Patzcuaro in Summer: A journey through tradition and charm

If you are looking for somewhere to visit during your summer vacations, Patzcuaro is one of the magical towns in Mexico that you can explore. Our Pueblo Mágico has been designated a Magical Town since 2002. In fact, it was the first one in Michoacan.

Patzcuaro a beautiful colonial town in Mexico

Patzcuaro is a unique magical town, where magic and tradition merge to create an unforgettable experience, a very attractive place for the visitor who wishes to enjoy Mexican culture, history and traditions.

You will find cobblestone streets, colonial architecture with adobe houses, tile roofs, balconies and portals, pillars and small squares, as well as the imposing Vasco de Quiroga Square.

There are several important religious buildings, the Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Salud (Our Lady of Health) the most outstanding and well-known. Patzcuaro is distinguished by its religious fervor. Our Magical Town is visited by the devout who come to visit the Virgin of Health of Patzcuaro, venerated since the XVI century.  She was carved in cane paste by indigenous hands.

Basilic of our Lady of Health in Patzcuaro

There also very old convents that are well preserved, which makes you feel and live that time. Such is the case of the current Casa de los Once Patios, former Convent of Santa Catarina, from the 18th century, where you can find the renowned Michoacan handicrafts, especially those from Michoacan.

House of the Eleven Patios in Patzcuaro

Patzcuaro has a special charm that makes it seem like a city without time, where past and present merge in a magical atmosphere, so you have the feeling that life goes by at a slower and more leisurely pace.

The vibrant soul of Patzcuaro is the Vasco de Quiroga Square, a space that will take you back to colonial times. It is surrounded by mansions and portals, where you will find hotels, restaurants and craft stores.

Our very own Hotel Mansion Iturbe is located directly in front of the Vasco de Quiroga Square.  It is a privileged location to enjoy this emblematic space to the fullest.

Feel the magic of the Vasco de Quiroga Square, while enjoying its portals or walking through the square and its beautiful gardens, where you can relax and watch the comings and goings of people.

Patzcuaro not only enchants visitors with its beauty that evokes the colonial era and its ancestral traditions, but also with its unique and delicious gastronomy. Let yourself be conquered by the flavors of Michoacán in Patzcuaro.

The cuisine of Patzcuaro has a strong influence of indigenous and Spanish cultures.  You can taste delicious dishes from the traditional corundas, uchepos, charales, Tarascan soup, churipo, atole de grano, enchiladas placeras, pasta ice cream, and sparkling chocolate among others. You can find white fish (seasonal).

Eating in Patzcuaro at Restaurante Doña Paca

So don't think twice this summer, escape from the routine and come to Patzcuaro to live a unique experience, we are waiting for you at Hotel Mansión Iturbe!

*Text, pictures and video property of Hotel Mansión Iturbe.

We invite you to check more post in our blog, you will find information about Patzcuaro and its surroundings, that we hope will be useful for your next trip to our colonial town in Mexico.

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Portal Morelos 59

Plaza Vasco de Quiroga
61600 Pátzcuaro, Mich.
México

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