The city of Patzcuaro, on the southern end of Lake Patzcuaro, is a lovely old colonial city and a lovely base for exploring the region. This mountainous area, at 7,000 feet above sea level, has a mild climate. The region is home to the Purepecha Indians, a proud people who were never conquered by the Aztecs. Technically, they were not conquered by the Spanish either; they surrendered outright. The region was overseen for the Spaniards by Bishop Quieroga. He sought to enhance the prosperity if the region by introducing crafts, a different craft for each village. The following blogs highlight some of the villages and their crafts. Here are some images of Patzcuaro, including one of it craft markets. Note that even the candy is hand made. For more information about this region go to: lakepatzcuaro.org
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