Lugares para visitar en Pátzcuaro y sus alrededores

La Ruta Don Vasco (Don Vasco's Route) stands out among the top tourist routes in Mexico . This singular route was the winner of the contest of Best Product of Active Tourism in the International Tourism Faire of Madrid (FITUR) in 2011. One of the Top Tourist Routes in Mexico is Don Vasco Route in Michoacán What does La Ruta Don Vasco consist of? La Ruta Don Vasco was formed in honor of Don Vasco de Quiroga , great humanist and benefactor of the indigenous people. Born in Madrigal de las Altas Torres in Spain in 1470, he arrived in Michoacán as judge of the Second Royal Audience of New Spain in 1531, to end abuses toward indigenous people, and pacify Michoacán with help of Augustinian and Franciscan friars. In 1538 he was appointed the first bishop of Michoacán. Don Vasco de Quiroga a great humanist Discover the legacy of the beloved “Tata Vasco,” through a living route, where tourists interact with local people and come to understand the legacy that still p...

Hotel Mansión Iturbe recommends that you visit the Centro de Interpretación de la Ruta Don Vasco on your next visit to our Magical Village, Pátzcuaro .   It’s a large, new building right across the street from Don Chucho’s store, before you go over the railroad tracks.  The address is Calzada Ibarra No. 1, Colonia Revolución. Passage of Don Vasco in Pátzcuaro (Centro de Interpretacion de la Ruta Don Vasco) It’s open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00-17:30. The space has been designed to increase our understanding of the wanderings and journeys of this legendary figure, who had such a huge impact on the communities of Michoacán.  Don Vasco de Quiroga (1470-1565) was a great humanist who became the first bishop of Michoacán , and was an indefatigable defender of the indigenous’ rights. Passage of Don Vasco in Pátzcuaro (Centro de Interpretacion de la Ruta Don Vasco)     Don Vasco's Passage includes 15 municipalities and 40 localities...