Lugares para visitar en Pátzcuaro y sus alrededores

To look out from the balconies of Hotel Mansión Iturbe is to understand, in a single breathtaking glance, why Pátzcuaro is unlike any other place on earth. The sheer expanse of the Plaza Vasco de Quiroga stretching before us tells the story of a Pueblo Mágico born with a grand, noble, and deeply commercial soul.   At the Heart of Pátzcuaro: Hotel Mansión Iturbe and the Iconic Vasco de Quiroga Square A Historic Crossroads: From the Manila Galleon to Modern Travelers Long before it became the serene cultural haven it is today, this very house was a bustling epicenter of global trade. Under the vision of Don Francisco de Iturbe y Heriz , the mansion was not just a residence, but a vital link connecting Pátzcuaro to international trade routes. Through these doors passed exclusive goods brought by the legendary Manila Galleon (Galeón de Manila) . Don Francisco operated a robust mule-teering trade (arriería), making this house an essential stopover for merchants transportin...

Many of our guests ask about the history of Mansión Iturbe . Our house holds a long and fascinating story. While we often share details during your stay, today we want to tell you about the very beginning of this special place. The history of the site occupied by Mansión Iturbe begins at the same time as the city itself. In his book Pátzcuaro visto desde la Mansión Iturbe , the architect and historian Dr. José Manuel Martínez Aguilar traces the roots of this property back to 1540. This pivotal year coincides with the first urban layout of the Plaza Vasco de Quiroga. Centuries of light. Mansión Iturbe: a silent witness to history at the heart of Pátzcuaro What started as a simple structure of adobe and wood is now a preserved jewel of Mexican history and architecture —a place we care for with great pride. Mansión Iturbe is much more than a building; it is a key piece in understanding how Pátzcuaro has changed over time. Dr. Esperanza Ramírez Romero, a highly respected expert on Mi...

Mansi ó n  Iturbe , a historical legacy ,  has housed illustrious characters and witnessed crucial events in the history of P á tzcuaro . In this post, we will dwell on the figure of Don Francisco de Iturbe (Yturbe) y Heriz , a prominent merchant of the eighteenth century, who made it the epicenter of his business. However, this majestic construction has a much richer history, full of surprises and fascinating characters. To tell you this fascinating story, we have relied on the research of the renowned historian Dr. José Manuel Martínez Aguilar, in his book “Patzcuaro seen from the Iturbe Mansion” , as well as the family archives of the owners of  Mansi ón  Iturbe .   Patzcuaro  was  a  major trade  center in the region, thanks to the Manila Galleon   In the heart of Michoacán, Pátzcuaro holds a historical treasure that connects it with the distant lands of Asia. Through the route of the Manila Galleon , this peaceful lakes...