This town is surronded by a magnificent forest and wood is the main material used in the manufacture of musical instruments such as mandolins, violins, cellos, double basses. Its artisans have won international awards for its unique pieces.

Paracho is known as the Capital of the Guitar, but can find other instruments such as güiros and violins, as well as furniture, toys and wood carved masks, mainly made out of oak, cedar, ebony or granadillo.

A good option to buy handicrafts is La Casa del Artesano where you will find different types of popular classic handmade toys such as yoyos, trompos (spinning tops), chess, pirinolas (six-sided spinning top), baleros (cup-and-ball toy), yucas and of course all kind of handmade guitars.

In addition, you can enjoy a wide variety of other magnificent crafts from Paracho and its surroundings.