Guatelaria

Guatelaria stands out with its bright, hand-painted ceramic tiles covering the facade, depicting traditional patterns that contrast sharply with the muted volcanic stone of the surrounding colonial streets. This workshop produces Majolica pottery, a style introduced by Spanish settlers that evolved into a local craft. Artisans here follow a technique where each piece undergoes two separate firings and meticulous hand-painting. You can often see the wet paint drying on shelves through the open doorway, preserving a colonial-era process still practiced today.