Travel Guide Michoacán

Michoacán
Maps & Travel Guide
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15 Misión Pátzcuaro Hotel,
Misión Pátzcuaro Historic
Centre Hotel
16 Map of Pátzcuaro
17 18 19 Around
Pátzcuaro
Index
20 Around Pátzcuaro
Map
21 Uruapan
22 Around Uruapan
23 Zamora
24 The Michoacán Coast 25
Beaches
How to use this brochure
26 Beaches, Quinta Antigua
1 Michoacán
Hotel
2 Morelia
27 Beaches
3 Things to do in Morelia
28 Map of the Coast
4 Cantera Diez Hotel,
Villa Montaña Hotel
of Michoacán
29 Monarch Butter ly
5 Things to do in Morelia
Sanctuary
6 Casa Madero Hotel,
Los Juaninos Hotel
30 Agua Blanca Hotel
31 32 Charming small towns
7 Things to do in Morelia
33 Typical Michoacán Cuisine
8 Misión Catedral Hotel in
Morelia, Plaza Morelia Hotel
34 Map of Michoacán
9 Map of Morelia
10 Historic Centre of
Morelia Map
11 Around Morelia
12 Around
Morelia Map
13 Pátzcuaro
14 Things to do in Pátzcuaro
35 HotelDo
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Michoacán is located in western Mexico,
and it is known for its beauty as well as
its history and culture. The state has five
UNESCO World Heritage Sites and five
Magic Towns (Pueblos Mágicos).
Two of its most precious jewels, have been
declared World Heritage by UNESCO: the
Historic Centre of Morelia, thanks to more
than a thousand buildings in the region’s
characteristic pink stone, and the Day of
the Dead Celebration in Pátzcuaro, an
indigenous tradition whose roots go back to
pre-Hispanic times.
The vibrant and varied cuisine in Michoacán
is also in the list of Intangible World Heritage,
as well as the Pirekua, a musical genre.
Beside, the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary
has been declared World Natural Heritage,
since it offers the visitor a chance to witness
a wonder of nature.
That is why Michoacán is an irresistible
place that has something special to offer for
all tastes and occasions.
Come, and discover Michoacán,
the Soul of Mexico.
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Morelia
The gorgeous tourist destination has preserved
its colonial feel over the centuries. Its tranquil
streets are silent witnesses to the history that has
gathered in every corner. One of Morelia´s main
features is the cathedral, a masterpiece of pink
quarry. The Historic Center has been designated
a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
But apart from the beautiful colonial buildings,
the city also offers a modern infrastructure that
includes a Convention Center, the “Expocentro”,
and great locations and services for conventions
and all kind of events.
The ancient traditions and culture of Morelia are
display in the colorful handicrafts. The city has
many stores to browse and buy the beautiful works
of art produced in the state of Michoacán by local
artisans, or you can admire the fantastic creations
in the decoration of the restaurants and hotels.
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Catedral
While in Morelia, don’t forget to try the traditional
dishes, a mixture of Purepecha and European
ingredients and recipes, such as corundas and
uchepos (regional tamales), the Tarascan soup,
the “pollo placero”, the “carnitas” (pork meat),
and the traditional “salsa de lago” (lake sauce)
made with fried “charales” (small white fish). For
candy lovers, Morelia offers a wide selection:
“chongos zamoranos” (dessert with milk, sugar
and cinnamon), ates morelianos (candied fruit),
buñuelos (small doughnut) or a “nieve de pasta”
(local ice-cream), and of course a cup of hot
handmade chocolate.
It has a warm, semi-humid climate with an average
temperature of 23ºC (73º F).
Morelia is the venue for important music and
movie festivals, a good reason to visit the city
many times.
Things to do in Morelia
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Acueducto
Palacio de Justicia
Aqueduct - Morelia’s aqueduct runs along
dozens of colonial arches that stretch for over
a mile with 253 arches. It was built in 1785 to
provide drinking water for the city.
Antigua Alhóndiga - Baroque construction
built in 1774. Today it is part of the Palace of
Justice.
Colegio de San Nicolás de Hidalgo – Founded
in the 16th century. It is a neoclassical building
with two-level network of arches and nice
murals on the second floor.
“Clavijero” Palace – This grand Baroquestyle building was constructed in 1660 by the
Jesuits. Today it houses the Tourism Ministry.
Government Palace – Baroque building whose
construction began in 1760. It houses the
state executive branch since 1867. There are
three murals here painted by Michoacán artist
Alfredo Zalce, with portray different periods in
the history of Mexico in general and Michoacán
in particular.
Federal Palace – Eclectic building with some
French-style influence constructed in the 18th
century. Since 1935 it houses the Federal
Government Offices.
Municipal Palace – The Baroque-style building
was constructed late in the 18th century.
Originally it housed a repository for the control
and sale of tobacco. In 1859 it was remodeled
to house the Municipal Palace.
Palace of Justice – It is a beautiful old mansion.
The façade shows a clear French influence,
and in the second floor there are decorative
elements with pre-Hispanic influence.
“The Tarascas” Fountain – It depicts three
indigenous women holding up a basket full of
regional fruits. It has become an iconic symbol
of the city.
Catedral
Santuario de Guadalupe
Templo de las Monjas
Cathedral – A majestic structure built between
1660 and 1774 in a Baroque-style.
It is known for its 200-foot towers, among
the tallest in the land, and for its 4,600 pipe
organ, one of the finest in the world. Among
the many treasures inside the Cathedral are
the neoclassical altarpieces in the chapels.
There are two beautiful Cabrera paintings in
the vestry. The “ Palacio Episcopal” is annex.
Plaza Villalongín – The plaza feature a
beautiful garden that remembers the quiet life
of the viceroyalty.
Portales – The portals are located in the
historic center in front of the Cathedral and
other buildings of the 17th, 18th, and 19th
centuries. It is a popular place to hangout on,
and an excellent choice if you want a simple,
great tasting cup of coffee.
Sanctuary of Guadalupe and ex Convent
of San Diego – Built in the 18th century it is
the most ornate church in Morelia. The Neobaroque decoration covers vaults, walls and
dome.
Church and Convent of St. Francis (House
of the Handicrafts) - The Franciscans began
the construction of this Plateresque-style
building in 1531. It housed the first monastery
established in Valladolid. Since 1973 it has
operated as the Michoacán Crafts House with
a museum. Open daily from 8:00 to 20:00 hrs.
Templo de las Monjas (Temple of the Nuns)
- Built between 1729 and 1737, this baroque
temple was dedicated to Santa Catalina de
Siena. It picked up the name “The Nuns”
because it belonged to an order of the
Catherine’s, who moved from Las Rosas to
this site in 1798, an event depicted on a huge
canvas in the Michoacán Regional Museum.
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Palacio de Gobierno
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Renta de avión privado
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Benito Juárez 63 Col. Centro Morelia, Michoacán. C.P. 58000 Tel.: 01 443 312 54 19 ó 01 800 1CANTERA
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Restaurante
Bar
 Centro de Negocios
 Alberca
 Gimnasio
 Salón de lectura
 Alberca
 Facilidades para banquetes
y convenciones
 SPA
 Campo de golf cercano al hotel,
clase PGA con 27 hoyos
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VillaMontamaMx
Patzimba 201, Col. Vista Bella C.P. 58090 Morelia, Michoacán, México Tel + 52 (443) 314 0231
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01 800 9633 100 MÉXICO
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Conservatorio de Música
Templo y Ex Convento del Carmen
Museo del Estado
Templo de los San Agustín (Temple of the
Augustinians) - Built in the 16th century
with a late Plateresque façade and a
gothic influenced cloister.
