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The
tourist that visits Michoacan, finds himself with the opportunity to
get to know towns that are attractive for their natural beauty, it
also conserves monuments of magnificent architecture. Its historical
and natural riches have made it transform into a cultural center with
archaeological zones, typical ancestral craftsman towns or simply for
the pleasant experience of coexisting with the people.
In
the prehispanic period, it was an important ceremonial center for the
“Purepechas”. It is one of the most beautiful typical towns in
America. Its magnificent “adobe” and tile constructions, its
main tourist centers in the Mexican Republic.
The
surroundings of Patzcuaro’s lake and islands are inhabited by
natives that conserve a great part of their customs and traditions.
Their fishermen are known worldwide for their butterfly nets that they
use to fish the delicious white fish.
In
the historical downtown only 1 mile from our hotel, we can enjoy the
following attractions:
- Vasco de Quiroga Plaza
- Museum of popular arts
- “El Sagrario” (church)
- “La Compañía”, ex Jesuit
college
- The Basílica
- Gertrudis Bocanegra plaza
- Public Library
- Flee Market
- “El Santuario” (church)
- The “Hospitalito”
- St Francis (church)
- St Juan de Dios (church)
- The house of the 11 patios
- Huitzimengari palace
There are also
many points of interest in the surroundings like:
- Tzintzuntzan
- Erongaricuaro
- Quiroga
- Santa Clara del Cobre
- Zirahuen
- Ario de Rosales
- Tacambaro
- Zacapu
- La Huacana
- Caracuaro
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