Casa Lloreda Patzcuaro

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Patzcuaro, located just 45 minutes from Morelia & it´s international airport, has received the prestigious qualification of “Pueblo Mágico “ (magic town) owing to it´s stunning colonial architecture, its vibrant Purépecha artisan traditions, craftsmanship & dramatic scenery. Patzcuaro and the surrounding towns have one of the most diverse and rich cultures of Mexico. You can visit the majestic Tzintzuntzan pyramids with glorious views on the lakes or discover the dramatic molted lava covered village of San Juan Nuevo at the base of the Parícutin volcano, or shop around in the vibrant and colorful crafts markets of Patzcuaro.

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ARCHEOLOGICAL & HISTORICAL SITES

  • Tzin Tzun Tzan archaeological site, Franciscan monastery & garden of the 500 year old olive trees

  • Basilica of Nuestra Senora de la Salud

  • Templo del Sagrario

  • Patzcuaro Museum of the popular art & industry

  • Ihuatzio pyramides

  • Augustinian convent of Tiripetio

  • Temple of San Francisco

  • Gertrudis Bocanegra library

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FESTIVITIES & TRADITIONS

  • Reyes Magos - January 6th

  • Jazztival Jazz festival Morelia - March

  • Uruapan tianguis - artisan festival from all Michoacan -March

  • Semana Santa or Holy week - Processions & artisanal market-April 5-11th

  • Morelia en Boca - Food & wine festival - May

  • Cantoya Festival - Hot air balloons celebration-July

  • International Morelia Film festival-Octobre

  • Celebration of Day of the Dead Oct 31st -Nov 1st & 2nd.

  • Pastorelas - Nativity scene at the Plaza grande- Christmas

 
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ARTISANAL DESTINATIONS

  • Santa Clara del cobre - Copper ware

  • TzinTzunTzan- Woven palm & vegetable fibers & artisanal market

  • Patzcuaro - Casa de los once Patios

  • Uruapan - Fábrica San Pedro museum and woven cotton fabrics

  • Santa Fe de la laguna - Pottery workshops

  • Erongaricuaro - Embroidered cotton textiles & parota wood furniture

  • Ihuatzio - Chuspata woven baskets & furniture

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RESTAURANTS

  • El Patio (traditional Michoacan)

  • Santo Huacal (author food)

  • La Terraza de Antonia (roof terrace)

  • Doña Paca (breakfast & brunch)

  • La Tiendita verde (organic & eco-friendly)

  • La Casa B&B (garden lunch)

  • Lupita (traditional Michoacan)

  • Loretta cafe colonial (hot chocolate)

  • Jacaranda cultural centre (eco snacks)

  • La Surtidora (tradicional Michoacan)

  • Mezcaleria el Carajo (mezcal bar)

  • Plaza Natura store (organic produce)

  • Ucazanaztacua hotel (lake side restaurant)

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NATURAL BEAUTY

  • Patzcuaro lake shore drive

  • Zirahuen boat ride

  • Paricutin Volcano treck

  • Janitzio butterfly net fishing

  • Monarch butterfly Arganguero biosphere reserve

  • Cuitzeo lake visit

  • Estribo volcano morning run.

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Practical information

  • Nearest airport is MLM Mujica International airport 45min drive from Patzcuaro.

  • Patzcuaro is a four hour drive from CDMX

  • Local taxi service is safe to use.

  • Several banks in the city centre & ATMs.

  • Tourist information at Municipal tourist office.

  • Climate similar to mountain weather.

  • Cool nights & mornings, warm during the day.

  • Local language; Spanish & local dialect Purepecha.

  • Guides & car services available to book

  • Special advance reservations needed for Day of the dead.