La Ruta del Sol al Corazón
One of the most recent tourist routes being promoted in Mexico is that of the “Sol al Corazón,” referring to the “sun” of the Pacific coast, and the “heart” (inland) of Mexico . The route incorporates San Miguel de Allende, Celaya , Morelia , Pátzcuaro and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo – destinations that provide rich tastes of local history, culture, nature, and cuisine, topped off with the breathtaking beauty of the Mexican Pacific coast. For those already living in San Miguel de Allende or Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo and wish to enjoy the entire gamut of Sol al Corazón, Pátzcuaro is the ideal midway stopover, due to its excellent location and proximity to the various freeways along the route. We begin our trek early morning from San Miguel de Allende – one of the most popular destinations in Mexico , and a world heritage site – followed by a stop in Celaya , famous for its dairy sweets. Before reaching Morelia , we find Cuitzeo (a Pueblo Mágico), with its recently restored e