Capula, Home of the Catrinas
A favorite destination for our guests at Hotel Mansión Iturbe is a pleasant shopping trip to Capula, a small village between Pátzcuaro and Morelia. Federal Highway 15 covers most of the 45 kilometers from Pátzcuaro. “Capula” means “place of the capulines – a sought-after tree with chokecherry-like fruit. Capula, though small, is a major Mecca for those in search of artisanwork that dates from the 16 th century, when the indigenous techniques fused with those of the Spaniards to create the current pottery style of the region (once again, Don Vasco de Quiroga’s influence is recalled). Potterywork from Capula is instantly recognizable and is appreciated throughout México and beyond. Have you heard of “Catrinas”? These capricious skeletal renditions were designed and created by the famous artist Juan Torres, resident of Capula. Catrinas are particularly visible around Noche de los Muertos, but can be f...