Lugares para visitar en Pátzcuaro y sus alrededores

  If you are interested in Mexican folk art , Michoacán stands out for its diversity and variety of techniques. It is a sampling of the creativity of Michoacán's artists . Night of the Dead Artisan Market in Patzcuaro The principal, not-to-miss event in Mexico for folk art lovers is the Night of the Dead Artisan Tianguis  (market)  in P á tzcuaro .  It is held  in the Plaza Vasco de Quiroga , right in front of our Hotel Mansión Iturbe . Day of the Dead in Patzcuaro, Michoacan Artisans from different regions of Michoacán attend this great event. For those of us who have the opportunity to be attend it every year, it is a pleasure to greet the now-familiar craftspeople from all over the State of Michoacán . Mexican Handicrafts at the Day of the Dead Artisan Market in Patzcuaro Clay handicrafts made with different techniques such as burnished clay, glazed, polychrome, etc., are made with great  finesse.  You will find a great diversity from the f...

Day of the Dead in Mexico is one of the most deeply rooted events among Mexicans, and in Michoacán it is extra special, As Lake Pátzcuaro is  the  epicenter. For us in Michoacán Night of the Dead, the “feast of the souls,” is celebrated on November 1 and 2.  The epicenter of this celebration are the communities of the Pátzcuaro Lake region and one of the best known places there is undoubtedly the island of Janitzio.  But the vigil of the deceased can be seen in different communities, and each one has its special touch. Day of th Dead in Patzcuaro, Michoacan More than 30 communities celebrate the Night of the Dead in our Lake Pátzcuaro region .  Those communities include Arocutín, Cuanajo , Tzurumútaro, Ihuatzio , Tzintzuntzan , Santa Fe de la Laguna , Erongarícuaro, Jarácuaro , San José Uricho, and all five Islands of Lake Pátzcuaro : Janitzio , La Pacanda , Yunuen, Uranden, and La Tecuena. So take your time, and investigate which ones are of most int...

Scarves are part of the Mexican woman; they have been used for generations and are an integral part of their identity, and are a traditional part of the Mexican culture that has endured through the years. Mexican Scarves for Ladies in Ahuiran, Michoacan Among Mexican scarves , Michoacán holds a special niche in Ahuirán.  They are “belt scarves” decorated with flowers and even feathers.  Traditional Mexican Scarves from Ahuiran, Michoacan  Our guests at Hotel Mansión Iturbe in Pátzcuaro have a keen interest in these belt scarves which are seen during the Day of the Dead season .   This relatively new accessory has become one of the most sought-after artisan accessories. Mexican Scarves to buy in Pátzcuaro during the Artisan Fair during Day of the Dead season Women artisans from Ahuiran come to Patzcuaro during Day of the Dead to sell their belt scarves.  They range from those for daily use to the more luxurious used in parties and ...