Christmas Ornament Fair
Tlalpujahua, MichoacánMagical Town
The town of eternal Christmas opens more than 650 workshops of hand-blown, hand-painted glass ornaments during its 27th fair.
Important Note
December weekends are very busy: go on a weekday if you can. Closing may be moved up to December 15.
Important:Dates and programs can change. Verify on the official town site before traveling.
Hotels
ToursHistory and Origin
Tlalpujahua was a gold and silver mining town. When the Dos Estrellas mine closed, Christmas ornament making —which arrived in the 1960s— became its main trade. Today it produces millions of ornaments a year and its fair is the largest in the country.
WHAT YOU WILL FIND
About Tlalpujahua
The town of eternal Christmas: over 300 workshops of hand-blown glass ornaments, the Dos Estrellas mine, sanctuaries and Michoacán forests.
Tlalpujahua is a Magical Town in Michoacán since 2005. The nearest airport is Toluca (TLC), about 82 km in a straight line.
Full guide to Tlalpujahua: what to see, getting there and when to go →
Make it a longer trip
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