In the Sixteenth Century, Don Vasco de Quiroga took the Purépechas (indigenous) under his wing; the results of his work are evident even today.
At the most recent International Tourism Fair in Madrid (FITUR 2011) , the “Route of Don Vasco” was hailed as “the best cultural tourism product.” We invite you to explore that very Route of Don Vasco, beginning in Pátzcuaro – the heart of the Route. Stay at Hotel Mansión Iturbe, located on the plaza that bears Don Vasco’s name – one of the most illustrious in all of México. Following the Route will be a unique experience for you: you will walk in the same steps that Don Vasco de Quiroga took, and you will sense the presence of a great visionary, leader, and humanitarian – a great man who began his work almost 500 years ago, and the fruits of whose labor live on and on. Don Vasco de Quiroga is one of the most beloved personages in all of Michoacán. He was a great benefactor of the indigenous (Purépecha) and is still affectionately referred to as “Tata (“Papa”) Vasco.” Don Vasco was born in 1470 in Madrigal de la Altas Torres, Province o