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Santa Clara del Cobre
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The dense wilderness that thrives within the surrounding areas hides a Magic Town that belongs to the municipality of Salvador Escalante.
With the sunrise, the main plaza wakes up with a peach-colored brightness that amazes all tourists and visitors, as they observe the expelled halo softly touching the Kiosk’s rooftop, embellishing the Santa Clara del Cobre town.
Copper was one of the natural treasures that helped the town blossom during its mining era.
Today, the metal is acquired by melting cables, electronic circuits and plumbing pipes at a high temperature, only to be molded by several synchronized workers with hammers that sculpt the fiery metal above an anvil; this technique is known as the Hammered Copper, which made the town gain international fame and recognition regarding its artisanal crafts.
The town won the Science and Arts National Prize on the category of Traditions and Popular Arts in 1984.
If the landscapes and artisanal crafts have not enchanted you with their magical mantel, then you must visit the lakes known as Zirahuén and Cuitzitan, as well as the “Agua Fría” (Cold Water) hot spring, where you will enjoy boat rides across these beautiful turquoise waters that will allow you to become part of this beautiful landscape.
You can swim and cool off while you observe the vast sceneries that are created as they clash with the shining water, vegetation and the bluest of skies.
You can also visit the Zirahuén Forest & Resort Park, which offers suspending bridges, ATVs, horseback riding, mountain biking, kayaking and zip-lines.
An unmissable destination in your visit has to be the National Copper Museum, exhibiting the best works that were made from this beautiful material, known to be used and molded by the indigenous culture called Purépechas before the Spanish Conquest.
The Nuestra Señora del Sagrario Temple has beautiful copper chandeliers and maize milpas, which represent the combination of indigenous and colonial cultures that echo across the national territory.
The cuisine offers Michoacán-styled fish, lamb, rabbit, tarasca soup, enchiladas, stuffed sheep and the famous Michoacán beef.
Remember to visit and roam the artisanal workshops where you will be able to purchase some souvenirs and even learn the history the hammering technique that made this town famous.
Infinito México recommends
visit the Magic Town of Santa Clara del Cobre during the month of August, as the National Copper Fair is celebrated along with regional festivities in honor of Santa Clara de Asís, the artisanal patron.
With these artistic social gatherings, you will be able to take part in the regional dances, enjoy the parades and the carnivals that have firework shows and mechanical games.
Artists do pilgrimages that take them to the Nuestra Señora del Sagrario Temple, where tributes are presented, as well as gratitude for the benefits and kindnesses that this image brings to their faith and jobs.
You can also witness the exhibition for the competition known as “Concurso Nacional del Cobre Martillado” (National Hammered Copper Competition), where local and national artists gather together and demonstrate their best work.
You must try the delicious tostada tortas, a specialty of this region.
Remember to accompany your meals with the delicious and sweet drink known as atole of pinole.
Enrich your trip by including these destinations in your visit: Morelia (71 kilometers away, offering, gastronomy, museums, temples, convents, plazas, a zoo, parks, theatres, caverns, forests, hot springs, festivals, hiking and monarch butterfly sightings) and Uruapan (59 kilometers away, offering artisanal crafts, gastronomy parks, waterfalls, hiking, horseback riding and architectonical sites).
Things to see and do
hiking, artisanal crafts, gastronomy, extreme sports, tours, boat rides, kayaking, fishing, zip-lines, suspended bridges, horseback riding, mountain biking, ATVs, temples and museums.
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With the sunrise, the main plaza wakes up with a peach-colored brightness that amazes all tourists and visitors, as they observe the expelled halo softly touching the Kiosk’s rooftop, embellishing the Santa Clara del Cobre town.
Copper was one of the natural treasures that helped the town blossom during its mining era.
Today, the metal is acquired by melting cables, electronic circuits and plumbing pipes at a high temperature, only to be molded by several synchronized workers with hammers that sculpt the fiery metal above an anvil; this technique is known as the Hammered Copper, which made the town gain international fame and recognition regarding its artisanal crafts.
The town won the Science and Arts National Prize on the category of Traditions and Popular Arts in 1984.
If the landscapes and artisanal crafts have not enchanted you with their magical mantel, then you must visit the lakes known as Zirahuén and Cuitzitan, as well as the “Agua Fría” (Cold Water) hot spring, where you will enjoy boat rides across these beautiful turquoise waters that will allow you to become part of this beautiful landscape.
You can swim and cool off while you observe the vast sceneries that are created as they clash with the shining water, vegetation and the bluest of skies.
You can also visit the Zirahuén Forest & Resort Park, which offers suspending bridges, ATVs, horseback riding, mountain biking, kayaking and zip-lines.
An unmissable destination in your visit has to be the National Copper Museum, exhibiting the best works that were made from this beautiful material, known to be used and molded by the indigenous culture called Purépechas before the Spanish Conquest.
The Nuestra Señora del Sagrario Temple has beautiful copper chandeliers and maize milpas, which represent the combination of indigenous and colonial cultures that echo across the national territory.
The cuisine offers Michoacán-styled fish, lamb, rabbit, tarasca soup, enchiladas, stuffed sheep and the famous Michoacán beef.
Remember to visit and roam the artisanal workshops where you will be able to purchase some souvenirs and even learn the history the hammering technique that made this town famous.
Infinito México recommends
visit the Magic Town of Santa Clara del Cobre during the month of August, as the National Copper Fair is celebrated along with regional festivities in honor of Santa Clara de Asís, the artisanal patron.
With these artistic social gatherings, you will be able to take part in the regional dances, enjoy the parades and the carnivals that have firework shows and mechanical games.
Artists do pilgrimages that take them to the Nuestra Señora del Sagrario Temple, where tributes are presented, as well as gratitude for the benefits and kindnesses that this image brings to their faith and jobs.
You can also witness the exhibition for the competition known as “Concurso Nacional del Cobre Martillado” (National Hammered Copper Competition), where local and national artists gather together and demonstrate their best work.
You must try the delicious tostada tortas, a specialty of this region.
Remember to accompany your meals with the delicious and sweet drink known as atole of pinole.
Enrich your trip by including these destinations in your visit: Morelia (71 kilometers away, offering, gastronomy, museums, temples, convents, plazas, a zoo, parks, theatres, caverns, forests, hot springs, festivals, hiking and monarch butterfly sightings) and Uruapan (59 kilometers away, offering artisanal crafts, gastronomy parks, waterfalls, hiking, horseback riding and architectonical sites).
Things to see and do
hiking, artisanal crafts, gastronomy, extreme sports, tours, boat rides, kayaking, fishing, zip-lines, suspended bridges, horseback riding, mountain biking, ATVs, temples and museums.
Read +
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