Check fibre and weave before buying a hammock
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Hammocks are the classic Yucatecan buy, and shops in the Centro sell them in many sizes, but quality varies. Ask whether it is cotton or nylon: cotton is cooler for sleeping, nylon copes better with damp and sun. Look for an even, dense weave and hand-braided ends, and be wary of very low prices. For the best choice, ride out to Tixkokob, where artisans sell from workshops and will show you the weaving.
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Check fibre and weave before buying a hammockCentro shops, or Tixkokob workshops about 30 minutes from Mérida
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