Templo y Conservatorio de Música de Las
Rosas (Temple and Conservatory of Music
of the Roses) - Both buildings have a
baroque style and were constructed in the
18th century. The Conservatory took over
the facility in the late 1940s, and today it
houses the internationally renowned Boys
Choir of Morelia in addition to the School
of Music.
Templo y Ex-Convento del Carmen
(Temple and Ex Convent of our Lady
of Carmen) – The construction of this
Baroque building began in 1593 and
continued throughout the 17th, 18th, and
19th centuries. The former convent was
restored between 1974 and 1979 and
today it houses the “Casa de la Cultura”
(Culture House) and the Museum of the
Mask. Open from Monday to Friday from
10:00 to 14:00 hrs and from 16:00 to 20:00
hrs. Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 to
14:00 hrs and from 15:00 to 18:00 hrs.
Museo Casa de Morelos (House of
Morelos) – This Baroque-style mansion
was built in 1758 and acquired by
independence hero Jose Maria Morelos
y Pavon. Currently, the museum exhibits
paintings, photographs, furniture and other
antique objects, as well as two impressive
carriages. Open daily from 9:00 to 19:00
hrs.
Museo del Estado (State Museum) - It is
located in an 18th-century building and
has three sections: archaeology, history
and ethnology. There is example of an
antique pharmacy dating from 1868. Open
Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 14:00
and 16:00 to 20:00 hrs pm, and Saturdays,
Sundays and holidays 10:00 to 18:00 hrs.
Museo de Arte Colonial
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo
Museo Regional Michoacano
Museo de Arte Colonial (Museum of
Colonial Art)- Located in an 18th century
baroque-style house. The first printing
press of the city was established here in
1821. Today the museum exhibits works
from the vice regal period. The museum
houses an important collection of more
than one hundred figures of Christ from
the sixteenth to twentieth century. Open
Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 20:00
hrs. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
from 10:00 to 19:00 hrs.
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo “Alfredo
Zalce” (Contemporary Art Museum) - This
19th century building of French influence
has 13 exhibition rooms with 20th century
art collection. Open Monday through
Friday from 10:00 to 19:45 hrs, weekends
and holidays from 10:00 to 18:00 hrs.
Museo de Historia Natural “Dr. Manuel
Martínez
Solórzano”
(Museum
of
Natural History) – The museum intends
to disseminate information on the flora
and fauna of the region and create an
environmental awareness. Open daily
from 10:00 to 18:00 hrs.
Museo Regional Michoacano (Regional
Museum of Michoacan) – A baroque
construction. It has one room dedicated to
the ecology in Michoacán and five other
rooms exhibit the history of the State from
the pre-Hispanic era to the modern times.
There is a great Alfredo Zalce´s mural in
the stairs. Open Tuesday to Sunday from
9:00 a 17:00 hrs.
Centro Cultural Universitario (University
Cultural Center) – A contemporary building
with two rooms. The Center exhibits
historic books, paintings and documents.
Open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to
14:00 hrs. and from 16:00 to 20:00 hrs.
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RESERVA AQUÍ
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Delicias Culinaria...
Av. Francisco I. Madero Oriente #137 Col. Centro Morelia, Michoacán C.P. 58000
Teléfono 52+ (443) 313 1616. Lada sin Costo 01 800 5000 300
[email protected] www.hotelcasamadero.mx
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Parque Zoológico
Centro de Convenciones
Planetario
Museo del Dulce (Candy Museum) – It has
a decoration and furniture of the beginning
of the 20th century. And it displays the
way the candies are elaborated. Open
daily from 10:00 to 14:30 hrs and 16:30 to
20:00 hrs.
Parque Zoológico Benito Juárez (Zoo) - It
is the most important zoo of the country
in the matter of variety of species (440)
and number of specimen (3,800). It has
the largest bird collection in Latin America.
Within the zoo are other family attractions,
such as artificial lake, auditorium, scenic
train, children playground and restaurants.
Open from Monday to Thursday from
10:30 to 20:00 hrs. Friday and Saturday
from 10:00 to 21:00 hrs. Sunday from
10:00 to 20:00 hrs.
Convention Center – Considered one of
the best in the country. It has 9 event halls
of different sizes that go from 10 to 2,000
people of capacity. It also feature a modern
and comfortable theater, planetarium,
library, hotel, parking lot and gardens.
Orchid Greenhouse – It has three areas.
The first room has the blooming orchids.
The second displays 650 hybrid orchids.
And the last room has more than 2,300
wild orchids.
Planetario “Felipe Rivera” (Planetarium)
- Its contemporary design features a
hemispheric dome 65 feet in diameter.
The dome acts as a screen for the 164
projectors that reproduce the sidereal
movements of the stars. Open from
Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 17:00 hrs.
Weekends and holidays from 10:30 to
14:00 and from 15:00 to 17:00 hrs. The
Planetarium offers functions Fridays and
Saturdays at 19:00 hrs and Sundays at
18:30 hrs.
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Boletines
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Edificio colonial muy bien
ubicado en el Centro Histórico
HOTEL
PLAZA MORELIA
* Recepción 24 horas
* TV por cable
* Desayunos.
* Lavandería.
* Servicio médico con cargo.
* Recorridos turísticos.
* Boletos de autobús.
* Internet inalámbrico.
* Guardarropa.
* Estacionamiento.
Valentín Gómez Farías 278, Centro, Morelia, Michoacán, México, C.P. 58000. Tel. (+52) 443 312 11 63
Lada sin costo: 01 800 007 0770 [email protected] www.hotelplazamorelia.com.mx
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LEONA VICARIO
LUIS MOYA
REVOLUCIÓN
DR. MIGUEL SILVA
MOTO
LINIA
Estatua Eclestre
del Patriota
Morelos
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LAGO
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QUES
Museo de Arte
Contemporaneo
Alfredo Zalce
Hospital
Infantil
ORTEGA Y MONTAÑEZ
TAGLE
SÁNCHEZ DE
URUAPAN
Mercado
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Plaza
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LAGO
MANUEL DE LA TORRE
JAVIER
FRANCISCO
ZAMORA
Hospital
General
JUAN RUÍZ DE ALARCÓN
ANA MARÍA GALLAGA
FUERTE DE COPORO
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Hospital
Nueva España
PRIV. JUAN JOSÉ DE LEJARZA
TEPE
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JAVIER MINA
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Templo y
Ex-Convento
de Capuchinas
RZA
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JUAN DE ORTEGA Y MONT
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FUERTE DE LOS REME
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MAN
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PADRE LLOREDA
SÁNCHEZ DE TAGLE
Plazuela
Vasco de
Quiroga
CABRERA
VICENTE GU
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ANTONIO ALZATE
FRAY ANTONIO DE MARGIL
SAMUEL RAMOS
FERNÁNDE Z DE CÓRDOBA
MARIANO ELIZ
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LIC. SOTO SALDAÑA
JAVIER CLAVIJERO
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JOS
JUAN
PLAZUELADE RAYÓN
Casa de
Artesanías
SOR JUANA INES DE LA CRUZ
Casa de
Morelos
ALDAMA
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FRA
AV.
