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If you want more traditional souvenirs, you should buy one or more packages of real Colombian coffee, of course. The locals love it. They prepare it in a variety of ways and drink it many times a day. The best coffee is of brands Juan Valdez, Oma, Lucaffe, Aguila, and Colcafe. However, other local producers also make good quality products. You can buy pots and coffee sets in the city. If you don't like coffee, you should buy cocoa beans or hot chocolate sets.
If you want to buy a practical thing in a traditional style, you should pay attention to the poncho. This is a traditional square piece of fabric with a hole for the head. It is often sold with a hood in a modern version today. The best ponchos are made from sheep's wool. By the way, you can also find hats, scarves, and sweaters made of sheep's wool. If you want to buy something unusual, you should pay attention to local musical instruments made of dried pumpkin fruits and empty bamboo. Bells, whistles, and small drums will be a good souvenir for a child.

If you have enough money, you can spend it to buy emeralds. It is no secret that Colombia is a major exporter of emeralds. You can buy them cheaper here than anywhere else in the world. Cartagena is no exception. However, there are several nuances. Be sure to make sure that you will be given a receipt for the emerald before purchasing it. This also applies to the purchase of gold and silver jewelry. Otherwise, you will not be allowed to take the item out of the country. The second important point is that local craftsmen are not very good at cutting the product. So it is often better to buy an uncut gemstone.
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