Santa Clara del Cobre – Land of Artists
Santa
Clara del Cobre is one
of the places you can visit near Pátzcuaro, where you can enjoy a
picturesque “Pueblo Mágico” surrounded by beautiful scenery and
smelling of delicious cuisine. It is located about 19 kms (8 miles) from
Pátzcuaro on road 120 going toward Opopeo.
Notice how they produced different pieces using tools, hammers, pliers, anvil, and forge. They work with amazing synchrony in hammering pieces of unique beauty, such as the traditional buckets for preparing carnitas. Decorative objects – some painted beautifully – such as vases, jars, trays, cooking utensils, miniatures, and beautiful pieces of jewelry.
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Santa
Clara del Cobre is a
land of artists, primarily in the working of copper, creating works of great
artistic attraction that recognized at national and international level.
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| Copper Folk Art at the National Museum of Copper |
A visit
to this “Pueblo Mágico” will invariably be a pleasant experience.
Start your tour of the National Museum of Copper, where you can admire
pieces that have been awarded in numerous competitions both in Mexico and
abroad. You will be surprised with the creativity of its artisans.
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| Copper Folk Art at the National Museum of Copper in Santa Clara del Cobre |
It is
very easy to connect with craftsmen and visit their workshops, which you'll
find at every turn; there are more than 400 workshops. We recommend that you
visit them and observe how they work copper. That is a great experience.
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| Copper Handicrafts products in Santa Clara del Cobre, Michoacán |
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| Copper Jewelry in Santa Clara del Cobre, Michoacán |
Notice how they produced different pieces using tools, hammers, pliers, anvil, and forge. They work with amazing synchrony in hammering pieces of unique beauty, such as the traditional buckets for preparing carnitas. Decorative objects – some painted beautifully – such as vases, jars, trays, cooking utensils, miniatures, and beautiful pieces of jewelry.
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| Copper Handicrafts handmade by Mexican Artisans in Santa Clara del Cobre |
Mexican Artisan in Santa Clara del Cobre, Michoacan
Our
guests at Hotel Mansion Iturbe are always interested in the history
behind the copper work in Santa Clara del Cobre.
The
origins of the hammering of copper date from pre-Columbian times, when the
indigenous Purépecha not only made different ornaments, but also used copper to
create weapons. One reason it is believed why they could not be defeated by the
Aztecs was their mastery of copper and bronze.
At the National Museum of Copper cattycorner from the main square, you can see a copy of the Lienzo (canvas) de Jucutacato, dating from the 16th century. It is an important document of the Purépecha culture, which survived to the time of the conquest. It is a mixture of mythical and historical data, which also legitimize their claims of mines and natural resources, and expressed their collective identity among communities.
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| Prehispanic Coins from the Purepecha Culture |
At the National Museum of Copper cattycorner from the main square, you can see a copy of the Lienzo (canvas) de Jucutacato, dating from the 16th century. It is an important document of the Purépecha culture, which survived to the time of the conquest. It is a mixture of mythical and historical data, which also legitimize their claims of mines and natural resources, and expressed their collective identity among communities.
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| Lienzo (canvas) of Jucutacato an important document from the Purepecha Culture from the XVI Century |
Early during the time of evangelization, in 1521, Friar Martín de Jesús founded Santa Clara
de Acuero. Later, with the arrival of Don Vasco de Quiroga 1533,
he introduced several changes in the organization and
implemented new ways to work the copper, perfecting the already existing
techniques.
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| Don Vasco de Quiroga a painting on his honor at the National Copper Museum |
In 1553
the legal foundation of the town was decreed with the name of Santa Clara de
los Cobres. In 1858, it was changed to Santa Clara from Portugal in 1858, then
to Villa Escalante in 1932. In 1981 it was once again changed to its
current name.
A great
time to visit Santa Clara del Cobre is during the National Copper
Fair, which is held annually during the summer (the date is variable).
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| Copper Handicrafts a the National Copper Museum in Santa Clara del Cobre |
Come and
enjoy the folk art in our Region. Pátzcuaro is the ideal
starting point for your tour, and Santa Clara del Cobre is a must-do,
which you'll love!
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