Fuente
las
Tarascas
FRAY DIEGO JOSÉ ABAD
Iglesia y
convento
de San
Francisco
HUMBOLT
Casa
Natal de
Morelos
Plaza
Villalongín
BARTOLOMÉ DE LAS
CASAS
Exalhóndiga
Templo
de los
Agustinos
3
AV. FRANCISCO I. MADERO ORIENTE
LA CORREGIDORA
GRANAD
ITAS
Mercado
de San
Juan
AQUILES SERDÁN
VICENTE SANTA MARÍA
Museo
Regional
Michoacano
Palacio
Municipal
PLAN DE AYA
LA
Palacio
Federal
Templo
de la
Cruz
VALLADOLID
Palacio
de
Justicia
HÉROE
DE NACO
ZARI
SUÁREZ
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Catedral
Portales
Antigua
Capilla
de
Hospital
de los
Juanitos
BEAHMON
RAYÓN
Plaza
de
Armas
Centro
Cultural
Universitario
Templo
de las
Monjas
VICENTE STA. MARÍA
Casa de
Don
Mariano
Michelena
ALLENDE
LA PIEDAD
Casa
del
Conde
de
Sierra
Gorda
Antigua
Casa del
Diesmo
Templo
de la
Merced
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García
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MANUEL TOLSÁ
AV. FRANCISCO I. MADERO PONIENTE
Nuevo
Seminario
Tridentino
20 DE NOVIEMBRE
Antigua
Casa de
Antigua José Ma.
Casa de Anzorena
Don
Palacio
de
Gobierno
Templo
de San
José
ALVARO OBREGÓ
5
AV. MORELOS NORT
MELCHOR OCAMPO
Colegio de
San Nicolás
de Hidalgo
PLAN DE AYALA
EMILIANO ZAPATA
EDUARDO RUÍZ
Museo
de Arte
Colonial
Museo
del
Estado
CONSTITUCIÓN DE 1917
BELISA
RIO DOMÍNGU
EZ
IGNACIO ZARAGOZA
GUILLERMO PRIETO
JUAN ALVAREZ
Palacio
Clavijero
Templo de
la C. de
Jesús
(Biblioteca
Públia)
Jardín de las
Rosas
Ex
Obispado
B. JUÁREZ
Mercado
de Dulces
y Artesanias
DEL AGRARISMO
Templo
del
Carmen
SANTIAGO TAPIA
EL NIGROMANTE
LEÓN GUZMÁN
VALENTNIDGÓMEZ FARIAS
GUADAL
UPE VICT
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Templo
de las
Rosas
Sanatorio
del
Sagrado
Corazón
O
BAJ
TRA
Centro
Deportivo
O
MAY
NICOLÁS ROMERO
Conservatorio
de Musica
DEL
Exconvento
del
Carmen
1o. DE MAYO
DE
1o.
EDUARDO RUÍZ
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LIC. JUST
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MARTIR
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TACU
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CENTRO
RECREATIVO
ANTONIO SÁNCHEZ
Symbols
Around Morelia
Tiripetio - It is worth to
visit the Augustinian
ExConvent built in the
16th century, the first
University of America;
a temple also from the
16th century and the
“Bañito” Spring.
Morelos National Park
– This woody park full
of creeks is ideal for
camping, enjoying a
picnic, and horse back
riding.
Tarímbaro – Highlights
include a 16th Century
Franciscan
ExConvent, the Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Stairway, and
an old hacienda.
Charo – It is located only 11 km from Morelia. It has a
Plateresque Augustinian Convent dating from 1578 with
murals of religious subjects.
Copándaro de Galeana – There is an Augustian ExConvent built in 1570 with interesting murals.
Villa Morelos – This town is located 70 km from Morelia.
There is a 16th century Augustan Ex-Convent.
Teremendo de los Reyes - The town’s main attractions
are: the 16th century temple of “Los Santos Reyes”, the
civil plaza, the desert-like landscape full of cacti in the a
volcano crater called “La Alberca” and the archeological
vestiges located in “Los Lobos” ravine.
Tres Cerritos - This site along with Queréndaro,
Huandacareo, Araró, Zinapécuaro, etc., was one of the
numerous enclaves that surrounded the Patzcuaro lake
region. Archaeological materials found in the area shown
some cultural exchange with the people from Teotihuacan.
The archeological area dates back to the Late-Classic
horizon (6th to 9th Centuries). The most notable remains
are the “Montículo 1” (platform), located in the northwest
of the site, and the main plaza with a shrine in the middle.
Open daily from 10:00 a 17:00 hrs.
Huandacareo – The town lays at the shores of the Cuitzeo
Lagoon. This place was under the influence of the Tarascan
Empire, at least 300 year before the Spaniards arrived to
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the region. The zenit of this civilization was in the 12th
Century when most the remains were built, although there
are some ruins from previous years. The most notorious
structures are the sunken plaza, the platforms number 1
and 2, and “patio de la tumba” (grave’s yard). Open daily
from 10:00 to 18:00 hrs. It is also famous for its hot springs
and the “carnitas” (little meats), a dish made of braised or
roasted and then fried or sauteed pork.
Capula - It is famous for its delicately hand painted
ornament clay handicraft. The main attractions are: the
Santiago Apostol Temple built in the 16th century, and the
house of the artist Juan Torres, turn into a gallery with an
exhibit of his paintings and sculptures.
Zinapecuaro – A community worth visiting because of its
multiple hot springs which feed a bathing resort that has
hotel service and an aquatic park. Besides, it has a 16th
century Franciscan Ex-Convent.
Jesús del Monte – There is a 16th century Augustinian
temple. Woods, creeks, rivers and waterfalls, an ideal
landscape for camping, hiking and mountain cycling
surround the town.
Cuitzeo
Lake is located on the Morelia-Salamanca highway 34
kilometers from Morelia. It is famous for its rich “charal”
(lake fish), which the villagers prepare in multiple
manners. On the high lands of the town is the Augustinian
Ex-Convent of St Mary Magdalene, which is considered
the most beautiful of the state because of its magnificent
16th century Plateresque architecture.
Around Morelia Mapt
INDEX
Distances from Morelia:
Km.
Km.
Álvaro Obregón
Chucándiro
Copándaro
Cuitzeo
Charo
Huandacareo
Indaparapeo 26
Puruándiro
102
Queréndaro
29
Tarímabro
11
Tzitzio
43
Zinapécuaro 58
24
51
32
34
11
50
Numarán
Angamacutiro
Zináparo
Villachuato
Penjamillo
San José
Huipana
Villa
Galeana Morelos
Acambaro
Zacapu
Teremendo
de los Reyes
Cherán
Chupícuaro
Nahuatzén
Lago
Erongaricuaro de
Pátzcuaro
Comachén
Pátzcuaro
MEXICO
14
Caracha
Lago
de
Zirahuén
LÁZARO Ario de
CÁRDENAS Rosales
Cápula
Quiroga
Tzintzuntzan
MEXICO
15
Zinapécuaro
Cerro
Hueco
HUETAMO
Parque
Natural
Los Azufres
Indaparapeo
Morelia
Villa Madero
Tacámbaro
Queréndaro
Charo
Jesús
Morelos del Monte Parque
San Nicolás
Nacional
Obispo Presa Cointzio
José Ma.
Morelos
Huatzanguio
Ihuatzio
Tiripetio
Huiramba
Acuitzio del Canje
Cuanajo
Santa
Clara
del Cobre
Ucareo
Araró
Alvaro
Obregón
Tarímbaro
Pico de
Quinceo
Santa Ana
Maya
San
Agustín
del Pulque
Chucándiro
Coeneo
15
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QUERÉTARO
Cuitzeo
Laguna
Cuitzeo
Huaniqueo
MEXICO
Taretán
Huandacareo
Panindicuaro
Villa Jiménez
Tingambato
Salvatierra
Moroleón
Puruándiro
Copándaro
37
Laguna
Yuriria
43
GUADALAJARA
MEXICO
CELAYA,
SAN MIGUEL
ALLENDE,
GUANAJUATO
GUANAJUATO
MEXICO
Ziquítaro
Puréparo
SALAMANCA
IRAPUATO
Pastor
Ortíz
MEXICO
San Pedro
Jarácuaro
15
P. Nacional
C. de
Garnica
Tzitzio
Symbols
HUETAMO
Mil
Cumbres
Presa
Pucuato
MAP
Pátzcuaro
Built in the hills sloping back from Lake Pátzcuaro.
