Hands of Fire & Fiber: A Weekend Craft Trail in Michoacán

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.