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...

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 Altar of Dolores is one of the customs of the Easter season that has been preserved since colonial times in Mexico, and that continues to be honored for generations. In Pátzcuaro tradition has been preserved for many years in our Hotel Mansion Iturbe . Altar of Sorrows an Easter Tradition at Hotel Mansion Iturbe in Patzcuaro We are sad to say that this year, due to the pandemic, our Altar of Dolores will not available to the public. We suggest that you prepare your own Altar of Dolores ! This altar should be prepared for “Dolores’ Friday,” which is the Friday before Palm Sunday . Here are some of the elements of the Altar of Dolores , which you can use lar make your own Altar: The colors to be used are Purple and White, which represent the mourning of the Sorrowful Virgin. Obviously, we need a representation of the Sorrowful Mary, which can be a painting, a photograph, or a statue or carving. Different-colored water represent the following: ·   ...

The dates this year for the Uruapan Artisan Faire 2019 are April 12-28.  This much-anticipated annual event takes place downtown Uruapan in Plaza Mártires de Uruapan and the Plaza Morelos. There are many places to visit during Holy Week in Mexico , and Michoacán offers multiple options, including Uruapan . It is close to Pátzcuaro and hosts this incredible craft event. So we at Hotel Mansion Iturbe give Holy Week in Uruapan a big thumbs up. Palm Sunday Artisan Fair in Uruapan, Michoacan Uruapan is about 57 kilometers (25 miles) from Pátzcuaro , connected by Highway 14D. The Palm Sunday crafts faire de Domingo in Uruapan , is an opportunity to engage with Michoacán artisans and to directly buy their pieces of folk art, which is a part of their very identity.  Artisanware is their life. If you like Michoacán crafts , attend this important artisanal event, where approximately 1,300 craftsmen from 50 indigenous communities are represented, primarily Purhépe...