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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 Every year during the festivities of Semana Santa (Holy Week — Easter), Uruapan, Michoacan is host to a large, bustling and highly colorful fair that features much of the variety of fabulous arts and crafts available from the many crafts-producing towns and municipalities of the state. Continue reading Tianguis Artesanal Uruapan The yearly migration of monarch butterflies migrate from Canada and the northern United States to the mountains of Michoacan, Mexico, is an astounding and awe-inspiring sight. Continue reading Monarch Butterfly Sanctuaries 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 Uruapan is the hub of a lush agricultural area where some of the finest avocados in the world grow. Attractions include taking in the annual Easter crafts fair, walks in the Eduardo Ruiz National Park along the Rio Cupatitzio, and horseback or hiking excursions to the nearby Paracutín volcano and the lava-encompassed village of San Juan Parangaricutiro Continue reading Uruapan, Michoacan 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 Morelia, capital of the Mexican state of Michoacan, is a lovely colonial city located in a central highland valley between the major centers of Guadalajara and Mexico City. Continue reading Morelia |
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