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Brazilian or Mexican... And Why?

Why hammock reviews? Because we need to know exactly what a Brazilian, Mayan or Mexican hammock has to offer.

All Latin American hammocks are not made the same way. Overall, in Latin countries, artisans hand make all hammocks but the main fibers they use, the style in which they weave them and the colors and patterns change from country to country.

Hammocks made in Hispanic countries are:

  • Hand made, which means each has a special characteristic in the weaving giving you the sense of exclusivity and refinement.
  • Made with exquisite fibers, cotton or nylon. If made of cotton the fibers are tinctured and treated for major softness resulting in excellent feeling when against your skin while keeping you cool and pampered. If the fibers are made of nylon, then you are guaranteed more durability and resistance.
  • Compact, so you can fold them easily to store when the season is over or to travel. It only means less space needed!
  • Inexpensive, when you take into account they are a piece of Hispanic culture, handmade and exclusive. These hammocks make your place stand out and give you the feeling of having one of a kind piece...

    Hammock reviews are important, so you can make a selection amongst the most sought after hammocks from Latin America based on their country of origin.

    Which One To Choose?

    Brazilian Hammocks
    Brazilian Hammocks

    Hammocks made in Brazil are particularly popular in cooler climates. They have no gaps. Why is that? Read to know more...



    Mayan Hammocks
    Mayan Hammocks

    Mayan Hammocks are hand-woven and use a different type of weaving from that used to make Brazilian hammocks. Read more to know how to choose your Mayan Hammock...



    How to Hung a Hammock

    I heard it many times, "I bought my Mayan hammock and I don't know how to hang it." Here is a simple guide for you to follow on how to start enjoying your Latin hammock ASAP. This is how we hang it Latino style!

    Origins of the Hammock

    The word comes from the language of the indigenous people in Haiti. Specifically from the Arawakan word hamaca probably meaning "fish nets."

    Our ancestors made the hamacas out of the bark of a tree called Hammock and later of Sisal. The Sisal plant was optimal because its fibers are softer and more elastic.

    Cotton hammocks are very common today, and I love cotton because it keeps me cool, but can you believe cotton started to be the top material only a century ago?

    You can aslo find hammocks made of nylon. They are more durable and retain their color wonderfully. Which one to choose? It al depends on your needs. Read the above reviews to know the benefits of each hamaca

    Rope hammocks are not common in Latin American, instead we use hammocks made of a piece of handmade fabric.

    Hamacas are like a work of art because until today artisans manually weave the fibers to make the hammock.

    The Hammock started to reach unimaginable places in American soil, and it even made it to Europe through Colon. At that time, French and English sailors started to use hammocks to sleep on while in the ships, making la hamaca a famous bed. Not a bad trade since they were accustomed to sleep on hard beds.

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    One in seven people in the United States is of Hispanic origin.

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    In 204 B.C. Romans created the term Hispanic to identify inhabitants from the Iberian Peninsula which encompass Spain and Portugal today.

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