Pomaire Clay

Clays, Art, local crafts, Clay, Guide, Gift, souvenirs
- 29 2022 of April

If you are looking for a souvenir handmade by Chilean artisans, you have to visit Pomaire and take home a souvenir.

Bowls, flower pots, wells and the classic piggy banks in the shape of a pig are some of the clay crafts that you can find in the town of Pomaire.

A little history ...

Pomaire is a small town of pottery artisans, which belongs to the commune of Melipilla, 50 kilometers west of Santiago. Its main attraction is the pottery workshops found throughout the town where different handicrafts made of clay are sold and there are also small restaurants serving Chilean cuisine, where they offer traditional dishes such as cazuela, humitas and empanada de pino.

Where to buy clay crafts?

The best option to have a complete experience is to go to see Pomaire, walk its streets, buy a souvenir and have lunch at a snack. The car trip takes approximately 1 hour. If you can't travel, there is always the option of buying in Santiago and here we leave you some recommendations to purchase these beautiful handmade crafts: Crafts from Chile y Chili by Hand.

Pomaire Location: See reference here