Lugares para visitar en Pátzcuaro y sus alrededores

Summer is a time of expos and festivities in Pátzcuaro and our region , and many of our guests at Hotel Mansión Iturbe want to be part of them. Among the most outstanding events are several that over the years have been gaining prestige and popularity. Hot-air balloon fest in Patzcuaro, Michoacan If you are coming to the Pátzcuaro are in summer 2022, below are four events you may not to miss. July 15-17:   Hot-air balloon fest in Paracho , an exciting event growing in popularity over the years. Hot air Balloon Fest in Paracho 2022 August  6 - 14: International Guitar Fair, also in Paracho. Paracho was recently declared another “Pueblo Mágico” (Magical Village), is about 40 miles (68 kilometers) from Pátzcuaro . Located in the Purépecha Plateau, Paracho has attained international acclaim for its fine stringed instruments, especially guitars .  People also go to Paracho in search of wooden toys and other artisan works. International Guitar Fair in Paracho 2...

K’uinchekua (The Great Party of Michoacán ) was a cultural event that took place to mark the visit of Pope Francisco to Morelia. K'unichekua (The Great Party of Michoacan) The event took place in the Plaza Valladolid in the historical district of Morelia . Plaza Valladolid in Morelia during the K'uinchekua Various communities around Michoacán participated in the K’uinchekua .    Through music, song, and dance, long-preserved artistic and cultural traditions were represented.    Indigenous groups included the Purépecha , Náhuatl , and those from Tierra Caliente. K'uinchekua (The Great Party of Michoacan) K'unichekua (The Great Party of Michoacán) Pátzcuaro , a “Pueblo Mágico,” was represented with the fantastic “Mojigangas.” These giant puppets (with people inside them) come out to stroll through the streets of Pátzcuaro , just before the Festival of the Virgin of Health of Pátzcuaro. Mojingangas from Patzcuaro at the Ku...

Mexican traditions come alive in Patzcuaro , and this year is no exception:   El Dia de la Candelaria (Candlemas Day) was just celebrated February 2 – as it always is – and guests at Hotel Mansion Iturbe were here to enjoy and participate in the many related festivities, and witness the devotion of our Patzcuarenses. Candlemas celebrations in Patzcuaro The tradition of El Día de la Candelaria in Mexico goes back centuries.   Today, a small figure of the baby Jesus is placed in the Kings’ Ring cake.   Whoever finds it is blessed and must take it to the nearest church on February 2.   Tamales and atole are the typical treats served at the fiesta. Candlemas celebrations in Patzcuaro But the festivities have an important significance in the Catholic community and in the Purepecha (local indigenous) community.  In Patzcuaro , we can see how pre-Hispanic traditions have melded with those of Spain to create a unique festivity. Basilica of Our L...

July 20 and 21 we will enjoy the 8th International Festival of “Globos de Cantoya” in Paracho, Michoacán.  This yearly event has become a regular tradition. Our guests at Hotel Mansión Iturbe frequently ask about summer events in the area, and the Festival of Globos de Cantoya is near the top of our list of recommendations. Festival of Globos de Cantoya in Paracho Paracho is a mere 70 kilometers (45 miles) from Pátzcuaro ; Highway 14 gets you there.  It’s an ideal destination for the family, and is a spectacular and colorful event that you don’t see very often. For this 8th annual festival, places as far away as Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, Equador, and even France will be represented, in addition to Mexico, of course. The Council for Purépecha Art and Culture , one of whose goals is to keep alive this tradition and other folk art, is organizing the event. Globos de Cantoya from Paracho The globos , made of crepe paper, can vary greatly in size a...

The Festival of Corpus Christi , celebrated the Thursday after Holy Trinity, is an important date on the liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church.   It’s also an important celebration full of tradition and vitality for the devout in the Magical Village of Patzcuaro .  Festival of Corpus Christi in Patzcuaro Its history goes back to the 13th Century in Lieja, Belgium when Pope Urbano IV was in the Vatican (1261-1264).   It was created to emphasize the real presence of Jesus Christ in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist.  In Patzcuaro: Festival of Corpus Christi The historic Council of Trent made it part of its agenda – among other important ecumenical decisions – to promote the cause, which included a solemn and reverent procession through the streets and other public places.  Festival of Corpus Christi in Patzcuaro Citizens of Patzcuaro and the other Lake Pátzcuaro villages celebrate the Festival of Corpus Christi with much feeling and r...

It’s vacation time and Hotel Mansion Iturbe would like to recommend you a nice festival close to Patzcuaro. The Seventh Annual Festival Internacional de Globos de Cantoya (International Cantoya Lantern Festival), held in Paracho , JULY 20-21. Thirty groups from different states – and even Colombia and Brazil – will be represented. This important festival is organized by the "Consejo para el Arte y Cultura Purépecha, Asociación Civil." In addition to the traditional release of lanterns, there will also be workshops, shows, music and dance, artisans, and – of course – FOOD! It’s an event worth seeing as part of your summer vacation! Paracho is east-northeast of Patzcuaro, accessible by Federal Route 14.        Cantoya Lanterns are a real tradition of the area, going back 100 years. The lanterns are now made of crepe paper, but were first made of newspaper. Of course, crepe paper is much more colorful and brilliant and, once...