Red rocks, spiritual vortices and a unique memorial chapel are not the only attributes that make Sedona a town like no other. It also contains within it an arts and crafts village, designed to provide living space and showrooms for artists while at the same time showcasing the finest features of classical Mexican architecture. It is named Tlaquepaque,after the famous artisans quarter in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Sedonas Tlaquepaque may very well be the most distinctive shopping experience in the entire American
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its location Its setting, where Highway 179 crosses Oak Creek, surrounded by a mass of oak...
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the entrance ...
through an archway in a wall a bit reminiscent of Mexican adobe...
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village map This sketch is based on a map found on the very informative site...
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You can take ...
a carriage tour to get an overall idea of the layout, but we opted...
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Patios (courtyards) As shown on the map, there are five
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Patio del Norte (North Courtyard) This is the first one a visitor sees, since it is...
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del Norte fountain
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Patio de las campanas (Bells Courtyard) The fountain is quite similar to the previous one.
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the bell tower ...
which gives the patio its name.
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Patio de la capilla (Chapel Courtyard) This is one of the most popular sites in the village. The...
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a niche carving
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another one
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passage between patios We found that they add to the authentic feeling of the village.
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Patio Azul (Blue Courtyard) This seemed to be the most spacious one of all. Note how...
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The burro ...
is made entirely of wire. It looks as if the sycamore will...
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Patio Azul fountain This one, right up against a wall, is quite unique.
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Street Art The dozen photos that follow show some of the sculptures that adorn...
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Indian brave fighting eagle At least, thats the interpretation that I got from this nearly...
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closeup of fight I think it's pretty likely that in a real life situation the eagle...
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''changing woman'' I think you will enjoy reading the caption, which describes this...
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''Basket Lady Elder''
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blue heron
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''Hopi Water Maiden'' This beautiful work is by the same sculptor who did Changing...
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Indian scout Thats what this sculpture looks like to me. It is relatively small, and...
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Scout closeup
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