Lugares para visitar en Pátzcuaro y sus alrededores

As the global tourism industry turns its gaze toward FITUR 2026 —a landmark edition with Mexico as the Partner Country — Hotel Mansión Iturbe takes a moment to reflect on our journey. At a time when modern travelers seek the authentic roots of a destination, we are proud to share how our historic manor continues to project the cultural richness of Pátzcuaro to the world. Our history breathes through stones that span centuries. In the 18th century, this property served as the strategic hub for Don Francisco de Iturbe y Heriz . As Administrator of the Royal Customs, he linked Pátzcuaro with global trade routes. The ground floor of the Mansion was once a bustling Trading and Muleteer House ; here, merchants arrived with goods from the Manila Galleon , making these walls a logistical heart of the colonial era. Mansión Iturbe: The timeless witness to the heart of Pátzcuaro’s grandest square This tradition of openness was revitalized in 1970 by Margarita Arriaga Pierres . At just 27 ye...

Looking for a place to vacation in Mexico, give yourself a break from your daily grind, and go back home rejuvenated? Pátzcuaro fits the bill! Looking for the best vacation in Mexico, come to Pátzcuaro! Wake up, rediscover Mexico, carve your own path, do your homework and personalize your tour to discover the loveliest, most iconic spots of Michoacán . Pátzcuaro, Michoacaán, México Among the “Pueblos Mágicos” of Mexico, Pátzcuaro has stood out through the years, with its heritage of abundant attractions, including cultural, architectural, historical, culinary, and natural. Strolling the streets of Pátzcuaro is to experience pure pleasure.  Bit by bit, you will be enveloped in its past. We would like to point out two not-to-be-missed historical sites: (1) You gotta visit La Biblioteca Pública ( Public Library ) overlooking the “Plaza Chica,” feasting your eyes on the famous, gigantic mural painted in 1942 by Juan O’Gorman , which depicts the history of Michoacán , and (2) ...

A key destination for buying wooden furniture in Michoacan is Cuanajo , located a short distance from Pátzcuaro . Our guests at Hotel Mansión Iturbe always ask us about different places to visit close to Pátzcuaro . Among other places, we recommend the Temple of Santiago Apostle in Tupátaro , which is a veritable treasure trove of Colonial art, especially its fabulous ceiling.  If you work up an appetite, you must try Tupátaro’s outstanding mole. Cuanajo, Michoacán If you’re driving to Cuanajo from Pátzcuaro : take Road No. 14 heading to Morelia.  Follow the signs and take the exit to Tupátaro and Cuanajo . The total distance for this route is approximately 25 kilometers (12 miles). In Cuanajo , you will find dozens of workshops, many of them at the front of the craftsmen’s homes. Both painted and natural wood abound. From very simple furniture such as chairs, wardrobes and tables, to rustic furniture, like dining rooms and bedrooms painted festi...

Religious figures of corn pulp are an important legacy of the Pátzcuaro Lake region indigenous people (Purépechas) , partly because this technique, which was developed by the prehispanic Purépechas , was unique in the entire world.    Museums around the world prize these figures among their collections. For our guests at Hotel Mansion Iturbe who love art and culture, visiting our temples where these extraordinary religious sculptures are located is a memorable experience. Señor de la Tercera Orden in Pátzcuaro during the Easter Season These figures were created during the 16 th , 17 th , and 18 th   centuries, mainly in Pátzcuaro and Tzintzuntzan . The Spanish evangelists were fascinated by this unknown technique and many of the figures were taken back to Spain, where they were widely recognized for their level of detail, as well as the astonishing lightness of the material. Religious Figure of Corn Purp in Tocuaro, Michoacán There was an artistic ...