What to buy in Mexico???

[MEOWSMURPHY]

Originally Posted by yogi2929

Tile or pottery.
Talavera Pottery is Mexican Pottery. Make sure it is labeled on the bottom Talavera. Examples below:



I picked up a small bowl for about 100pesos.
I also have picked small 2in x 2in tiles to use in my countertops. I think I paid 75cents American for each of them. These are not Talavera, but a good imitation.

I would love to pick up some of these tiles for my kitchen..They are so pretty and colorful. Is Talavera a special manufacturer? At which port did you purchase these? Do you remember the name of the place?

Thanks,

Emmy

[CPPADILLA]

I bought a purse made out of candy wrappers. I don't use the purse that often but every time I do I get so many comments on it and everyone wants to know where I bought the purse at. I can't remember exactly what I paid for the purse, but it was less than $10.00. Next time I am in Cabo again I plan on getting a couple more of those purses, will make nice presents to give out.

[lilly4350]

Originally Posted by redrob1234

you are not supposed to bring any food, drink, seed, plant, wood,animal product etc. back into Australia. You will need to fill in a customs form and declare if you do have any these products. The customs officer will check what you have and may let you keep it or may confiscate it. If you do not declare it and it is found (sniffer dogs) you could be fined.

We have never had any problems bringing food stuff,etc. back into Australia. The secret is declare, declare, declare. We recently returned from Singapore with chocolate, peanuts and cashews. All properly manufactured and sealed. No problems. We also declared some wooden beads that were on tote bags we bought. There was a non-English speaking German girl near me who got picked up by the sniffer dog - she had 2 apples in her carry-on bag and they were not on her declaration form. Don't know the outcome - maybe we will see it on "Border Patrol" one of these days.

[portcbob]

Hi Guys..... Bob calling from the Gold Coast, Queensland. What cruise are you doing. We are leaving on the Mariner on the 28th March, 2010.

[nicrang]

Hi Bob have replied to you on another thread we are in Highland park.Getting lots of great information to help with my shopping!

[Sunny AZ Girl]

When we were last in Cabo we went to a little store in San Jose del Cabo that specialized in Tequila. we purchased a chocolate-coffee Tequila liquor called Kalore - licor de cafe. Delicious! We bought some for ouselves and as gifts. We have enjoyed it in shots and over ice cream. Yum! I do not care for the tequila you buy in the states, but love the blue agave licors available in Mexico.

I am looking forward to replenishing my vanilla stock. I plan on stopping at the Wal-Mart in PV for that. Also silver at a reputable store - not street vendors, unless it is so cheap that you really don't care as another poster said. I have done that also.

Talevera - available everywhere, but do look for the Talavera name. Some vendors will tell you that most of the pottery IS Televera, but that is not true. Talevera is much higher quality and is more expensive.

[AussieKathy]

Originally Posted by twinklen01

would love to know what kids usually ask their parent for? What souvinors are popular for kids. What are kids must haves/?
dd is 10 and ready to shop

My dd who was 10 at the time when we were in Mexico and we just sat on the beach for these she wanted her hair braided, brought a lovely sun dress and bracelet made out of string with her name on it she also brought a couple for her friends. She also wanted a soparndo which we didn't end up buying so maybe this trip we will.

[AussieKathy]

Originally Posted by nicrang

We are from Australia doing Mexican Riviera cruise in March.Love shopping and just wondering if different ports offered different things?Where is best place to buy what???Thanks for your advice.Don't want to miss out!We intend to do Randi's Horse riding and Zip lining.

Make sure you get to the "normal" shops lots of bargains compared to Australia! Walmart is a must visit there is one in PV. Makeup is very cheap in US. All your Quicksilver and Billabong etc, jeans, Guess watches & bags and brand names are a lot cheaper than home.

[nicrang]

Thanks Aussiekathy.Some great ideas my little girls will love that!I see you are on same cruise as us but in april.

[SwissMyst]

Originally Posted by yogi2929

Tile or pottery.
Talavera Pottery is Mexican Pottery. Make sure it is labeled on the bottom Talavera. Examples below:



I picked up a small bowl for about 100pesos.
I also have picked small 2in x 2in tiles to use in my countertops. I think I paid 75cents American for each of them. These are not Talavera, but a good imitation.

I am also going to be looking for Talavera pottery. Did you see large garden pots. Since we drive to our departure port it will be easy to take some big items home. Did you notice any difference in prices between Mazatlan, PV or Cabo?

Thanks.

[TCF]

If you are interested in Artisan hand-made/blown glass and are stopping in Cabo....make sure you go to the "Glass Factory".

They have wonderful glass products of all kinds.

[yogi2929]

Originally Posted by MEOWSMURPHY

I would love to pick up some of these tiles for my kitchen..They are so pretty and colorful. Is Talavera a special manufacturer? At which port did you purchase these? Do you remember the name of the place?

Thanks,

Emmy

Originally Posted by SwissMyst

I am also going to be looking for Talavera pottery. Did you see large garden pots. Since we drive to our departure port it will be easy to take some big items home. Did you notice any difference in prices between Mazatlan, PV or Cabo?

Thanks.

sorry, Just checked back on this thread.

I bought a small 6" bowl in Ensenada. They (and the imitations) are sold in a lot of the tourist shops. It is handmade/painted and the real ones are marked with "Talavera" on the bottom. The real ones are more money than the imitations but they have more intricate patterns. Since it is a popular pottery I am sure other ports have it as well.

Different shops have different items. I have seen large pots, vases, wall hangings, ornaments, assorted dishes, sinks, you name it.