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Santa Clara del CobreDeclared a National Historical Monument in 2001, Santa Clara del Cobre is a small town near Patzcuaro specializing in copper. It is located higher in the hills about 20 miles south of Patzcuaro via a winding road. Driving time from Patzcuaro is about 30 minutes, and buses leave Patzcuaro every few minutes throughout the day. Santa Clara was an important copper-producing region long before the arrival of the Spanish Conquerors, although no ore is now extracted from the local mines. The arcades of the quaint town plaza are lined with copper shops, the square itself is hung with copper planters and the central bandstand or kiosk is roofed with the same metal. Local copper vendors set up their stands under the arcades as well, selling everything from miniature cups and utensils to large, richly gleaming copper caldrons. Of interest as well is the town's Museo del Cobre (Copper Museum). A Copper Fair, combined with the Fiesta of La Virgen del Sagrario is held in Santa Clara del Cobre from August 10th through the 17th. Festivities include exhibits and sales of hand-worked copper, music and dance. Hotels:Two small and reasonably priced hotels are located in Santa Clara:
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