This is one of the most picturesque towns in
Mexico, a real jewel of the colonial architecture,
with temples, gardens, red tile roofs and narrow
cobblestone streets. You can appreciate the
ancient history of the place in every corner and
enjoy its enchanting atmosphere. It was named
Pueblo Mágico (Magic Town) since 2002.
Patzcuaro is a place full of traditions and
festivities like the “Pastorelas” (short Christmas
play that represents de Mexican Nativity); the
plays are represented in various towns, starting
on January the 6th. On November the 8th, the
“mojigangas” (enormous puppets that symbolize
different cultural figures and archetypal human
characteristics) goes out announcing the “Fiesta
Mayor”, which is the most important celebration
in the region, and the beginning of the annual fair.
On December 29th there is an exhibition and a
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Ex Convento de San Agustín
parade of canoes with the traditional butterfly
nets around Janitzio Island. Patzcuaro is most
famous for their Day of the Dead celebrations
from October 31st to November 2nd. Small boats
carry residents across the lake to the Islands of
Janitzio, Jarácuaro, and the locations of Huecorio,
Tzurumútaro and others, just to visit cemeteries
and decorate graves with flowers and candles for
all-night vigils.
The weather in Pátzcuaro is temperate year-round
with rainfall during summer.
Things to do in Pátzcuaro
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INDEX
Casa de los 11 Patios
Templo de San Agustín
Basílica de Nuestra Sra. de la Salud
Casa de los 11 Patios (House of the Eleven
Courtyards) – Built in 1742, it was formerly
a Dominican convent. Today it houses
galleries and shops with every type of local
artistry for sale.
Vasco de Quiroga Square– This grand plaza
with is towering trees, impressive fountain,
and surrounded by lovely colonial buildings,
is considered by many to be none of the
most beautiful in the America’s.
Huitzimengari Palace – Located in the
main plaza, it was built for the Antonio de
“Huitzimngari”, son of the last Purépecha
emperor and godson of Don Antonio de
Mendoza, the first viceroy in New Spain.
The sober facade contrast with the inner
courtyard surrounded with round arches
and filled with flowers, where indigenous
artisans display their products.
Gertudris Bocanegra Square – Formerly the
Plaza of San Austin. In the north side is the
temple of San Agustin, now a public library;
and on the west side there are some market
stalls selling food and art crafts.
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Salud
(Basilica of Our Lady of Health) – This is
the most important temple in Pátzcuaro.
Don Vasco de Quiroga, the first bishop of
Michoacán, built the Basilica on top of a preHispanic ceremonial center.
The “Hospitalito” (The little Hospital) –
Tradition dictates that this was the oldest
church/hospital in Patzcuaro, since the
Franciscans founded hospitals before
having a convent. The façade is 16th century
Renaissance and the altars 19th century.
You can admire a beautiful golden carved
wood baptismal font in the main altar.
El Sagrario
Centro Cultural
Museo Regional
Templo y Colegio de la Compañía de Jesús
(Church and School of the Company of
Jesus) – Built in the 16th century, it was the
Cathedral until 1566.
Capilla del Humilladero (The Humiliated) –
Also known as Cristo Chapel, is one of the
oldest in Pátzcuaro. In 1553 Don Vasco de
Quiroga had a sculpture of the crucifixion of
Christ made of one piece of quarry stone
and placed where it could be venerated by
the travelers.
Iglesia El Sagrario y Hospital de Santa
María (the Shrine) – One of the chapels in
this church has a magnificent Baroque altar,
the last one in the city.
Exconvento de San Agustín (Ex Temple
of San Agustin) – It was built in 1576. The
ancient temple houses a library with a great
mural painted by Juan O’Gorman.
Centro Cultural Excolegio Jesuita (Cultural
Center) – An architectural ensemble of the
Society of Jesus. It has a beautiful courtyard
and large spaces that provide a sense of
tranquility. Decorative paintings of the 18th
and 19th centuries are still preserved.
Santurario de Guadalupe (Sanctuary of
Guadalupe) – This is a Neoclassical building
built in the early 19th century. Four sculptures
out of seven have been preserved, and they
represent the virtues.
El Calvario (Calvary) – A chapel built by
Fray Marcos Ramírez del Prado in 1666. It
was built on top of a “yácata” (pyramid) that
contain the remains of Irecha, a Tariácuri
king.
Museo Regional de Artes e Industrias
Populares (Museum of Popular Arts) –
It occupies another beautiful colonial
construction built in1540, originally the
headquarters of the School of San Nicolas
founded by Don Vasco de Quiroga. This
unique museum has several rooms filled
with fine examples of regional popular art.
Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00
to 19:00 hrs, Sunday from 9:00 to 15:00 hrs.
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Alround Pátzcuaro
Santa Clara Del Cobre
- Local artisans are
worldwide known
because of the skill
and ability to elaborate
beautiful beaten
c o p p e r w a r e . Yo u
can visit the National
Copper Museum and
admire the works on
display, or have a tour
of the different stores
and workshops and
buy a special piece.
The town’s two main
churches Parish of
Santa Clara and the
Chapel del Hospital. In the main plaza there is a kiosk
with a cooper roof. The National Copper Fair is held
here each August.
Erongarícuaro – Village on the western bank of Lake
Patzcuaro founded by pre-Hispanic people before the
arrival of the Purepechas. It has a beautiful convent
built in the 16th century. Furniture and textiles of
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great prestige and renown international demand are
fabricated here. This picturesque village has been
home to artists such as André Breton.
Quiroga - A town of pre-Hispanic foundation famous
for the pieces of work in wood, and its creations in
leather. There are many stores with artcraft from
Michoacán and an attractive Franciscan convent built
in 1859.
Carácuaro – This is a cheerful town of Tierra Caliente
(“hot land”). The miracles of the Señor de Carácuaro,
a Black Christ from the 16th century, are very famous.
You can visit the
house where the
independence
hero Jose Maria
Morelos lived and
the old base of
the atrium cross
in the parish of
Carácuaro.
Tzintzuntzan
Considered the first capital of the Purépecha Empire.
The site, which stands on a hillside, has the remains
of many rectangular and cylindrical step pyramids
used in their ritual buildings, known locally as “Yácatas”. The city was founded in the Post-Classic period.
In the central area of the site there is an enormous
man-made plateau, and it has steps along one side
leading up to five rectangular temple platforms. In the
surroundings there are vestiges of plazas and areas
with rooms. Open daily from 9:00 to 17:00 hrs.
Any walk through the town demands a visit to the
Franciscan convent built in the 16th century. Every
November the 2nd, the open chapel turns into a theater where the traditional play of “Don Juan Tenorio”
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Zirahuén
Zirahuén – Small community with cobblestone streets
and wooden chalets known as Trojes, in front of a
beautiful deep blue lake known as the “Mirror of the
Gods.” Dense forests of pines and oaks surround
the lake. It is the ideal place for a spiritual retreat
and to enjoy the natural environment. On the north
and south shore of the lake you can find comfortable
cabins and restaurants serving fabulous fresh trout
and whitefish. You can enjoy boating on the lake, or
horseback riding, there are also places for extreme
sports and campgrounds.
