If you are wondering what the difference is between Mexican hammocks and Mayan hammocks, they are basically the same hammock. As the Mayan were conquered and the post colonial Mexico developed, the Mayan culture and inventions, were absorbed into the developing Spanish-Mexican culture. What was originally a Mayan invention – the Mayan hammock – became co-opted by colonial Spanish-Mexicans and their cultural dominance and everday usage transformed their cultural reference point into Mexican hammocks.
One distinction with our hammocks is our hammocks are handmade by Mayan women in the Yucatan region using traditional Mayan hammock weaving methods that date back thousands of years. Mexican hammocks and Mayan hammocks are great for the outdoors. Being portable, Mexican hammocks set up easily anywhere and add a decorative touch to any backyard, garden or patio area. Because they pack up light, Mayan hammocks and Mexican hammocks are ideal for backpackers, day trippers and campers.
While extremely light weight, hammocks have the ability to hold large amounts of weight. Mexican hammocks can also be strung up indoors as well, by inserting hooks in wall studs or ceiling beams. They are great for all climates and are especially convenient for small apartments and dorm rooms for extra seating or even an extra place to sleep. They can also be used to store goods like sleeping bags and packs while traveling or camping too.