Patzcuaro... Magic Town

The tourist, who visits Michoacan, has the opportunity to discover villages attractive by their natural beauty. The place preserves monuments of magnificent architecture. The historical and natural wealth of Michoacan has turned it into a cultural center with archaeological zones and ancestral artisan typical towns. Michoacan stands out due to the purity of its traditions, the colors of its popular art and the pleasing experience of interacting with the natives.

During the prehispanic age, Patzcuaro was an important "Purepecha" ceremonial center. It is considered one of the most beautiful typical towns of America. Admires its magnificent constructions made of adobe and tiles. It is one of the main tourist centers of the Mexican Republic.

The surroundings of the Lake Patzcuaro and its Islands are inhabited by the indigenous community that preserves a big part of the original customs and traditions. The fishermen of Patzcuaro are worldwide known for their nets with shape of butterfly, used to fish the delicious white fish (pescado blanco).
You will find the following tourist attractions in the Historic Downtown District, located 1,5 km away from our hotel:

• Plaza Vasco de Quiroga
  
• Museo de Artes Populares
  
• El Sagrario(Church)
  
• La Compañia, Excolegio Jesuita
  
• La Basilica
  
• Plaza Gertrudis Bocanegra
  
• Public Library (Biblioteca Publica)
  
• Market
  
• El Santuario (Church)
  
• El Hospitalito
  
• San Francisco (Church)
  
• San Francisco Square
  
• San Juan de Dios (Church)
  
• La Casa de los Once Patios
  
• The Palace of Huitzimenga
  

Other important tourist attractions, are:

• Tzintzuntzan
  
• Erongaricuaro
  
• Quiroga
  
• Santa Clara del Cobre
  
• Zirahuen
  
• Ario de Rosales
  
• Tacambaro
  
• Zacapu
  
• La Huacana
  
• Caracuaro
  
• Morelia
  
• Uruapan