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Tlalpujahua (Spanish [tlapuxa'wa] (help·info); formally Tlalpujahua de Rayón) is a town and municipality located in the far northeast of the state of Michoacán in central Mexico. It is a former mining town, home of the Dos Estrellas Mine, which was the leading producer of gold in the early 20th century. A major landslide of mud and mining debris damaged this mine and buried about one-third of the town in 1937, effectively ending mining. In the 1960s, a local by the name of Joaquín Muñoz Orta began making Christmas tree ornaments here. This eventually grew into what is now one of the largest producers of ornaments called Adornos Navideños SA de CV. In addition to this and another factory, there are about 150 small workshops dedicated to making Christmas items, with about 70% of the town’s economy based on it. In 2005, the town, with its narrow stone streets and adobe/stone houses with red tile roofs, was made a Pueblo Mágico as part of its efforts to attract tourism.
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1. Dos Estrella Mine
Overall Ratings
5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By ComradeCamper - Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Our guide had ancestors who worked in the mine, and she was able to read to us entries from their pay records. There was much of interest on the tour -- we got to actually wear hard hats, and walk down a mineshaft, for example -- but the pay room was the most poignant part for me.
There are wonderful murals that you can view at the entrance to the mine; as well as ceramics and other arts, and more murals to study near the end of the tour.
In the parking area, there's also a freestanding building with a plaque that reads "Collecion de Cristos". I only had five minutes to duck in here before rejoining my tour group, but the folk art us fantastic, and well worth a short visit.
2. EL Oro de Hidalgo Pueblo Magico
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By jlplaza21 - Toluca, Mexico
a ghost Mexican town from gold rush a few years ago is somehow alive ,, the whole town has changed from mining to touristic place, you won´t find any gold remaining but is golden place to be at... friendly locals and wonderful views.
3. Santuario del Carmen
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By ComradeCamper - Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Beautiful colonial architecture, with very nice tiles, and a grand altar. Make sure to look at the side chapel where baptisms are performed; there's an enormous baptismal font.
We spent time on the plaza in front of the church, admiring a tall cross, watching the street life, buying pastries from the vendor, and chatting up the local dogs. It's a very quiet, restful, pleasant environment.
4. Socavon de San Juan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Fer R - Toluca, Mexico
Although you are not allowed to walk all the path of the mine this is a very interesting visit because they explain how the mine worked and the situation of the workers, remind that it was a good time for the Mexican economy but there you will know the other side of the history.
5. Palacio Municipal de El Oro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Robert B - Acapulco, México
Llama la atención inmediatamente por su estilo y buena conservación... realmente no entramos a verlo, pero si nos dimos tiempo para una foto en su espectacular mural.
6. Museo de la Mineria
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3.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Robert B - Acapulco, México
Aunque es entretenido no es la gran cosa... quizá sea el que siempre que salgo de vacaciones a algún lugar visito los museos, no hay mucho nuevo que puedas aprender cuando se trata de historia. No obstante, es un lugar interesante, tranquilo y pintoresco. Ademas ofrecen visita guiada, este es un punto a su favor. Lo único malo es que huele mucho a popo de caballo, no se siempre o solo nos toco la mala suerte.
7. Senderismo El Oro
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Hiking and mountain biking trails, from basic to expert, know ancient mines in the forest, beautiful landscapes, geological samples.
8. Capilla de Santa Maria de Guadalupe
Overall Ratings
3 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Breikzer - Mexico City, Mexico
Es la típica iglesia de pueblo, su diseño exterior en mi punto de vista no tiene nada especial comparándola con otras hermosas e imponentes capillas que hay en México. Por dentro se puede observar una gran imagen de la Virgen de Guadalupe, la cual se dice tiene incrustaciones de oro en su marco.
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