Hotel Jardín

 

ERONGARICUARO

LAKE PÁTZCUARO

MICHOACÁN

MEXICO

 

 

Activities and Places in Erongaricuaro

 

There are lots of interesting places and people you can visit in and around Erongaricuaro and Sandra at the Hotel is more than happy to provide you with any information you need:

Guided Cultural Immersion Tours & Peoples Holistic Retreat

Tours can be custom tailored to suit the groups interest and are conducted in Spanish, English, French and German, for up to 20 people. Close contact with local P'urhepecha Indians and Mexican rural live is emphasized. Tour guide: Francisco Castillejo; detailed information about the program at: www.casaeronukuri.com

Guided Hikes & Botanical Watercolor Painting lessons - Handpainted Furniture

2-4 hours hikes in a nearby unique eco-system with oak and madrone forest, formed by the eruption of  "Los Cuates" volcanoes. Tourguides: Francis and Molly; Information: Tel. (+52) 443 - 100 1572 or e-mail at: francisrodolfo@yahoo.com

"Las Canoas Altas" Waldorf Youth-Hostel, Workshops on Biodynamic Agri- and Apiculture

Hands-on workshops for Teens, Antroposophic adult meeting-place, Center for Homeopathic Medical Assistance, Info: Martha Zapien and Vincent Geerts; Tel. (+52) 434-344 0276 or www.lascanoasaltas.org

"El Molino" Summer & School-Camp for Kids

Housed in a converted 16th century grain mill and set in a well kept garden with playgrounds and fishponds. Detailed information in Spanish and English at: www.elmolinomich.com

"MFA/Eronga" Artistic Handpainted Furniture Factory (Cooperative)

Artisans own 52% of the factory. Skilled workers handcraft and hand paint unique pieces of art. The factory is open to the public. More information at: www.mfaeronga.com

Sustainable Living and Permaculture

Family-size Ranch offers information and workshops on permaculture, cultivation and use of medicinal plants, rainwater harvesting/storage and gray water recycling. Information at: www.tierramor.org

Feria de las Flores

With the idea of presenting ornamental flowers and conserving flora in danger of extinction, in Semana Santa (end of March to beginning of April) there is held since about 20 years the "Feria de Flores" in Erongaricuaro. You can visit private homes and a central exhibition in the patio of the local church.

More

Information about what is going on in Erongaricuaro (only in Spanish) by the month at: http://mx.geocities.com/rafaelromerodiaz/fiestasytradiciones.htm  or visit http://wikitravel.org/en/Erongaricuaro for some additional travelers information about Erongaricuaro.