LOCATION

Mansión Pátzcuaro is located in Patzcuaro, a beautiful colonial city, considered one of the most beautiful traditional villages of America, in Michoacan, Mexico.

Patzcuaro is the heart of the Lake District, one of the points that identify the state of Michoacan, as it was the main pre-Hispanic religious center, since its former inhabitants used to say that there was the gate of heaven where the gods descended.

Patzcuaro Municipality has a population of approximately 48,000 inhabitants, 4,840 of whom speak an indigenous language.

The city is a jewel of colonial architecture where you can see religious monuments of Baroque and neoclassical style in excellent condition.

Adobe and brick buildings give it a unique look, in line with squares, fountains and cobbled streets.

The always friendly treatment of its people is combined in an atmosphere of charm invites you to return again and again.

The main attractions to visit in the city are:

• The Basilica of Our Lady of Health

• The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe

• The Sagrario Church

• The Vasco de Quiroga Square

• The viewpoint El Estribo

• The Gertrudis Bocanegra Square

• The House of the eleven yards

• The Humilladero Chapel

• The Temple of The Society of Jesus

• The Temple of San Francisco

• Palace Huitziméngari

• The Temple of San Juan de Dios

• The square of San Francisco

The Patzcuaro region and its surrounding towns, is not only history, culture, tradition, customs, fairs, dances, music, gastronomy, architecture, archeology, natural beauty and landscape diversity, it is also a center of craft production recognized worldwide.

Currently, more than 30 varieties of handicrafts, classified in different branches such as pottery, metalwork, wood, plant fibers and textiles, among others occurs. Most of these branches have their origin in pre-state era and today, many are still produced using ancient techniques.

The kitchen in the Patzcuaro region is varied. You may enjoy dishes like the famous whitefish, uchepos, the ash tamales and enchiladas placeras.

Also famous, are Tarascan soup, made with tortillas, cheese and tomato sauce, and Corundas, another variety of triangular tamales served with salsa and sour cream.

Sweets, chocolate stick metate, canned fruits, pinole, donuts, snow and natural fruit pulp, ates, guava rolls, caramel, and coconut candies.

• Janitzio Island
• Santa Clara del Cobre
• Tzintzuntzan
• Erongarícuaro
• Tócuaro
• Jarácuaro
• Quiroga
• Chupícuaro
• Cuanajo
• Ihuatzio
• Tupátaro
• Santa Fe de la Laguna