The Portals of Patzcuaro, Michoacan
When we visit the colonial cities and (Pueblos Mágicos) “magical towns” of Mexico, among the architectural elements, their portals always stand out. Their use was very common in colonial times, being arcades or covered galleries, which were built along its main streets. Patzcuaro and its portales - arcades - at Vasco de Quiroga Square In colonial times they were very common, in places like Pátzcuaro ; with so much rain in the rainy season, pedestrians could - and still can - take shelter from the downpours. Portals of the City Hall during the Easter Week in Pátzcuaro Our guests at Hotel Mansión Iturbe enjoy strolling through the portals of Pátzcuaro , being a magnet for their beauty and charm for our visitors. Throughout the years, the portals of Pátzcuaro have been an important part of the commercial life of our magical town and are part of its tourist attraction and meeting place for i...