Ario de Rosales – Picturesque town with a pleasant
climate and excellent cuisine. You can visit the site
museum of the First Supreme Court established in
1815 by José María Morelos and the Temple of St.
James. The famous singer Marco Antonio Solis “El
Buki”, was born in here.
Tacámbaro - The town is surrounded by forest and
it has a pleasant climate the whole year. One of
the main attractions is the Fatima Virgin Sanctuary.
Its gastronomy is known as one of the best in
Michoacán. Nearby you can visit the Magdalena
Lagoon, the natural reserve of Cerro Hueco, and two
80 meters high waterfalls, where you can go fishing,
hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
Ihuatzio - It is a town founded by the Purepachas
on top of a man-leveled plateau. It is south of the
Patzcuaro Lake and it was an important ceremonial
center and an astronomy observatory in preHispanic times. One needs to pay attention to the
two pyramids “Curicaveri” and “Xaratanga”, and
some archaeological objects such as the Chac-Mol
(Toltec sculpture related to the god of rain), a clear
evidence of their contact with other Toltec culture.
One of the characteristic features in the site are the
walled-roads, they were used to communicate the
main groups of buildings. Open daily from 9:00 to
17:00 hrs.
Zacapu - This city is considered the first settlement of
the Purepecha culture. You can visit the 16th century
Parish of Santa Ana, the Sanctuary of the Virgin of
Guadalupe, the St John the Baptist’s Chapel, the 16th
century Franciscan Convent, and the hot springs. Its
lagoon, the pools of thorns formed in the crater of
a small volcano and nearby springs, are also worth
admiring. You can also visit two archaeological sites
“Las Iglesias” and “La Crucecita” with remains of
pyramids, and the beautiful Zacapu Lagoon.
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Tupátaro – There is a magnificent 16th-century
temple. Its interior is richly decorated and absolutely
breathtaking. The church has beautiful “artesonado”
ceilings (derives from the similarity of their shape
to a gigantic upside-down wooden trough). The
ornamentation is vividly painted mainly in golden color
with panels illustrating the Life and Passion of Christ.
You can also visit the local museum.
Cuanajo - There are many furniture workshops and
the craftsmen make very colorful textiles. It has a
beautiful 15th century church.
Tacámbaro
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Isla de Janitzio
La Pacanda Island - This Island of circular form
is found in the center of the lake. It has an interior
lagoon of singular beauty, where carp and ducks
are plentiful.
Janitzio Island - A 40 meter statue of Don Jose
Maria Morelos y Pavon (Independence hero) is
found on the island’s highest point. In its interior,
the painter Ramon Alva de la Canal stamped the
life of the hero. The indigenous community, that
inhabits the island, has conserved in great part
the authenticity of its costumes, such as the vigil
of the Night of the Dead, ceremony in which the
fishermen come out with their butterfly-form nets
and boats lighted up with candles.
Tecuena Island - It is the smallest island in the
lake. It is a suggestive place that invites to a rest
and reflection.
Yunuén Island - Its principal attraction is its
evergreen and fresh vegetation, as well as
the typical constructions. This island has a
picturesque pier, lodging cabins and other
services to enjoy a tranquil and pleasant stay.
Los Urandenes Islands - They are three islands
surrounded by canals of great beauty. The
main reserves of white fish are found there. Its
inhabitants are skilled in fishing with nets in form
of a butterfly.
Jarácuaro – It is the largest island in the lake
of Patzcuáro. The Tarascan population has kept
the traditions and the 16th century temple offers
a beautiful scenic view.
Tócuaro - The town is famous worldwide for
its woodcarving masks that come to life in the
traditional dances of the Old People, or the
Warriors.
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Around Pátzcuaro Map
Distances from Patzcuaro:
Cantabria
ZAMORA
Zacapu
Tarejero
Naranja
de Tapia
Lázaro
Cárdenas
Lago
Zinziro
San Jerónimo Chupícuaro
Santa Fe
Purenchecuaro
de la Laguna
San Andrés
Tziróndaro
Quiroga
Lago de
Pátzcuaro
Tzintzunzan
Oponguio
Napizaro
Zarzamora
Km.
Ario de Rosales 46
Carácuaro
136
Erongarícuaro
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Huaniqueo
74
Lagunillas
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Nocupétaro
128
Comanjá
Santiago
Azajo
San Isidro
Coeneo de
la Libertad
Bellas
Fuentes
Pacanda
Ichupio
Ucasanastacua
Fontezuelas
Huiramba
Pátzcuaro
San Juian
Tumbio
Los Tanques
Zirahuén
Tupátaro
Cuanajo
Lago
Zirahuen
La Palma
Santa Clara
del Cobre
San Gregorio
Symbols Simbología
Tacámbaro
Ario de
Rosales
APATZINGÁN
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MORELIA
Yunuén San Pedro
Tecuena
Erongaricuaro
Cucuchuchu
Janitzio
Sanabria
Ihuatzio
San Francisco
Jarácuaro
Uricho
Los
Uranderes
Tzurumútaro
Arocutín
Tocuaro
Huecorio
URUAPÁN
San
Pedro
Huimangaro
Ajuno
Tingambato
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APATZINGÁN
Quiroga
Sta. Clara del Cobre
Tacámbaro
Tzintzuntzan
Zacapu
Zirahuén
Km.
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Uruapan
The second most important city in the state of
Michoacán has a history that dates back to the
pre-Hispanic era. Uruapan has been qualified as
“the orchard of Michoacán” or “World capital of the
avocado”. Nevertheless, the more deserved title is
“the true cradle of the lacquer”, due to the production
of trays, cups, masks, boxes, and other wooden
objects, artistically decorated with this technique
that goes back to the pre-Hispanic period. Among
its multiple attractions, the city has magnificent
historical monuments like the Franciscan Parish
Church that preserves part of its 16th Century walls,
and a Plateresque style front that was originally on the
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main façade; indeed worthy
of admiring. The Huatapera
and the chapels of the
districts of La Magdalena,
San Francisco (better known
as San Francisquito), San
Juan Bautista, San Pedro,
San Miguel and Santiago;
the market of “Antojitos”
(typical dishes); Municipality
Museum Eduardo Ruiz, with
an exhibit of pre-Hispanic
pieces; the Tourist House,
used for the promotion,
exhibition and sale of a great
variety of crafts.
Uruapan surroundings offer
beautiful landscapes with
forest and the magnificent
Volcano Paricutín, which is
considered the youngest of
the world and the only one
that the human being has
seen born.
Around Uruapan
San
Pedro
Zacán – the
hi gh l i g hts ar e
the 16th century
Santa Rosa
C h a p e l , and
the Saint Peter
Parish.
Paracho – Eight
picturesque
communities,
full of traditions,
architectural
monuments
and astonishing
Angahuan
natural wonders, compose the municipality. Paracho
is the land of guitars, it is well known throughout
both Mexico and elsewhere in the world as guitar
producer. Some other instruments that can be found
in Paracho are: violins, violas, cellos, acoustic bass
guitars, and mandolins, among others. You can visit
interesting sites, such as the: House for Purepecha
Art and Culture, the House of Culture, the Center
for the Investigation and Development of the Guitar
(museum, a classroom and a concert hall), the Guitar
Museum, the Temple of San Geronimo in Aranza, the
temple of Santiago Apostle of Nurio (known as the
Cathedral of the Purepecha Novohispanic Art) and
the Temple of San Miguel Pomacuarán. The National
Guitar Fair Is held every August.
