León Handicrafts Tour

Embark on a journey to explore the captivating world of leather and shoe craftsmanship on our León handicrafts tour, visiting three unique leather workshops for an in-depth look into the production process.

Description

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

The first stop delves into the historical background of León's foundation and the impact of the leather and shoemaking industry on the city's evolution. Afterward, we’ll take a minibus to a traditional tannery to learn about the art of tanning leather.

Next, we’ll visit a second artisan workshop to explore a factory where artisans handcraft various leather goods.

The final destination is a shoe factory, where you’ll witness the process of crafting custom shoes and globally exported cowboy boots.

The tour concludes after four hours of cultural immersion as we return to our starting point.