Santa Clara De Cobre Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Santa Clara De Cobre
The town is often marked as "Villa Escalante" or "Salvador Escalante" on maps, but nobody calls it by that name. The town is part of the Pátzcuaro region of Michoacán, and ethnically dominated by the indigenous Purépecha people. These people have been working with copper since the pre-Hispanic era, and led to this town's dominance in copper crafts over the colonial period (1519–1821) until well into the 19th century. The town has mostly conserved its colonial look, with houses and other buildings mostly painted white and roofed in red tiles. Older buildings have thick adobe walls. Many of the houses here have decorations such as bells, flowerpots, doorknockers, etc. made of copper. Most of the town's population, 82%, is employed in the making of copper items. There are 250 registered works
Where to Eat in Santa Clara De Cobre
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Loncheria Plaza Real
- 🍴Mariscos El Canelo
- 🍴Olivo
Where to Stay in Santa Clara De Cobre
- 🏨Hotel Camino Real de Santa Clara
Santa Clara De Cobre Travel Guide Sections
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