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Overview of Michoacan state, Mexico. Popular destinations include Morelia, Patzcuaro and Uruapan. Attractions include the monarch butterfly sanctuaries and the native textile, copper, straw, clay, leather and wood crafts produced by the small villages of the region. Continue reading Michoacan, Mexico Hotels, vacation rentals and other lodging as well as restaurants and dining suggestions in the colonial city of Patzcuaro, Michoacan, Mexico. Continue reading Patzcuaro Food and Lodging Regional specialties in Patzcuaro and the hills of Michoacan state include Aporreadillo, Atole, Buñuelos con miel, Charales, Corundas, Pescado blanco or Pátzcuaro whitefish, Sopa Tarasca and Michoacan’s famous homemade natural ice creams. Continue reading Gastronomy of the Michoacan Hills Mexico’s Day of the Dead or Dia de los Muertos constitutes an important recognition and remembrance by the Mexican people of their recently and no-so-recently departed loved ones. Continue reading Day of the Dead Colonial Pátzcuaro is a delightful destination in the coolness of the Michoacan hills. Attractions include the many regional wood, straw, clay, metal and textile crafts, visits to the Basilica, the regional museum and the nearby island of Janitzio located in Lake Patzcuaro. Patzcuaro is well noted for the celebrations of the Day of the Dead and Holy Week at Easter, with the attending crafts fairs and pageantry. Continue reading Patzcuaro: Doorway to Heaven The arts and crafts of the Patzcuaro area are spectacular: carved wood crafts and furniture, woven straw and reed figures, colorful textiles and clay pottery. Continue reading Patzcuaro Arts and Crafts The village of Santa Clara del Cobre is located about 20 miles from and above Patzcuaro, Michoacan. The town is in what used to be a major copper producing area and its craftspeople specialize in the production of copper wares. Continue reading Santa Clara del Cobre Lake Zirahuen is a peaceful fishing lake located near Patzcuaro, high in the hills of the state of Michoacan. Continue reading Lago Zirahuen Account of a trip to the Monarch Butterfly reserve of Sierra Chincua, Michoacan, near the town of Angangueo (Zitacuaro) Continue reading Sierra Chincua Sanctuary |
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