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LAKE PATZCUARO REGION
Art Villages & Sites

Tours are also available from Morelia & Uruapan

Please contact us about the best times for travel

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Please click on the TOUR OPTIONS button and download the PDF file if you prefer to print it and make notes.  Please email us at coppermoontravels@protonmail.com to discuss the tour itinerary!

TOUR OPTIONS

ART WORKSHOPS NEAR PATZCUARO
REQUIRES 2 NIGHTS MINIMUM

If you are creative, we offer a plethora of art workshops in our area and are always eager to add new mediums.  Please email us about the logistics, as they will vary depending on the class you would like.  Check the photo album to see the different pieces you can make!
  • Copper Bracelet or salt dish - forge copper in fire and hand pound it
  • Catrina Doll - Select a pre-moulded doll to paint
  • Milagro - choose your own charms and hammer them onto your piece
  • Popotillo Weaving - work with reeds to create a mandala
  • If you are an experienced weaver and would like to do a weaving class, please contact us for more information as this is a bit more complex to organize.
PATZCUARO, MICHOACAN MEXICO
REQUIRES 2 NIGHTS MINIMUM

TO DO:
  • Walking Tour
  • Visit art villages around the lake
  • Visit Paricutin Volcano
  • Visit the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere
ANGAHUAN, MICHOACAN MEXICO
DAY TRIP FROM MORELIA, PATZCUARO OR URUAPAN

TO DO:
  • Have a traditional lunch with a P'urepecha family
  • Purchase incredible rebozos (shawls) made from cotton or wool on blackstrap looms.
  • Visit the Moorish-influenced Church
  • Visit Paricutin Volcano or the Ruins of the Church of San Juan Parangaricutiro
CHURCH OF SAN JUAN PARANGARICUTIRO, MICHOACAN MEXICO
DAY TRIP FROM MORELIA, PATZCUARO OR URUAPAN

TO DO:
  • Have lunch with P'urepecha family in Angahuan (if interested in weaving)
  • If you aren't interested in weaving or textiles, we will have lunch at the site
  • Explore the ruins of this church, which was devoured by Paricutin Volcano
  • Visit the small museum to see historical photographs
ARANZA, MICHOACAN MEXICO
DAY TRIP FROM MORELIA, PATZCUARO OR URUAPAN

TO DO:
  • Visit the weavers who make lace-like rebozos
  • Purchase museum quality textiles
OCUMICHO, MICHOACAN MEXICO
DAY TRIP FROM MORELIA, PATZCUARO OR URUAPAN

TO DO:
  • Visit artisan families who make whimsical ceramics
  • Visit the local church
SANTA CLARA DEL COBRE, MICHOACAN MEXICO
DAY TRIP FROM MORELIA, PATZCUARO OR URUAPAN

TO DO:
  • We can arrange a workshop if your group is interested in making a small project, such as a bracelet, small ramekin or pair of earrings.
  • Watch a copper demonstration to learn how artists create their pieces
  • Visit a sheet-metal factory if you are interested in seeing how copper sheets are made.  We once arranged a full day of factory tours for a documentary maker!
CAPULA, MICHOACAN MEXICO
DAY TRIP FROM MORELIA OR PATZCUARO

TO DO:
  • Visit the estate of Maestro Juan Torres & his family
  • Browse the ceramic galleries in the village
COCUCHO, MICHOACAN MEXICO
DAY TRIP FROM MORELIA, PATZCUARO OR URUAPAN 

TO DO:
  • Visit a family of artisans to purchase their famous pots
  • Browse through beautiful hand embroidered textiles for a new blouse or dress
SAN JOSE DE GRACIA
DAY TRIP FROM MORELIA, PATZCUARO OR URUAPAN

TO DO:
  • Collect exquisite pineapple vessels, among other whimsical art pieces.

PRICE INCLUSIONS

PRICES WILL BE DETERMINED BY HOW MANY TRAVELLERS ARE IN YOUR GROUP, TOUR DURATION AND ACTIVITY CHOICES.


All entrance fees and activities are included unless they are noted as optional, in which case they are not mandatory. 

Private transportation with a licensed professional driver included.

Guided services with bilingual National Licensed Guide included

Tips are discretionary and appreciated

If you would like us to book your hotels, we can also include them in the price quote.  This option also includes breakfast.


Please Note:  You are responsible for your own luggage.  If you require assistance to and from your room, the hotel staff or driver will assist you.  A small tip is customary for this service.

 

CONTACT US

Contact:  Jennifer Bjarnason
Email:  coppermoontours@protonmail.com
WhatsApp/Text:  +52 443 639 2782

 

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Coordinator: Jennifer Bjarnason
Coppermoontravels@protonmail.com
WhatsApp: +52 443 639 2782

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