Lugares para visitar en Pátzcuaro y sus alrededores

Tzintzuntzan is another “Pueblo Mágico,” and we recommend that you visit its numerous attractions. A visit to the " Templo de la Soledad" is absolutely a “must do.” This religious structure is carefully watched over by members of the community. It is a Baroque-style temple dating from the 17 th  century, where you can see works of colonial art, not to mention religious images that this community greatly reveres. Temple of Solitude in Tzintzuntzan, Michoacán Tzintzuntzan is about 18 kilometros (9 miles) from Pátzcuaro , by Route 120. Keep in mind that Tzintzuntzan (“place of the hummingbirds,” in the native language) was the capitol of the once powerful Purépecha empire. Our knowledgeable guests at Mansión Iturbe insist on visiting this historic place when touring our famous destinations. Atrium of the Olives in Tzintzuntzan, Michoacán The Templo de la Soledad is but a part of a complex that includes the Ex Convento Franciscano de Santa Ana (a jewel of...

The atrium of olives in Tzintzuntzan , is a beautiful place filled with tranquility. A real delight for your senses, ideal for those who seek to flee from the crowds. A must-see in this Magic Town of Tzintzuntzan . The Atrium of the Olives in Tzintzuntzan Our guests at Hotel Mansion Iturbe want to know places to visit near Pátzcuaro . Here we propose an alternative that will delight your senses. Tzintzuntzan is located about 18 kilometers from Pátzcuaro on Route 120.  Tzintzuntzan is rich in culture and history, as well as being famous for their crafts. Some outstanding features of Tzintzuntzan are the archaeological site of Yácatas , the former Franciscan convent of Santa Ana , and the crafts market. The Atrium of the olives in Tzintzuntzan Once inside the compound of the Ex convent, you'll encounter a magical place:   the atrium of olives . Here you can you have a very engaging experience in a unique place, and be into contact with na...

The Museum of the old Franciscan Convent of Santa Ana is a place that we recommend to visit to our guest at Hotel Mansión Iturbe when they visit Tzintzuntzan . The Museum of the Old Franciscan Convent of Santa Ana in Tzintzuntzan, Michoacan Our friend Andrew Carhartt and American resident living in Pátzcuaro share with us his experience from his last visit to this unique place: " The Antiguo Convento Franciscano de Santa Ana in Tzintzuntzan has always been an intriguing attraction overlooking the 500-year-old olive grove in front of the temples of Tzintzuntzan .  Construction of the building was completed in 1597. We posted a blog about the Antiguo Convento Franciscano de Santa Ana Tzintzuntzan in 2012.  It was undergoing renovation then…. It is now the Museo Antiguo Convento Franciscano de Santa Ana , the renovation completed under the auspices of the Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (INAH).  Outdoor Chapel in Tzintzuntzan, Micho...

The festival of Christ the Redeemer in Tzintzuntzan – host to the event – is one of the most traditional festivals in Michoacán and takes place eight days before “Carnival Tuesday.”   At Hotel Mansion Iturbe , we invite you to participate in the festivities in this important Magical Town. Christ the Redeemer in Tzintzuntzan, Michoacán . Residents of other villages around Lake Patzcuaro make their pilgrimage to Tzintzuntzan to honor Christ the Redeemer , in the form of a 16th-century canvas in the Colonial Art Collection at the Santa Ana Ex Convent .  The Church of San Francisco in Tzintzuntzan   The image purportedly possesses miraculous properties is venerated by thousands of faithful from every lake-side community.   Specifically, the community thanks Señor del Rescate, or Christ the Redeemer , for having saved their ancestors from a smallpox plague in the 18th Century, when people were dying from the disease.   But the veneration extend...

The Magic Town of Patzcuaro and its surroundings offer the visitor many tourist attractions, especially on the banks of Lake Patzcuaro .   We at Hotel Mansion Iturbe want to introduce you to all these destinations that form part of Ruta Don Vasco and enjoy the Colonial Mexico. In this article, Mansión Iturbe showcases one of our favorite cultural tourism sites, the Ex Convent of Santa Ana in Tzintzuntzan.   Tzintzuntzan offers many Cultural Tourist Attractions Tzintzuntzan is just twenty minutes away from Pátzcuaro .    “Tzintzuntzan” means “Place of the Hummingbirds” in the indigenous language – Purépecha – and is a typical Purhépecha village with friendly people and many attractions, and an enormous historical and cultural legacy.   Tzintzuntzan is also an important regional center for indigenous Folk Art, where you can buy locally made items directly from the artisans . If you like Handcrafts this is a place you will really enjoy. ...