attran99 Posted January 22, 2018 #1 Share Posted January 22, 2018 I’ll be headed to this port in the spring. Are there any good vendors for authentic and organic Mexican vanilla beans? I’ve heard great things about this varietal of vanilla and would love to be able to pick some up during my travels. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attran99 Posted March 20, 2018 Author #2 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Bumping this one back up in case anyone might have the answer. Leaving for this adventure soon.Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted March 21, 2018 #3 Share Posted March 21, 2018 In Cozumel you might inquire at either Chedruai, or Mega Mart and see if they have just the beans.You could check Los Cincos Sole either at the Puerta Maya Pier or downtown. They sell vanilla extract (contains no couramin, but is not true vanilla extract) and may have beans as well. If so, the quality may not be as fresh and there's no way of knowing if they are "organic". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaMarieNJ Posted March 22, 2018 #4 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Are they as pricey to purchase in Mexico as they are in the US? The price is outrageous now!:mad::mad::mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofygal531 Posted March 24, 2018 #5 Share Posted March 24, 2018 I always stock up on vanilla when in Cozumel. The first visit, I purchased it from Los Cinco Sols and it was horrible! It had a strange floral scent. I tossed it. Now I only purchase Villa Vainilla. I buy it in the cruise terminal (walk thru building). I can't remember the prices, but they were very inexpensive compared to US prices. I buy a mini 6 or 8 pack for souvenirs and a large bottle for myself. I think I paid $15 for everything (maybe less). Thanks for the idea to look for the beans! Never thought of that. https://www.villavainilla.mx/ The prices on the website are NOT the prices in Mexico. It's much less in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attran99 Posted March 27, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted March 27, 2018 I prefer the beans so I can make my own extract at home and use the beans for whatever recipe I have going on. But everyone seems to have a supplier for extract and not the beans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGal999 Posted March 27, 2018 #7 Share Posted March 27, 2018 I prefer the beans so I can make my own extract at home and use the beans for whatever recipe I have going on. But everyone seems to have a supplier for extract and not the beans. Is it ok to bring the bean across the border to the U.S.? I'm heading to Mexico this year. I'd like to bring Vanilla Bean home, also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attran99 Posted March 27, 2018 Author #8 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Is it ok to bring the bean across the border to the U.S.?I'm heading to Mexico this year. I'd like to bring Vanilla Bean home, also. So long as you declare it to customs, I don't believe there should be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attran99 Posted April 11, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted April 11, 2018 I contacted the Villa Vainilla MX folks prior to leaving and they had mentioned that the Duty Free shops carry both extract and beans. In Cozumel, the store was completely sold out of the beans. I didn't have a chance to check the Costa Maya store for inventory because I was short on time in getting back to the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaMarieNJ Posted April 12, 2018 #10 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Were they sold out for that day or just didn't stock any? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attran99 Posted April 12, 2018 Author #11 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Were they sold out for that day or just didn't stock any? The staff indicated that they had sold out. I didn't have time to question them further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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