RICH ARTISAN TRADITION

Plazas

The town center features two plazas. One of them has a beautiful kiosk with a copper roof and wrought-iron benches shaded by lush trees. Around the plaza, there are several establishments housed in red-tiled roofed buildings adorned with beautiful copper pieces.

Next to it is another plaza, from which you can see the religious complex formed by the Temple of the Immaculate Conception and the Huatápera.

Huatápera Chapel

Built in the 16th century, it is the oldest in the town. This chapel was part of the Hospital for Indigenous People founded by Vasco de Quiroga.

Templo de la Inmaculada Concepción

The temple dates back to the 17th century and features an elegant facade with a pediment. It has a single tower that was one of the settings for the film "La Vida Inútil de Pito Pérez," based on the famous novel. Inside the temple, there is a magnificent Christ figure.

José Rubén Romero Municipal Library José Rubén Romero

Located in the house where José Rubén Romero was born, a Michoacán writer from the early 20th century who was a collaborator of Francisco I. Madero and created the famous novel La vida inútil de Pito Pérez, set in this very Pueblo Mágico.

National Copper Museum

The museum displays copper objects found in the area, produced by the ancient Purépechas, as well as artistic and handcrafted pieces that have won awards in national and international competitions and exhibitions.

Additionally, there is a workshop where you can watch skilled artisans work live and learn how these marvelous copper pieces are created.

Artisan Workshops

Walk through the streets of this Pueblo Mágico and you will find several workshops where artisans are always eager to tell you about various copper-working techniques and show you some of their beautiful pieces. Here, you can purchase beautiful items such as pots, knives, utensils, bracelets, necklaces, and much more at very good prices.