Lugares para visitar en Pátzcuaro y sus alrededores

Holy Week  2014 in Patzcuaro was a great time for our visitors to enjoy the lovely natural and cultural attractions of the area.   This is not to mention the rich traditions of our local folk art.  Mexican folk arts and crafts at the Artisan Market in Patzcuaro The Artisan Market was there as usual in the Plaza Vasco de Quiroga , but this year with the addition of a good-size space in front of the Ex Colegio Jesuita.   Other regions were represented there, such as Zinapecuaro and Tlalpujahua , the latter of which had some exquisite works of fine glassware (flowers, fruits, etc.).  Glassware at the Artisan Market in Patzcuaro during the Holy Week Artisans of Michoacan are uniquely gifted, with their unmatched creativity and brilliance. But that also extends to things of the palate, with an equally infinite smorgasbord of liqueurs, delicious cheeses, regional sweets, etc.  Folk Art made by the Artisans of Michoacan at the Artisan Market in Pátzc...

During Holy Week 2014 in Patzcuaro , there are a lot of activities to enjoy, including our traditions, culture, folk art, and or delicious cuisine. The activities begin April 11, beginning with “Altars of Pain” in and about Patzcuaro .  Altars of Pain in Patzcuaro at Hotel Mansion Iturbe during Holy Week  Palm Sunday in Patzcuaro is a true event of tradition.   It’s an emotional experience to see the streets full of palm leaves, and the faithful crowding the temples on this important day.  Palm Sunday in Patzcuaro  We at Hotel Mansion Iturbe participate with our own Altar of Pain.   La Casa de los Once Patios has their version, and there is always a lovely Virgin next to the Mayor’s office in the Plaza Vasco de Quiroga .  Altar of Pain in Pátzcuaro at Casa de los Once Patios This week – April 12 -20 this year – is always important for the local artisans.   Their 300-or-so stalls take up the perimeter of the huge Plaza Vasco d...

Pátzcuaro is one of the Magical Towns par excellence to visit during Holy Week.  Pátzcuaro is a traditional destination during the holidays of the main week, which has lasted for generations and is a favorite of people from all over the country to walk, any time of year. This Holy Week 2022 , you will find a series of religious, artistic and cultural activities in Pátzcuaro that have been programmed for tourists who visit us during the Easter holidays : Holy Week in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán Below are some of the main events scheduled. Friday, April 8: The Artisan Expo kicks off in the Plaza Vasco de Quiroga , just across the street from Hotel Mansión Iturbe , with about 500 Michoacán artisans. Various “Altares de Dolores” (Altars of the Pained Mary) can be found at various locations throughout Pátzcuaro , including Hotel Mansión Iturbe .  Make these lovely altars part of your things-to-do in Pátzcuaro . Holy Week in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán Holy Week in Pátzcuaro, Michoa...

During Holy Week in Patzcuaro, the tradition of Altars of Lady of Sadness endures.   On Friday  before Palm Sunday , is the beginning of her “expo,” which preserves this religious custom. Altar of Lady of Sadness at Hotel Mansion Iturbe in Patzcuaro  During the Holy Week in Patzcuaro Altar of Lady of Sadness at Hotel Mansion Iturbe At Hotel Mansión Iturbe , we participated in the tradition, as well. We were thrilled with our own Altar of Lady of Sadness , which was installed for the entire Holy Week in Patzcuaro . Our visitors were able to enjoy it, along with the many other altars in various locations in the colonial town of Patzcuaro . Altar of Lady of Sadness during the Holy Week in Patzcuaro The large, elaborate Altar of Lady of Sadness erected next to the mayor’s office was outstanding, as it is every year. Altar of Lady of Sadness during the Holy Week in Patzcuaro The Casa de los Once Patios, museum, library, Ex Col...