Meet the artisans who turn earth, metal and agave into living heritage.
1. Santa Clara del Cobre · Hammered-Copper Workshops
Molten discs become baptismal fonts, cazos de carnitas, even contemporary sculptures. Museo del Cobre offers live demos every hour.
2. Tócuaro · Straw & Devil-Mask Weavers
Families braid paja so fine it resembles silk, then paint devil masks for Day of the Dead dances.
3. Paracho de Verduzco · World-Famous Guitar Luthiers
More than 200 workshops line the avenida principal. Hold a freshly lacquered vihuela—its cedar still smells like the forest.
2. Sahuayo · Huarache Weavers
Where our famous Espiritus are made, It dates back roughly 100 years, with artisanal craftsmanship passed down from generation to generation.
Travel tips
- Bus Uruapan ↔ Santa Clara: 1 h · 70 MXN
- Carry pesos; most shops skip cards
- Open-weave sandals keep feet cool around forges
Why it matters
At ESPÍRITU we honor the same slow-hand process—each pair woven in hours, not seconds. Craft knows no shortcuts.
