November 1st and 2nd, Mexico celebrates Dia de Los Muertos,
one of the most fascinating times of year. Market stalls are filled with delightful skeletons, skulls and little
coffins all made of sugar (alfenique) or paper mache. For an overnight trip,
Patzcuáro in the State of Michoacán,
is an exceptional experience. The craft and folk art market will delight all
collectors. A nighttime visit to a near by country cemetery with traditional
Day of the Dead decorations will leave you with a greater understanding of this
very important Mexican holiday.
During the week preceding Palm Sunday (dates variable), also in the State of Michoacán, the town of
Uruapan has an equally memorable craft and folk art market, featuring pottery unique to that area. There are special tours to Uruapan during this time.
Side trips to visit the town of Paricutín and its extinct volcano can also be
arranged.
Length of Tour: 2 - 3 days.
"As we drove away from the Palm Sunday Market in Uruapan and you said, 'Look,
all the vendors are giving you a standing ovation' we had to laugh! You were
right, we all contributed mightily to the economy. It was very hard to resist
the most impressive and diverse collection of ceramics I'd ever seen in Mexico.
Thanks for helping me add to my collection; your 'eye' and knowledge were
extremely helpful, not only to me but to the rest of the group."
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