Patzcuaro - a journey to the heart of knowledge of New Spain
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Pátzcuaro was an unprecedented center of knowledge in New Spain and visitors can still confirm this by visiting the Ancient College of San Nicolas Obispo , founded in 1540 and the Old Jesuit College Cultural Center in 1585. Both areas are located a short distance from our Hotel Mansion Iturbe and are, without a doubt , two of the must-see places in Patzcuaro . The Ancient College of San Nicolas in Patzcuaro, Michoacan On your next tour through our Magical Town, let your imagination take you back to the XVI century, when Patzcuaro was a bustling educational center, imagine the cobblestone streets full of students eager to learn , w here Indians and Spaniards shared their knowledge and traditions. Let your imagination guide you and discover the cultural and intellectual richness that this magical town holds . You will see Patzcuaro with a different vision. But what caused Patzcuaro to flourish as an important center of knowledge during colonial times? The crea