Pátzcuaro was considered pre-Hispanic times as the paradise of western Mexico by the nobles and "purépechas" kings, for whom the temples of Pátzcuaro were the gateway to heaven for their gods and when they came down from heaven they arrive at earthly paradise. The Magic Town of Pátzcuaro is a jewel of colonial architecture where there are beautiful baroque and neoclassical religious buildings perfectly preserved and in harmony with its squares, delicious gastronomy and landscapes. The Patzcuaro travel guide offers you practical information about what to do in Patzcuaro, travel tips, where to eat and more.
Patzcuaro Travel
The magic village of Pátzcuaro is a jewel of colonial architecture where there are beautiful baroque and neoclassical religious buildings perfectly preserved and in harmony with its squares, residences and shops, most of them with adobe walls painted in white with Red tile roofs and terracotta colors with beautiful old wooden doors, which will transport you back in time to the colonial past.
A few kilometers away are two beautiful villages Janitzio Island that can be visited by boat and the archaeological site of Tzintzuntzan which was the capital of the Purepecha empire.
The master craftsmen of Michoacán among Patzcuaro are nationally and internationally known for their work in wood, wrought iron, copper, pewter, pottery, textiles and of course beautiful jewelry with color patterns.
In Patzcuaro you can enjoy dishes such as prehispanic Tarasque tamales recipes, the famous white fish of the region, uchepos and corunda and blackberry tamales, accompanied by an atole of corn flour or a cup of hot chocolate.
Some of the places that you can not miss are the Antiguo Colegio San Nicolas, The House of Eleven Patios, the Basilica of the Virgen de la Salud, the old Temple of St. Augustine, the Compañia Temple and the chapel "El humilladero And probably the Plaza Don Vasco de Quiroga and the Patzcuaro local market.