Top 5 Gifts From Mexico

Mexico is renowned for many good things, including the country’s artifacts. Aside from its famous quaint cities, cultural festivals, pristine coastline, and the remains of the Mayan civilization, the country has a diverse heritage. When visiting Mexico, you’ll have the opportunity to view the many attractive landmarks. In addition, you will also be able to sample the country’s best culinary experiences. So here are five fascinating souvenir gifts to take back to your loved ones from Mexico. Note that some of these souvenirs are unique to the country’s culture.

1. Rebozos

Mexican women from all walks of life wear rebozo shawls. These beautiful scarves come in different colors, shapes, and sizes. While you’ll find them in various prints, the pieces come with intricate designs. Although the craftsmanship depicts the cultural heritage of the Aztec community of yesteryear, they’re in sync with modern women’s accessories. Most Mexican women adorn rebozos when celebrating their country’s day of independence. Numerous shops offer rebozos for sale, including vendors in the open marketplace. There are two popular designs, Tenancingo and Santa Maria. The fabric and design dictate the price you’ll pay.

2. Kalúha

Kalúha is a liqueur derived from Arabica coffee beans. The Kalúha is an excellent after-dinner drink. While it’s a perfect addition to your daily menu, it makes for a valuable birthday gift for your friends. Although Kalúha drink comes from Veracruz, Mexico, it is available in all parts of the country. Interestingly, preparing Kalúha, from growing the Arabica coffee plant to harvesting and all the stages till distillation and blending, takes seven years.

You can serve Kalúha in a couple of cocktails, including Black Russian, ginger ale, and Kalúha with coffee or on the rocks. While the drink is present in different blends, flavored espresso Martini is popular with most visitors. 

3. Sports Clothing

The Mexico League enjoys a considerable following, thus making fútbol the country’s most beloved pastime. Rival fútbol clubs adorn jerseys and T-shirts depicting their team’s slogans. On the other hand, fans would wear attires that portray their support for specific teams. Consequently, it’s not surprising that nearly every football fan in Mexico keeps a custom jersey on hand. Many stores across Mexico offer knockoff designs of these t-shirts and jerseys. However, visitors can obtain beautiful, high-quality versions from specialty sports houses and outlets. Some emporiums offer them in retail in addition to volume deals.

4. Calendars

Timekeeping devices are historical attributes of Aztecs and Mayan tribespeople. Although these ancient communities did contribute to society in their heydays, their artifacts are still revered today in Mexico. Calendars, for instance, were used by these cultures as divination items by which they would derive names for newborn babies. Although you may not align yourself with a Mayan calendar, for instance, you’d find it interesting to commemorate the year 2022 with an Aztec calendar.

A Mayan or Aztec calendar is a perfect addition to your patio design artistry. You can choose from a variety of beautifully-painted versions. For example, you’ll find designs based on clocks or ashtrays. The curio market in Mexico features different types of handicrafts besides calendars.

5. Tequila

The legendary Tequila is Mexico’s national drink. Often, Mexicans would welcome visitors with traditional home-grown, home-brewed Tequila liquor. Although Tequila liquor is processed from a locally-grown agave plant, you’ll find different brands offering different varieties.

There are five predominant Tequila types: oro, blanco, reposado, aged, and extra-aged. That is not all. Tequila is also available in dessert (dobel) and coffee-flavored types. In addition to affordable and top-shelf tequilas, a variety of spirits are available from tequila producers. Tequila is an excellent gift package for dad’s birthday party.

Mexico Gifts Shopping Guide

Here are some suggested gift-shopping places in Mexico.

• Oaxaca: This town is a popular destination for tourists coming to Mexico. It is home to skilled pottery molders who showcase them in different sizes and designs.
• Taxco: If you are in for fashion accessories, scarves, t-shirts, cosmetics, or jewelry, you’ll find an array of designs here.
• Leon: In Leon, you’ll find numerous high-quality handmade artifacts, including Mayan calendars, hats, and cowboy boots. Shops and malls sell Tequila, football league t-shirts, and Kalúha in various eateries.
• Yucatan: You’ll find unique souvenir items of different varieties in Yucatan. You’d meet women donning beautiful rebozos, scarves, and earrings. Tenancingo and Santa Maria scarves are trendy among the vendors selling them by the roadside.
• Mexico City: This is the shopping hub for any visitor before jetting out of the country. Mexico City, with many shopping malls, curios shops, street vendors, and gift shop outlets, is bound to offer diverse souvenir gift options. With limitless varieties, you’ll find a suitable gift pack that’s pocket-friendly. Grab one to reward a friend on her auspicious day.

Conclusion

Mexican indigenous artifacts form part of the country’s unique gifts. These gifts are not only attractive but eye-catching. Further to impressing the recipient, your loved ones will appreciate their uniqueness. You will find these handicrafts and drinks in various stores, shopping centers, and malls or sold at roadside curio shops. 

Taxco, for instance, is one of the towns renowned for selling high-quality handicrafts and DIY jewelry gift packs. You can choose souvenirs from various designs available in town that include comfortable motifs in varying sizes. Beaded bracelets, locally known as peyote, and trendy earrings are but a few of the souvenirs you can’t resist buying.

Many other artifacts form part of Mexico’s integral culture, which makes the above list far from complete. Examples include brimmed hats, machete knives, and sombreros made exclusively in Mexico. 

Although initially French, sombreros now possess a Mexican aesthetic due to centuries of evolution. Most curio shops don’t accept cashless cards. Therefore, it’s best to carry some cash pesos for easy transactions. A bit of haggling is allowed if you are not sure of the item’s price. Also, it’s good practice to compare prices across different shops.