The Temple of Solitude, Tzintzuntzan, Michoacán
Tzintzuntzan is another “Pueblo Mágico,” and we recommend that you visit its numerous attractions. A visit to the " Templo de la Soledad" is absolutely a “must do.” This religious structure is carefully watched over by members of the community. It is a Baroque-style temple dating from the 17 th century, where you can see works of colonial art, not to mention religious images that this community greatly reveres. Temple of Solitude in Tzintzuntzan, Michoacán Tzintzuntzan is about 18 kilometros (9 miles) from Pátzcuaro , by Route 120. Keep in mind that Tzintzuntzan (“place of the hummingbirds,” in the native language) was the capitol of the once powerful Purépecha empire. Our knowledgeable guests at Mansión Iturbe insist on visiting this historic place when touring our famous destinations. Atrium of the Olives in Tzintzuntzan, Michoacán The Templo de la Soledad is but a part of a complex that includes the Ex Convento Franciscano de Santa Ana (a jewel of