San Lorenzo – It has a temple dedicated the patron
saint, San Lorenzo. The church preserves its original
façade from the 16th century with an atrial cross
added in 1823. A nice chapel is set aside the church.
Village women made cross-stitched tablecloth and
napkins, as well as cloth dolls of women dressed in
local indigenous dress.
Capácuaro – You can visit the Parish of St John the
Baptist built in the16th century with its ancient stone
facade.
Angahuan – Picturesque village founded during the
pre-Hispanic Period. This is one of the few Michoacán
mountain towns that has kept its original appearance
with wood houses roofed with “tejamanil” (roof tiles).
The highlights in the town are: the Hospital Chapel
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and the Parish of St. James built in the mid-sixteenth
century in a Moorish style. You can visit the tourist
center in Angahuan, that rents cabins, runs a small
cafeteria, and have some camping areas. It affords a
good view of the Paricutín volcano and the tower of
the Church of San Juan Parangaricutiro, part of little
town that was buried by lava. The best way to know
the area is with a horse and a guide.
San Juan Nuevo Parangaricutiro – On May 10th, 1944
the residents abandoned the old village because of the
volcano Paricutin erupted and moved to the hacienda
“Los Conejos”, 30 km. from its original location. You
can visit the Chapel of the Lord of Miracles, “Conejos”
spring, “San Miguelito” Zoo Park, Pantzingo, an Eco
Tourism Park with cabins, and the ruins of the Temple
of San Juan Parangaricutiro.
Santiago Tingambato – The archeological zone has a
clear Teotihuacan influence and is very different from
the other sites in the region. Tingambato reached its
zenith from 200 to 900 AC. Among the most important
constructions are: the Plaza 2, the shrines, the ball
game and the Tomb Number 1. Open daily from 10:00
to 17:00 hrs. You can visit the Temple of St. James
built in the sixteenth century and the House for Art and
Purepecha Culture.
Los Reyes – There is a small downtown market where
you can enjoy the local gastronomy. Not too far from
Los Reyes is the famous “Chorros del Varal”, five
marvelous 40-meter high waterfalls surrounded by
jungle vegetation.
Ziracuaretiro – It is an
attractive little village
surrounded by fruit
trees. You can visit
the St. Michael the
Archangel Parish,
and an archeological
site full of ancient
petroglyphs located
near the beautiful
springs
“The
Ziranda” and “El
Tigre”.
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Zamora
This is a privileged area for its cultural wealth, its
natural resources. The people in here have preserved
alive their ancestral traditions that are reflected in
their crafts and gastronomy.
It is one of the most important cities of Michoacán
thanks to its commercial and agro-industrial
development, in addition to its solid infrastructure in
the area of services.
This location is known for its “Chongos zamoranos”
(sweet made from milk and sugar) and for its
strawberries, considered the best in the world for its
taste and consistency.
You can visit the Cathedral of the Diocese, beautiful
neoclassical building built between 1840 and 1879.
The Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
majestic church designed to be the Cathedral of
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Santuario Guadalupano
the Diocese of Zamora. The Federation Palace,
elegant building originally built in 1904 in order to be
residence of the Bishop of Zamora. The Temple of
San Francisco, the Chapel of San Diego, the Parish
of the Immaculate Conception, the Temple of the
Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Church of Carmen, the
Parish of the Lord of Health (Calvary), the District of
Teco, the hull of the former hacienda “Los Espinos”,
and the Colegio de Michoacán.
One of its major attractions is Lake Chapala, where
you can see thousands of white pelicans arriving
from October to March.
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Maruata
The Michoacán Coast
It is located just 387 kms from Morelia and there is
a new highway in very good conditions. The coast
of Michoacán has a mixture of ancient culture
represented in the ruins and in the native communities,
and the magnificent beauty of the beaches. There are
beaches with calm waters ideal for swimming and
relax, but there are other beaches with strong waves
excellent for people who love surfing. Besides, three
different species of turtles (Laud, Golfina and Black)
come ashore to lay their eggs in the sand from June to
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March. The 250 kilometers of the coast is a horizon of
beaches, bays, cliffs, and exuberant vegetation where
it is possible to admire numerous birds and thousands
of coconut palms, mango, papaya, and banana
orchards. The most important city in the cost is Lázaro
Cárdenas, among its attractions are: the Municipal
Palace, the Cristo Rey Cathedral, the Fishers Dock,
the Rio Balsas Dike and La Villita Dam.
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Jardín and Eréndira Beaches – Palms fringe both
beaches, ideal to enjoy a beautiful sunset and some
of the best seafood in the area.
Playa Azul (Blue Beach) – October, “the month of sea
turtles” volunteers release baby turtles, beside if you
visit this beach you can enjoy the regional tradition
in the Festival with an exposition of handcrafts and
regional dances.
Barra de Pichi – A beautiful inlet near Playa Azul. You
can enjoy a boat ride and have a delicious “pescado a
la talla”, marinated grilled snapper wrapped in mangle
leaf.
Las Peñas – It is located 37 Km south of Lázaro
Cárdenas. With this beach begin the rocky shore that
extends several kilometers. There are cliffs amazing
panoramic views along this beach. A festival or
celebration takes place every year, where you can
taste the regional food and enjoy the folk music as
well as the handcrafts and the traditional volleyball
tournament. The International Billfish Tournament is
held in December.
Barra de Tigre – Beautiful freshwater lagoon with a rich
fauna and flora. The place is ideal for bird watching.
Betula, is the name of a small boat that ran aground in
1993, and it has become an artificial reef.
La Soledad – Cliffs border the small beach. Here you
will enjoy the best shrimp in the coast of Michoacán.
Every Palm Sunday, there is a sand sculpture festival
“Expo Arena”; the celebration includes traditional
music, dancing, crafts, and seafood. There is an
exhibition of archaeological remains found under the
sand.
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Pichilinguillo – It is a small beach situated on a tiny
bay surrounded by cliffs on 3 sides, the sea is calm as
a swimming pool, one of the most beautiful beaches
in Michoacán. This is one the safest swimming
areas along the coast. You can also enjoy a scenic
boat ride through its beautiful caves. A nice place for
snorkeling and fishing. There is a Lobster Festival
every December.
Cale t a d e C a m p o s – T h i s be a u ti ful
bay with mirror-like water is ideal for
swimming, water sports, and camping.
Nexpa – A place to enjoy adventure and
nature. The sea waves are very strong,
ideal for surfing. The beach offers rustic
cabins and services for camping. There
are international surf tournaments in this
beach.
Villa Dorada – Beach with strong waves
and moderate slope. There is a Turtle
Conservation Camp.
Maruata – Beach with gentle surf, clear
turquoise waters and golden sandy
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beaches. To reach this unique landscape, considered
as the most beautiful beach in Michoacán, you have
to go through a rural village and then cross over a lush
tropical vegetation to find an open space with a river
flowing into the sea. Maruata actually has three bays.
The left (eastern) is the longest, perfect for swimming
and snorkeling. The one in the middle is for strong
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swimmers, and it’s sheltered
by a climbable rocky head
riddled with caves, tunnels
and blowholes. Here you
will find the unusual Dedo
d e D io s ( G o d ’s F in g e r)
formation rising from the
sea. The far-right (western)
beach is known as Playa
de los Muertos (Beach of
the Dead), for its dangerous
currents. Where fresh water
meets salt water, a nice
lagoon is formed, and you
can expect to see a wide variety of birds like seagulls,
flamingos, egrets, cormorants, ibis, and pelicans,
among others. There are rustic cabins and camping
areas. Here you can
enjoy fresh lobster with
handmade tortillas.
