León Handicrafts Tour

Embark on a journey to explore the captivating world of leather and shoe craftsmanship on our León handicrafts tour. We'll visit three unique leather workshops, providing an in-depth look into the entire production process.

Description

We'll gather at the designated meeting point in Plaza de la Catedral at the scheduled time, beginning our tour through the Mexican city of León. Here, you'll uncover the significance of leather and shoe craftsmanship, offering a cultural immersion.

Our first stop delves into the historical background of León's foundation and the growth of the leather and shoemaking industry, which significantly shaped the city's evolution. Afterward, we'll hop on a minibus to a traditional tannery, where you'll gain insights into the art of tanning leather.

Next, we'll explore the second artisan workshop in León, including a factory where skilled artisans handcraft various leather goods.

Our final destination will be a shoe factory, where you'll witness the process of crafting custom shoes and globally exported cowboy boots.

As we wrap up our exploration, we'll return to our starting point, concluding the León craftsmanship tour after four hours of cultural immersion.