: Unlike seasonal workshops, El Castillo operates and is open to the public every day of the year.
is widely recognized as the largest Christmas ornament factory in Mexico. Located in the "Pueblo Mágico" (Magical Town) of Chignahuapan, Puebla, this facility is a cornerstone of the town's renowned artisanal industry, which produces approximately 70 to 80 million ornaments annually. The Visitor Experience : Unlike seasonal workshops, El Castillo operates and
: The pieces are dipped in base colors and then hand-painted by master artists who can decorate up to 5,000 spheres in a single day. The Visitor Experience : The pieces are dipped
Every ornament is crafted by hand using techniques passed down since the industry was established in Chignahuapan by Rafael Méndez in 1965. : Guests often have the chance to try
: A solution (often silver nitrate) is injected to create a reflective mirror effect.
: Guests often have the chance to try blowing glass or decorating their own personalized ornament.
The factory offers a comprehensive guided tour that allows visitors to witness the entire production lifecycle of a traditional Mexican esfera .