Pátzcuaro Vacations
EcoMexico, Sustainable Travel in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, México
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Patamban is about 2 hours from Pátzcuaro near San Jose de Gracia and Ocumicho and is famous for its
low-temperature and high-temperature ceramics. We were lucky enough to stumble upon an amazing ceramics cooperative
and a world-renowned ceramicist; but there are numerous workshops and stores in town, each with their own style and
traditions.  Feel free to explore on your own or hire a guide.  
High-fire/temperature ceramics
Neftali's son placing pots in
low-temperature oven
Just a few blocks past the municipal
plaza, you will find the high-fire
workshop of Ricardo Calderón and his
French wife Catalina Bony
(01-355-558-4118; patamban_alfareros
@hotmail.com; Melchor Ocampo #24)
and their dozen or more associates.  
We also recommend visiting the
world-famous workshop/store/museum
of Jose Neftali Ayungua Ramirez
(01-355-558-4065; Francisco I Madero
#21), featuring his glazed pumpkins and
low-fire pottery.
High-fire/temperature ceramics
Pottery in Process
Low-fire/temperature ceramics
Patamban, Mexican Pottery, Ceramics
Patamban, Mexican Pottery, Ceramics
Patamban, Mexican Pottery, Ceramics
Patamban, Mexican Pottery, Ceramics
Patamban, Mexican Pottery, Ceramics