Lugares para visitar en Pátzcuaro y sus alrededores

  Celebrating 56 years of continuous operation in the tourism sector represents a journey of consistency and adaptation. Reaching more than five decades consolidated as a benchmark for historic hospitality demonstrates that the project initiated by Doña Margarita Arriaga Pierres in 1970—a direct descendant of Don Francisco de Iturbe y Heriz , who acquired the property in 1790—remains relevant thanks to the daily dedication of her family and responsible evolution. Hotel Mansión Iturbe Facade in Pátzcuaro right in front of Vasco de Quiroga Square Contributions to the Tourism and Community Development of Pátzcuaro Since its opening, Mansión Iturbe has integrated into the economic and social fabric of the city. Its contribution to the destination is sustained through concrete actions: Local Economic Impact: Permanent integration of regional suppliers and Purépecha artisans in the establishment's daily operations. Attraction of Conscious Tourism: Hospi...

Day of the Dead is a celebration of the indigenous ( Purépecha ) communities , and one for which we all have the greatest respect. Declared by UNESCO as an Intangible Heritage of Humanity (2003), this yearly event is close at hand (November 1). For Pátzcuaro and surrounding towns Day of the Dead , “Animeecheri kúinchekua” (The Fest of the Souls) in the native language, is one of the most representative traditions in Mexico. There have been renewed efforts in recent years to preserve this “world-view” tradition of the Purépecha communities. Day of the Dead in Patzcuaro Our hotel in Pátzcuaro, Mansión Iturbe invites you to become acquainted with this ceremonial ritual – a pride of Michoacán . This ritual is regulated according to the canons of the communities, all the members of which understand and respect it. There are many variations on the theme, but they all share common elements to celebrate Day of the Dead . Day of the Dead in Patzcuaro The day...

Besides being a very “typical” Mexican village, Patzcuaro is also one of the most lovely villages in the entire country.   And our hotel in Patzcuaro, Mansion Iturbe, is right in the center of it all.   From our front door, you have access to all ten of the following destinations – on foot – in just a matter of minutes. Vasco de Quiroga Square in Patzcuaro La Plaza Vasco de Quiroga (“La Plaza Grande”) Considered one of the most beautiful plazas – or “squares” – in the country, it measures about 600 by 450 feet .   The central square of Pátzcuar o is unique in an unusual aspect:   There are no churches on its perimeter!   The famous Basilica and other temples are not even visible from the Plaza. Instead, La Plaza Vasco de Quiroga is surrounded by “civilian” – or once residential – structures of Boroque and Neoclassical architecture which, along with the gigantic trees surrounding the Plaza, come together to create the maj...