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Maracas are not edible. They are made from dried and treated hollowed out gourds containing pebbles or beans.


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It is not clear when maracas were invented. However, there is proof that they were used about 1500 year ago in Columbia.


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Are maracas man made in Mexico?

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Why are maracas important in Mexico?

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