Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa Message Board - In search of

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Toby@Zihua — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 21:16:54 +0000

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Talley Ho — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 20:45:13 +0000

Back when we were still making our living on eBay we used to visit Capula annually and load up on Catrinas. We kept a few of our favorites.

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Talley Ho — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 20:44:18 +0000

Good idea, thanks!

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Toby@Zihua — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 20:14:37 +0000

That would probably be Casa de Tierra. On Heroica Collegio Militar. They have great items but often are REALLY expensive though.

We were in Patzcuaro this week, there's plenty for sale.

I would think that some are made in Capula, a nearby village on the way to Morelia. Better prices than in Patzcuaro art galleries.

If you also like Catrinas of all sizes and dotted dishes, Capula is really the place to go to.

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Helene — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 16:25:28 +0000

There is a store on the right side on the second floor before the light on the street that has immigration. Im so sorry I still don't know the name of streets. You might be able to find one there or order one.

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jakewills — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 05:10:12 +0000

I've seen some at the Suaza gallery in El Centro, but you know the markup there. Otherwise, the closest I've seen was Uruapan. And Patzcuaro, of course, but also marked up somewhat in the galleries there.

We'll be going back to Patzcuaro again before too long next year. Happy to do some shopping for you. Let's talk over cocktail hour sometime soon.

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Talley Ho — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 03:10:41 +0000

We lived in earthquake country in So Cal, and know what to expeect, at least we hope. We have also been here full time for ove 6 years. That and having to put back together the "empty shell" we purchased here and have made into our "forever" home.

Most of our incredible Mexican art has been purchased from the artists in their villages over the last 40 years. Now, we are here, mobile, but no longer have a motorhome, and have pets.

Our oldest dog is 13 and is doing great. There isn't a place we feel good about leaving her with her 8 and 1 year old sisters while we search for our treasure.

So, back to my original query. Anyone seen what we are looking for within a reasonable distance?

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ZihuaRob — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 01:42:26 +0000

A particular piece to live on top of our fridge. We know the style and size we want but are having no luck at all finding anything like it in Zihuatanejo, and have no clue where to look in Ixtapa. Maybe a high end hotel gift shop? If so, which one?

Anyway, something along these lines, at least 24 inches tall, taller better. Green, yellow, mixed, just beautiful. We have wanted one for years but didn't have a place for it.

Please, if you have any ideas, locally, please share them.

https://www.pinterest.com.mx/pin/554153929143366770/

Consider that these things will rock and fall off and shatter into a gazillion pieces at the slightest jolt, whether from shutting the door hard on the fridge or from a mild temblor. Been there, done that.

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midalake — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 23:14:05 +0000

A particular piece to live on top of our fridge. We know the style and size we want but are having no luck at all finding anything like it in Zihuatanejo, and have no clue where to look in Ixtapa. Maybe a high end hotel gift shop? If so, which one?

Anyway, something along these lines, at least 24 inches tall, taller better. Green, yellow, mixed, just beautiful. We have wanted one for years but didn't have a place for it.

Please, if you have any ideas, locally, please share them.

https://www.pinterest.com.mx/pin/554153929143366770/

Now that is OLD SCHOOL!!! They can be found in Morelia and Patzcuaro.

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Padrino — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 22:51:19 +0000

Looks like a quick day trip to Michoacan would work.

Or a few days in Guadalajara.

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Ironwood — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 21:16:54 +0000

A particular piece to live on top of our fridge. We know the style and size we want but are having no luck at all finding anything like it in Zihuatanejo, and have no clue where to look in Ixtapa. Maybe a high end hotel gift shop? If so, which one?

Anyway, something along these lines, at least 24 inches tall, taller better. Green, yellow, mixed, just beautiful. We have wanted one for years but didn't have a place for it.

Please, if you have any ideas, locally, please share them.

https://www.pinterest.com.mx/pin/554153929143366770/

Looks like a quick daytrip to Michoacan would work.

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Talley Ho — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 19:30:26 +0000

A particular piece to live on top of our fridge. We know the style and size we want but are having no luck at all finding anything like it in Zihuatanejo, and have no clue where to look in Ixtapa. Maybe a high end hotel gift shop? If so, which one?

Anyway, something along these lines, at least 24 inches tall, taller better. Green, yellow, mixed, just beautiful. We have wanted one for years but didn't have a place for it.

Please, if you have any ideas, locally, please share them.

https://www.pinterest.com.mx/pin/554153929143366770/