Can you buy Marachas in Playa??

[amerssnorts18]

Thanks ladies for all of your replies. I figured you could find them in Mexico I just don't want to get there and be stressed about it. I did find a website its from Puerto Vallerta and they said they ship the maracas to the resort, I just have not looked into the costs yet. I am thinking I will probably order them a head of time so that I don't worry. I like the one site sent, but I would like to pick out the colors for the marachas and I am sure not crafty enough to make my own but that is such a great idea, maybe I can find a crafty friend. The website I found is mishkadesignspv.com, which I found on here awhile ago. I just love the look of the marachas on the reception tables and I also like the idea of shake for a kiss!!

[poohshek]

We were in Playa del Carmen for 8 days back in December 2008. There were several souvenir shops along 5th Avenue that sells maracas in various colors (green/white/yellow/red/blue/orange/purple) and it was $1 a piece. The maracas also has "Playa del Carmen, Mexico" painted on them too.

[Cancun Studios]

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[t&kJanuary2010]

I am wondering if buying there in Playa del Carmen is cheaper in the end. I am going to have to pay for an extra bag at $35-50 per bag to haul all this stuff on the airplane. Maybe if I brought the ribbon and pre-made tags for "shake for a kiss" my BM can help me attach when we get to MX.

[svetayasofiya]

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Originally Posted by amerssnorts18 The website I found is mishkadesignspv.com, which I found on here awhile ago. I just love the look of the marachas on the reception tables and I also like the idea of shake for a kiss!!

Their maracas are absolutely stunning! Do you have any idea how much they are? I love them!!

[poohshek]

I am planning to pick up about 30 maracas after we check into the hotel in Playa del Carmen and put the tags/ribbons on. It should not take that long.

 

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Originally Posted by t&kJanuary2010 I am wondering if buying there in Playa del Carmen is cheaper in the end. I am going to have to pay for an extra bag at $35-50 per bag to haul all this stuff on the airplane. Maybe if I brought the ribbon and pre-made tags for "shake for a kiss" my BM can help me attach when we get to MX.

[LDeeken]

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Originally Posted by ChelseaRose I love this idea, and i love that you can paint them yourself (or buy the colored ones)!! Thanks for sharing. I think if you really wanted to, you could only provide one per guest, otherwise it would get a little more expense i guess....i was thinking about having them shake the maraca's to have the bride and groom kiss instead of using their silverware on their glasses.

That is such a fun idea!! I may have to consider that!

[jennie.lewis]

I just got back from Playa del Carmen yesterday. We found Marachas all along 5th avenue and they were all under $3 bucks. We bought ours for $1 at one of the stores there so you should really wait and buy them there.

[DRod0214]

i too am going to go to 5th ave, i definatly think they will be cheaper.

[ChristinaP]

I have sent a request for pricing, time requirments, and shipping details to mishka designs in PV. They were so nice looking! (If I was at all crafty, I would do the "paint them myself project" but I know I would just get irritated!)

 

I will be sure to share whatever info. I get back from them.