Lugares para visitar en Pátzcuaro y sus alrededores

Holy Week in Patzcuaro ,  Michoacan , dates back to colonial times, in the 16th century, when the Franciscan friars carried out the evangelization. Holly Week in Pátzcuaro, Michoacan, Mexico Holy Week is a time when the entire Lake District experiences an atmosphere of heightened religious fervor and mysticism. This tradition has endured over time, captivating locals and strangers, becoming a magnet for those seeking to live a unique religious experience in a magical environment. Among the traditions that remain in  Pátzcuaro  and that, in our case in Mansión Iturbe , have been carried out since it was the house of the family of Doña Francisca de Iturbe y Anciola , our beloved and remembered Doña Paca , we find the Altar of Dolores  (“Altar of Pain”), which is a symbol of mourning and pain for the crucifixion of Jesus. Altar de Dolores at Mansion Iturbe in Pátzcuaro, Michoacan, México You will also find different variati...

The month of December arrives and in Pátzcuaro we automatically think of the Festivity of Our Lady of Health in Pátzcuaro .  This emotional festivity takes place annually, when the faithful come to the Basilica in Pátzcuaro , and offer their prayers to Our Lady of Health. As a preamble to this festivity, from a month before the actual day of festivities (December 8) we begin to see in the streets of Pátzcuaro the famous  Mojigangas  (20-foot-tall “dolls”) dancing happily (men moving from the bases of the “dolls”)  to the sound of Michoacán music, giving a touch of joy to the streets of our Magical Town. Mojiganas in Patzcuaro, Michoacán Traditionally, these huge creatures are seen on Sundays, so if you have the opportunity to visit Pátzcuaro , in the month before the celebration of Our Lady of Health of Health, you could probably chance upon them, at times dancing through streets near downtown.  Another place where you might find them is in the Plaza Vasco...

Pátzcuaro is one of the Magical Towns par excellence to visit during Holy Week.  Pátzcuaro is a traditional destination during the holidays of the main week, which has lasted for generations and is a favorite of people from all over the country to walk, any time of year. This Holy Week 2022 , you will find a series of religious, artistic and cultural activities in Pátzcuaro that have been programmed for tourists who visit us during the Easter holidays : Holy Week in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán Below are some of the main events scheduled. Friday, April 8: The Artisan Expo kicks off in the Plaza Vasco de Quiroga , just across the street from Hotel Mansión Iturbe , with about 500 Michoacán artisans. Various “Altares de Dolores” (Altars of the Pained Mary) can be found at various locations throughout Pátzcuaro , including Hotel Mansión Iturbe .  Make these lovely altars part of your things-to-do in Pátzcuaro . Holy Week in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán Holy Week in Pátzcuaro, Michoa...

The Christmas holidays in Mexico are among the most anticipated to enjoy with family.  It’s an excellent option to be part of a Pueblo Mágico’s celebration of Christmas and greeting the New Year. Christams Holidays in Mexico, enjoy Patzcuaro Pátzcuaro , of course, is a Pueblo Mágico, where Mexican traditions are enjoyed, where you will find welcoming, friendly people, and the tranquility that characterizes these Mexican towns. Christmas in Mexico, come and enjoy Pátzcuaro One part that distinguishes Patzcuaro is its main square, the Plaza Vasco de Quiroga , also known by local people as the Plaza Grande . One of the largest squares in Mexico and recognized as one of the most beautiful in America with huge trees, it is surrounded by colonial houses with tile roofs where we can clearly observe a harmony among all the houses painted with the same color scheme, and following various guidelines that create a sense of homogeneity. Christmas and New Year's Eve in Pátzcuaro One suc...