I went looking for one thing, but found something much better...a lovely necklace made entirely of black and white pinto beans! I am now heralded as the best shopper in our group!

When we visited, only a few shops were open, which was disappointing. Those that were open had lovely merchandise.

A great place to see the wonderful products of the imagination and craft of this region. The setting is gorgeous.

Great place to shop for handicrafts, laquer painted copper, weavings, tablecloths, bedspreads etc. Only a half block off the main square.

This is a large house with eleven courtyards now used for the sale of local handicrafts. The artistry in the work is great and the prices are fair. This is a good place to get handicrafts from all over the state of Michoacán.

The Sisters of Catherine of Sienna were the original inhabitants of these eleven patios. you can still feel the flavor of the cloistered patios and imagine 400 years ago who might have lived here. Now there are many lovely shops featuring locally made artesania. Hand woven cloth, copper, art made from reeds from the lake and a very peaceful feeling... More

shopping........but with the market in the main plaza for the festival, we had more interest there than in the Patios.

Michoacán has a great assortment of traditional crafts, and one can buy most of these in the different rooms of this antique beautiful building. Just being there, visiting the different patios, is very pleasant and relaxing.

Like a visit to the old world. Wonderful building and excellent shops. The gardens are also especially attractive.