Lugares para visitar en Pátzcuaro y sus alrededores

If you're someone who seeks a place's soul in its handcrafted art, then Santa Clara del Cobre is your next destination. Just a short, scenic drive from Hotel Mansión Iturbe in Pátzcuaro , this Pueblo Mágico (Magic Town) is waiting to reveal the magic of an ancestral craft that defines the spirit of Michoacán . Crafted copper art from Santa Clara del Cobre, Michoacan A Legacy that Celebrates its Splendor Every August, the town hosts the annual National Copper Fair , a festival that honors the mastery of its artisans. This year, the National Copper Museum celebrates its 48th anniversary, a space that preserves and showcases the history of this art form. Exploring its halls is like leafing through a living history book, where you can see prize-winning pieces and understand the fascinating hammering process perfected by Don Vasco de Quiroga. As you wander the streets of Santa Clara del Cobre , the constant sound of hammering will guide you to the artisan workshops. Here, c...

Lake Zirahuén is a short distance from Pátzcuaro , and is a favorite spot for our guests at Hotel Mansión Iturbe who enjoy the outdoors. Lake Zirahuen in Michoacán Lake Zirahuén is one of the cleanest and most beautiful lakes in Mexico; with its gorgeous mountains, some compare it to Lake Tahoe in the US.   Lake Zirahuén is only 25 kilometers (16 miles) from Pátzcuaro .  You can get to this lovely paradise using Route 14D going toward Uruapan. Lake Zirahuen one of he nicest in Mexico Lake Zirahuén – like many parts of our area – has its own legend:  When the Spanish arrived in Michoacán, one of the conquistadors fell in love with Princess Eréndira, daughter of Cazonci Tanganxoán , King of the Purépechas.  The Spaniard kidnapped the princess and hid in a marvelous valley surrounded by mountains. Deeply saddened, the beautiful princess cried incessantly over a huge rock.   In this way was formed the large lak...