Colola – An extensive
b ea ch w i t h s t r o ng
waves, where you can
buy the best crafts of the
coast, like pieces of clay
and wood, and textiles.
There is a small hostel
where you can camp
and an eco-museum
dedicated to marine
turtle.
Faro de Bucerías – The beach is formed within a
beautiful bay. There is the lighthouse and has a small
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rocky island joined to the beach by a sand road. There
is a shipwreck/artificial reefs around the coast. It is
an ideal place for swimming, diving and snorkeling.
You can enjoy the local
cuisine based on fish
and seafood.
La Manzanillera – The
beach is beautiful with
a turquoise and calm
sea, ideal for swimming.
This place is legit one
of the best places to
get a lobster. It has
restaurants, cabins and
camping place. You can
admire the arrival of
thousands of seabirds in
June and July, a unique show.
La Ticla – Ideal for surfing, this beach has cabins and
a campground. Annually during Palm Sunday, there is
an International Surfing Tournament.
Ixtapilla – Beach where every year
about 30,000 turtles arrive to lay
eggs from August to September.
There are camping facilities.
San Juan de Alima – It has lush
vegetation and abundance of bird
species. There are small hotels and
palapas.
Santelmo – Beautiful beach where
you can enjoy the traditional dishes
of the coast of Michoacán. It is ideal
for camping.
Map of the Coast of Michoacán
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Symbols
Apatzingán
JALISCO
COLIMA
MORELIA,
PÁTZCUARO,
URUAPAN
La
Huacana
Nueva
Italia
Las Pintadas
El Aguaje
Gambara
Río T
epalc
MANZANILLO,
COLIMA,
GUADALAJARA
atec
Coalcomán
de
Aguililla
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R. Balsas
Presa Infiernillo
Tambiscatio
ixpa
cano
itina
Arteaga
MEXICO
MEXICO
Playa Barra
Azul de
Pichi 9
Océano Pacífico
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Tizu Pichil
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Lázaro
Cárdenas
GUERRERO
IXTAPAZIHUATANEJO,
ACAPULCO
MEXICO
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Monarch Butterfly
Sanctuary
The Monarch Butterfly, the symbol and pride
of Michoacán, has found the eastern portion
of the state the perfect spot to seek refuge and
escape from the frigid autumn and winters of the
forests in the southern Canadian and northern United
States. This region offers propitious conditions with
sufficient vegetation and temperatures for hibernation
and reproduction of the Monarch Butterfly, whose
estimated numbers of 60 million travel more than 4,000
kilometers to rest here between the months of October
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and March. During those months, the pine and oyamel
forests of the sanctuaries Sierra Chincua in Angagueo
and “El Rosario” in Ocampo, are colored with fluttering
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subtropical y sus legendarias aguas termo minerales ofrece el lugar ideal para reconectarse
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butterflies, their
tones of orange,
white and black
contrasting with
the forest green
and the blue sky
create a unique
landscape.
These sanctuaries
are
open
to
pub lic f r o m t h e
second week of
Nov e m b e r u n t i l
March 21st from
9 am to 5 pm. It
is recommended
to rent an offroad vehicle in Angangueo to get to El Rosario.
The Sierra Chincua Sanctuary is located 6
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you better take it easy.
kilometers far from
Angangueo.
Gu i des , w hos e
ser v i c es
ar e
included in the
entry fee, show
you around the
sanc tuar y and
giv e a s hor t
ex pl anati on of
the butter fl i es ’
lifecycle. The walk
to the best spot
is about 2 Km,
mostly uphill at an
altitude of almost
3,000 meters, so
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Charming Small Towns
Angangueo – It is an attractive former silver-mining
town, recently named Magic Town. It has an irregular
layout of its streets and blocks, which has remained
the same since colonial times, and most of the houses
are made of adobe with red roofs and flower-filled
porches. There are two large churches on the town
plaza: the Inmaculada Concepcíon built in pink stone
in Gothic style, and The San Simon Parish, both
built in the 18th century. You can also visit The Casa
Parker, an old train station turned into a museum with
interesting photographs. The best time to visit is in
winter, since it is located very near from the Monarch
Butterfly Biosphere Reserve.Zitácuaro – This is the
city where the American National Supreme Board
was constituted to authenticate the “Independence
Movement”. It is located in a region of forests with
pine, evergreen, oyamel trees, lagoons, creeks and
springs. The landscape is ideal for people who love
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the nature. The main attractions are: the “Azufres”,
“Larga” Lagoon, Pacuato, Sabaneta, Mata de Pinos
and the Tziranda Caves, among others. The main
attractions in this region are the Monarch Butterfly
Sanctuaries. Presa del Bosque (Forest Dam), is just
12 Km south from Zitácuaro; this is a nice place for
camping and for water sports. “Salto de Enandio”, a
90-meter high waterfall, is also near Zitácuaro.
San Felipe los Alzati – Considering the geographical
location of the site, overlooking the Valley of Zitácuaro,
San Felipe los Alzati is supposed to have been an
strategic location for surveillance of travelers coming
from central Mexico. The site was occupied from the
year 1200 to 1500 AC The orientation of the Main
Group is according with the cardinal points. The
40-meter Major Pyramid is the highest structure in
Michoacán. A staircase to the main plaza connects
the Minor Pyramid. Open daily from 10:00 a 17:00 hrs.
The village is an indigenous community with a temple
known as San Felipe dating from the 16th century.
Ocampo – Town surrounded by mountains full of pine,
fir and cedar trees. It has the largest Monarch Butterfly
Sanctuary in the country.
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Ciudad Hidalgo – You can visit the 16th-century parish
and buy the typical canned vegetables or fruit.
San Matías – Es una comunidad alfarera que cuenta
con dos bellas cruces atriales del siglo XVIII.
Las Grutas de Tziranda (Grottoes) – This caves is
the shelter of 19 species of bats. There are guides
and some services. The site also features a light and
sound show.
Pucuato, Sabaneta and Mata de Pinos – It is a set
of three dams that has become a Tourist Corridor,
because of the unique beauty of the landscape. It is
ideal for camping and sport fishing.
Aporo – Small town located on the way to the Monarch
Butterfly Sanctuary. All the way to the sanctuaries is
an ecological corridor with beautiful scenery.
Tuxpan – The highlight of this town is the Temple of
Santiago Apostol, with a majestic painting made by
Cristobal de Villalpando named “Las Ánimas” (The
Souls).
Contepec – This place is surrounded with nice hot
springs. There is a small tourist center located near a
large dam, the ideal place for sailing and jetski.
Jungapeo – The location has a subtropical climate and
a series of hot springs with an average temperature
of 70º F or 30º C. One of the best places in the area
is Agua Blanca. It offers a mountain landscape full of
waterfalls. The hot springs have chemical components
with therapeutical effects.
Maravatío – The town is located in a beautiful large
valley. You can visit The Morelos Theatre built in the
beginning of the 20th century, the 16th-century church
of San Juan Bautista, the Chapel of the Immaculate
Conception built in a Moorish style, the house where
Miguel Hidalgo – a leader of the War of Independence
- stayed in 1810, and “El Refugio” (the Refuge) a
traditional 19th-century pharmacy.
Chucándiro - A 16th century viceroyalty Ex-Convent
of St. Nicolas Tolentino and the Chapel of the hospital
of the Conception are found here. Among its natural
beauties are: “Los Baños” (the Baths), hot springs
which have curative properties and “Tanimireche” a
cold water spring, which before forming into a river it
spreads into an area of 1.5 kilometers, constituting a
small, but rich ecological reserve.
