only bought blankets in Nogales and Puerto Penasco but I've NEVER had one with bugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomexico Posted January 29, 2010 #9 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I think they are having some fun with you. Most of the stuff you see in the shops now is made in China, anyway. :D I'm not kidding, and the "Mexican blankets" I see throughout the country are made in Mexico. My experience purchasing such blankets, and comments from others I know who've done that - have been that oftentimes the blankets are full of fleas. Buy one. Don't buy one. It's, obviously, your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timjanet_zinck Posted January 29, 2010 Author #10 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Mernski.....you mentioned getting one in Arizona....I will be there the week before the cruise......do you think pricing would be better there or in the ports? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kr8z Posted January 29, 2010 #11 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I am being completely serious. Just inspect it closely... and really, bring that bag along. I'm sure most are fine, some are rather ookey though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quincytoo Posted January 29, 2010 #12 Share Posted January 29, 2010 are you serious, I know people who have bought ones home with no problems at all, can anyone give me some positive input or should I really avoid this.... Gomexico has been outed time and time again on many boards for his negative remarks about Mexico.... We buy ours in PV and try to get the heavier ones.... We have about 14 of those blankets and have never ever had any attachements to them. They are so easy to care for, when I get them home I wash them in cold water and add a little salt (it sets the color) then throw them in a low setting dryer and after that just wash and dry them like normal. My oldest blanket is 13 years old now and is still looking great :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deevmo Posted January 29, 2010 #13 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I bought 4 of them in Mazatlan at the flea market, and have had no problems. They were also at the flea market in Cabo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merinski Posted January 30, 2010 #14 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Mernski.....you mentioned getting one in Arizona....I will be there the week before the cruise......do you think pricing would be better there or in the ports? My parents got some in either Yuma or Calexico. Do you know about the flee markets in Yuma, they are great! You can get some really good deals! I'm not sure about the ports, but if you are in Yuma take a look at the markets! IF you don't find them there, you may find them in Cabo.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg. Posted January 30, 2010 #15 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I have two of them, one is 16 years old, and just fine.. really durable. it was not buggy either. Personally I think while they may be dusty if sold an an outdoor stall, there is little reason they would necessarily have fleas. Fleas need and want blood. Since blankets being sold are not being "used" by human or animals, there is likely no fleas nesting in them. Its a bit silly to think there would be really. They don't let their dogs sleep on them and then sell them to you ,, honestly, if it looks clean ,, it likely is clean( but dusty) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timjanet_zinck Posted January 31, 2010 Author #16 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Where do I find these Serapes Blankets.....they sound amazing and yes would probably take some kind of bag......why take the chances..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAWS Posted February 1, 2010 #17 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Speaking of buying and of markets, has anyone seen those heavy duty double hammocks like they sell in Playa del Carmen? Hubby has worn his out and we need to get a replacement. We're doing the Mex Riviera cruise too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjcletsgo Posted February 2, 2010 #18 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I bought a large Mexican blanket in Cabo and use it for summer movies in the park, and picnics and such. I absolutely love it and plan to get a couple more when we cruise there next year. Get one, you won't be sorry!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjcletsgo Posted February 2, 2010 #19 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I bought a big blanket on my last trip to Cabo and I love it. We use it every summer for movies in the park, picnics, softball games etc. I'm picking up a few more during my cruise next year. By one, you won't be sorry!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quincytoo Posted February 2, 2010 #20 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Speaking of buying and of markets, has anyone seen those heavy duty double hammocks like they sell in Playa del Carmen? Hubby has worn his out and we need to get a replacement. We're doing the Mex Riviera cruise too. Try the Riverside market in PV, I think I rememer seeing those thick one there. Also when we were at Stone Island vendors had them as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobnsofi Posted February 3, 2010 #21 Share Posted February 3, 2010 hmmm. mexican blankets. Bet you could get a great price and quality and vermin free where the locals shop, like the central market area of Mazatlan the entire area around the main market building is a Mexican form of a shopping mall located as "b" on the map below And you could likely get there from the cruise pier for around $2 - $3 in a cool Mazatlan Taxi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timjanet_zinck Posted February 5, 2010 Author #22 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Where is the Riverside market in PV and where is Stone Island? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeM Posted February 7, 2010 #23 Share Posted February 7, 2010 I'm not kidding, and the "Mexican blankets" I see throughout the country are made in Mexico. My experience purchasing such blankets, and comments from others I know who've done that - have been that oftentimes the blankets are full of fleas. Buy one. Don't buy one. It's, obviously, your choice. US Customs would not allow you to bring them into the US if there are problems that the product. Have to wonder where one gets these notions to berate everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomexico Posted February 8, 2010 #24 Share Posted February 8, 2010 US Customs would not allow you to bring them into the US if there are problems that the product.Have to wonder where one gets these notions to berate everything. How will the U.S. Customs inspectors, who aren't likely to look at a blanket you've brought into the USA, know there's a "problem"? I've purchased a number of the blankets over almost 40-years, and though not all have had fleas, many have. Then again, I'm purchasing what I consider "Mexican blankets", not some tourist trinket. A question for you: how many of the blankets have you purchased? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogi2929 Posted February 8, 2010 #25 Share Posted February 8, 2010 FYI--Don't pay more than $6US. I wash my Mexican blankets in their own load. They produce a TON of lint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.