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Buying from locals
So, you want to buy some artcrafts from local people. Great! It will support the regional economy and you will have a nice souvenir.But how much is right?1. If you have a kind of economycal stability and it is probable you have it if you are traveling in a foreign country it will be a great opportunity to improve in some manner the life ot the producers with your money. Remember that Mexico have 40-60 millions of people living in extreme poverty, so if you can afford it, just do it.2. If you have a narrow budget don´t buy at first time. Ask prices in different stores, so you can have an idea of the real cost.3. If there is a street salesman annoying you. Say "No gracias". If he-she don´t stop say "Ya compre, gracias" (I have bought already, thanks).4. Buying jewelry? Try to avoid it, even if Guanajuato is a well known producer. Procesing metals takes a lot of natural resources and...
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