TZINTZUNTZAN RUINS

Tzintzuntzan is a Purepecha name meaning "Place of the Hummingbirds". It was the capital of the Tarascan league at the time of invasions by the Aztecs in the late 15th century, and by the Spanish in the 1520s.

MUSEO DE COBRE

In August there is a 10 day Feria del Cobre. There were ribbons on some of these containers.

WHAT A HELMET

HE DID HAMMERED, I HAMMERED

My sister Wanda I think would love this town.

SINKS, SINKS AND MORE SINKS

Each one was beautiful in its own way and the colors were great.

WE WATCHED THE MEN AT WORK

The would pound away for a short time and the reheat the copper and pound some more.

BIG COPPER ITEMS

Larry friend bought the bathtub for $1600. These are big ticket items.

SANTA CLARA DEL COBRE

This town was a copper mining town from 1553 onward. Today the mines are closed so the craft people use recyled copper to make beautiful items. Ernie, Wayne, Larry, Donna and I spent an enjoyable afternoon here.

YUMMY FOOD AND PRETTY PLANTS

The gaint blackberry and cream our Ernie's snack. Eggs and sausage make a good lunch. The plant is just lovely.

ON THE LAKE

We think this is where they use to launch boats. The water is low. We did see some sail boats in a yard.

QUIROGA RUINS

We just had a quick look at the ruins from the road where we stopped to buy macadain nuts. We want to come back here and explore these more. We found out when we got back to the RV park that there is a big cellibration going on in this town and tonight they were having the running of the "Bulls".

QUIROGA SQUARE

After our roast pork we spent sometime in the park. We were feeling fat and happy!