Lugares para visitar en Pátzcuaro y sus alrededores

Did you know that in  Patzcuaro  there is a unique species in the world, in danger of extinction? It is the “achoque,” a salamander endemic to our lake. The Dominican Nuns, who are guardians of the “ Virgen de la Salud de Pátzcuaro”  , have also dedicated much of their work to protect the achoque and raise awareness about its importance. The nuns prepare a syrup made from achoque that many people use against respiratory problems.  Their commitment is an example to follow, and shows that biodiversity conservation is a task that concerns us all. Patzcuaro's Achoque the work of the Dominican Nuns to Preserve Them The Achoque of Patzcuaro , an endemic salamander, has been around for more than 370 million years old, is a symbol of the rich biodiversity of the lake and a source of pride for the Purépechas. However, the achoque is in danger of extinction. Recently an exhibition was held in Patzcuaro .  It served to ...

The  achoque   (ambystoma dumerilii)  is an endemic of salamander species in danger of extinction in our Lake Pátzcuaro . One of the main factors that led it almost to disappear was the pollution of Lake Pátzcuaro , which has increased in recent years. Patzcuaro's Achoque, an Ancient Species Through different institutions, such as the CRIAP (Regional Center for Aquaculture and Fisheries Research) , the Michoacán University of San Nicolás de Hidalgo (UMSNH) , the Zacango Ecological Park, and organizations and institutions from other countries such as the Chester Zoo in England, as well as "The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund," much has been done in researching conservation of the species including, incredibly, the nuns of the convent of the Dominican Mothers in Pátzcuaro ! Pátzcuaro’s  achoque  syrup is a product created by the Dominican nuns as a treatment for respiratory diseases. The “dumerilii” part of the name indicates that there are medicina...

Janitzio is the most emblematic island of Lake Pátzcuaro (there are four others), and one of the popular sites of the state of Michoacán . Undoubtedly the busiest island of the lake, it is one of the principal places that our guests at Hotel Mansión Iturbe want to visit. Janitzio Island at Lake Patzcuaro, Michoacan Above all, be an informed tourist, which allows you to have a more pleasant, more educated travel experience. The Island of Janitzio is located on Lake Pátzcuaro .  Just getting to the Island of Janitzio is something that arouses the interest of tourists who want to develop their experience beyond the historic center of our Magical Town. Janitzio Island at Lake Patzcuaro, Michoacan Janitzio Island can be accessed through the public docks, which are managed by inhabitants of the communities around Lake Pátzcuaro . The most popular and traditional that is taken as a starting point for a visit to Lake Pátzcuaro is the easily accessible Muelle General (Embarcader...

The City Council of Pátzcuaro , seeking the reclamation of Lake Pátzcuaro , recently made the official request that it be designated as a “Ramsar Site;” as part of the National World Wetlands Day event that was commemorated this year in Pátzcuaro on February 2. Lake Pátzcuaro is a Natural Heritage of Mexico , which has a great cultural significance; in addition to its importance in the historical event of Michoacán. Lake Pátzcuaro, Michoacán Its recovery is important to everyone, so knowing a little more about it is important, as well as understanding the collaboration at the Federal, State, and Municipal levels, and the efforts of researchers of the Michoacana University of San Nicolas de Hidalgo are taking together. What is a “Ramsar Site”? According to the National Commission for Protected Natural Areas, a Ramsar Site is a wetland of International Importance. "Wetlands are areas where water is the main factor of controlling the environment, as well as vege...