Mansion Iturbe: A Journey in Time in the Heart of Patzcuaro
Mansi ó n Iturbe , a historical legacy , has housed illustrious characters and witnessed crucial events in the history of P á tzcuaro . In this post, we will dwell on the figure of Don Francisco de Iturbe (Yturbe) y Heriz , a prominent merchant of the eighteenth century, who made it the epicenter of his business. However, this majestic construction has a much richer history, full of surprises and fascinating characters. To tell you this fascinating story, we have relied on the research of the renowned historian Dr. José Manuel Martínez Aguilar, in his book “Patzcuaro seen from the Iturbe Mansion” , as well as the family archives of the owners of Mansi ón Iturbe . Patzcuaro was a major trade center in the region, thanks to the Manila Galleon In the heart of Michoacán, Pátzcuaro holds a historical treasure that connects it with the distant lands of Asia. Through the route of the Manila Galleon , this peaceful lakes...