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Typical Michoacán
Cuisine
The cuisine in Michoacán is as varied as the state’s
landscape. It has the perfect combination of rich
taste and impeccable aroma. Few other places in the
country can claim such a profound and long-lasting
indigenous influence on their regional cuisine. Thanks
to this influence, the regional cuisine has many
versions of corn-based dishes, although other typical
Mexican ingredients such as beans and chili are also
important in this gastronomy.
Among the main traditional dishes are: the delicious
corundas, similar to tamales, but wrapped in a long
green corn plant leaf, folded in a triangular shape,
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eaten with cream, cheese, and red hot salsa. The
“Aporreadillo”, made of dried beef, scrambled egg, and
tomato broth. The “Enchiladas Michoacanas”, filled with
cheese bathed in a rich, yet mild, chili sauce, served
with lettuce and diced potato and carrot. The MoreliaStyle Gazpacho, a mixture of jicama, pineapple,
mango, and chili powder, lemon juice, salt and cheese.
The “Uchepos”, sweet and soft corn tamales. The
crispy “charalitos”, small fried fish served as a snack
with sauce and lemon. The traditional “Sopa Tarasca
(Tarascan Soup), with fried tortilla strips, tomato,
beans, ancho chili powder, avocado and cheese. The
“Chileatole”, drink dating back to pre-Hispanic times,
is an atole (corn dough and sugar cooked in water)
with chocolate and chili. The exquisite chilled avocado
soup, mixed with onions, cream cheese, coriander and
chicken broth. The “Churipo”, a soup made of beef,
cabbage, onion, chili, and xoconostle, a sour tuna (fruit
of the nopal cactus), among other ingredients. The
traditional “Ates” (fruit jellies) made from fig, guava
and strawberry. And the “Nieves de Pasta”, prepared
with milk, almonds, spices and honey.
Map of Michoacán
GUADALAJARA
SAN MIGUEL
EL ALTO
Zapotlanejo
Mexico
54
TEPIC
IRAPUATO
Mexico
Arandas
90
SAN LUIS
POTOSÍ
Salamanca
Celalya
Mexico
90
Atotonilco
El Alto
Mexico
Abasolo
90
Pénjamo
Mexico
15
Yurécuaro
Ocotlán
Chapala
Jamay
Mexico
15
Cojumatlán
de Reguiles
Mexico
110
La Piedad
110
Tanhuato
Venunstiano
Carranza
Numarán
110
Mexico
35
Atecuario de
La
la Constitución
37
Rinconada
Atacheo de
Regalado
Pajacuarán
Angamacutiro
Churintzio
Penjamillo
Mexico
15
Chavinda
Cotija
de la Paz
Mexico
110
Mexico
Villa
Jiménez
43
Villa
Morelos
Panindícuaro
Zamora
Huaniqueo
de Morales
Tarimbaro
Zacapú
Patambán Ocumicho
Tingüindín
Pamatácuaro Cocucho Tanaco 37
Cherán
Capula
15
Quiroga
Nurio
Nahuatzén
Tocumbo
Lago
San Nicolás
Morelos
Paracho
Charapán
de
Presa de
Obispo
Erongarícuaro Pátzcuaro
Huatzanguio
Cointzio
Comachuén
Los Reyes
Ihuatzio
Angahuan
Capácuaro
Tiripetio
Huiramba
Peribán Volcán
Timgambato
Acuitzio
Paricutín
14
del Canje
Cuanajo
Parque
Nacional del
Caracha
Pico de
Santa Clara
Tancítaro Parangaricutiro
Villa Madero
del Cobre
Mexico
Pátzcuaro
37
La Ruana
Gabriel
Zamora
Apatzingán
Las Pintadas
El Aguaje
Río Te
Coalcomán de
Vázquez Pallares
Coahuayana
de Hidalgo
Ario de
Rosales
Nuevo
Urecho
Mexico
10
P. del
Bósque
CD. DE
MÉXICO,
PUEBLA
Tuzantla
Tacámbaro
Pedernales
Puruarán
Nocupétaro
Turicato
Nueva Italia
de Ruiz
La Huacana
Carácuaro
Mexico
51
Tiquicheo
tec G
rande
Zicuirán
Aguililla
Mexico
37
Eréndira
Churumuco
Huetamo
de Núñez
ESTADO
DE
MÉXICO
San Lucas
Jerónimo
Tambiscatío
de Ruiz
Aquila
Morelia
Gambara
palca
Villa Victoria
Cerro
Hueco
Mexico
Parácuaro
COLIMA
Maravatio
Jeráhuaro
Tlalpujahua
Queréndaro Parque Natural
Los Azufres
Indaparapeo
Senguio
San Pedro
Charo
Jarácuaro
Cd.
15
CD. DE
Mil
Hidalgo
MÉXICO,
Reserva de
P.Nacional Cumbres
Angangeo
Parque
la Mariposa
C. de Garnica
Tuxpan
PUEBLA
Nacional
Monarca
José Ma.
Tzitzio
Zaraguato El Rosario
Morelos
San Felipe
Los Alzatl
Zitacuaro
Parque
Jungapeo
Nacional
Bosencheve
Teretán
Buenavista
Tomatlán
Tepalcatepec
Coahuayana
Viejo
Mexico
Uruapán
Tancítaro
Colima
Zinapécuaro
Álvaro Obregón
Coeneo
15
Araró
Laguna de
Cuitzeo
Chucándiro
Presa
Tepuxtepec
Contepec
Acámbaro
Santa Ana
Maya
Huandacareo Cuitzeo
Copándaro
Mexico
Salvatierra
Moroleón
Mexico
JALISCO
Río Lerma
Laguna de
Yuriria
Villachuato
Puruándiro
Ziquítaro
Tlazazalca
Jacona
15
Jiquilpan Emiliano
Zapata Tangamandapio Parque
Purépero
Nacional Tangancícuaro
Laguna de
Terécuato
Camécuaro
Chilchota
Mexico
GUANAJUATO
San José
Huipana
Zináparo
Ecuandureo
Villamar
Mexico
Mexico
Ixtlán
QUERÉTARO
Río Lerma
Pastor Ortiz
Mexico
La
Palma
Sahuayo
San José
Gracia
Vista
Hermosa
La Barca
Laguna de Chapala
San Juan
de Alima
Las Brisas
INDEX
Presa Infiernillo
La Ticla
Mexico
37
Faro de
Bucerias
Arteaga
Infiernillo
Mexico
200
Maruata
GUERRERO
Pichilinguillo
Mexiquillo
200
La Mira
Guacamayas
Mexico
Playa Azul
Airport
Handcrafts
Water Park
Natural Beauty
Scuba Diving
Camping
Waterfall
Snorkeling
Speleology
Shopping Malls
34
200
Lázaro
9 Cárdenas
Mexico
134
Symbols
Biking
Gas Station
Regional Cousine
Gof
Grottos
Hacienda
Hotel
Tourist Information
Kayak
Market
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Mexico
Caleta de
Campos
Océano Pacífico
Mexico
Mexico
Colonial Architecture
Museum
Horseback Riding
Fishing
Cave Painting
Attraction
Bird Watching
Observation of Pelicans
Sea Turtles
Observation of Monarch
Butterflies
Mexico
200
ZIHUATANEJO
Distances from
Morelia:
Km.
Restorant
Medical Service
Surf
Theater
Bus Station
Grocery Store
Trailer Park
Sailing
Volcano
University
Archeological Site
Acapulco
46
Aguascalientes
136
Guadalajara
18
Guanajuato
74
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo 25
León
128
México, D.F.
19
Monterrey
24
Querétaro
54
San Luis Potosí
17
Toluca
61
Zacatecas
22
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