Botijo

A botijo, also called búcaro, is a traditional porous clay container designed to contain water. The botijo has the property that once filled, it cools the water that it contains, acting as an evaporative cooler. The botijo has a wide belly and one or more mouths where it is filled and one or more outputs called pitón or pitorro to drink from. The botijo is a typical element of Spanish culture and may vary in shape, color and material. The búcaro de Indias is a special type, made of fragrant clay from Mexico, that was prized in Europe.

Botijo

A botijo, also called búcaro, is a traditional porous clay container designed to contain water. The botijo has the property that once filled, it cools the water that it contains, acting as an evaporative cooler. The botijo has a wide belly and one or more mouths where it is filled and one or more outputs called pitón or pitorro to drink from. The botijo is a typical element of Spanish culture and may vary in shape, color and material. The búcaro de Indias is a special type, made of fragrant clay from Mexico, that was prized in Europe.