This weekend is the ideal time to take a getaway and reconnect with nature. If you do not have a destination in mind, consider visiting Tlalpujahua, where tranquility prevails.
Here you can enjoy the mountains, cobblestone streets, and incredible workshops where artisans create Christmas decorations, clay objects, and feather art.
The word Tlalpujahua comes from the Nahuatl words tlalli (earth) and poxohuac (sponge, soft), so its name means “land of tezontle” or “soft or spongy land.”
What can you do in Tlalpujahua?
One of the main attractions is visiting the workshops where blown-glass ornaments and decorations are made. A well-known workshop belongs to Martín Marín and his wife Rosa María, located in Tlalpujahuilla, less than one kilometer from Tlalpujahua.
If you are interested in feather art, you can visit the workshop of Luis Olay, a renowned artisan whose workshop is located on Olivos Street. In addition to beautiful feather paintings depicting landscapes and people, this artisan works with the inked popotillo technique, producing impressive results.
There are many places where you can find workshops. At the intersection of 5 de Mayo and Melchor Ocampo, there is a branch of Estanzuela, where artisanal ceramics with a wide variety of designs are sold and exported to many countries. There is also the workshop of renowned artisan Gustavo Bernal, who works with clay pottery. Located on the road toward El Oro, he can explain the process of creating the pieces while you explore his shop-gallery.
You can also visit the Casa de la Conserva, which specializes in this delicious dessert made from Michoacán fruits. Another option is Casa Morales, where fruit and herbal liqueurs are sold, along with other delicacies.
Must-see places to visit:
- Plaza Mayor
- Hermanos López Rayón Museum
- El Carmen Tower
- Las Dos Estrellas Mine
- San Francisco Convent
- Santiago Puxtla Church
- Sierra Chincua Sanctuary
- Brockman Dam or Campo del Gallo National Park, also known as Rayón
Source: heraldodemexico
