Lugares para visitar en Pátzcuaro y sus alrededores

Night of the Dead in  Michoacan  - and especially in the Lake  Patzcuaro  Region - is an ancestral ritual that unites the community, and is a unique experience, one that everyone wants to live. The Day of the Dead is one of the most deeply rooted traditions in Mexico.  In Michoacan people make their preparations in advance to honor their dead during the Night of the Dead , this ritual in Purépecha is called  Animecha Kejtzitakua   and it is a great event for the community. Week o fthe Dead in Michoacan Although November 1 and 2 are the main days to celebrate the Night of the Dead in Patzcuaro , the magic of this tradition extends over several weeks. The preparation of altars, ancestral dances ,  and the creation of "bread of the dead" are just some of the activities that begin long before. At Hotel Mansion Iturbe , we invite you to fully immerse yourself in this unique experience, considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The best time t...

Patzcuaro ,  Michoacan , captivates all visitors at first sight with its cobblestone streets, its colonial architecture, and the magic that emanates from its surroundings and beautiful landscapes. We must also mention the tile roofs, the red color of which, at sunset, creates a vibrant palette of colors that contrasts with the shades of the sky and the vegetation of the mountains that surround our town. Pátzcuaro a romantic destination in Mexico This is an authentic spectacle that is engraved in our memory, giving  Patzcuaro  a very special touch that fills it with charm, impregnating every corner with magic, as if you were transported into a fairy tale. Pátzcuaro a Magical Town in Mexico This Magical Town of Patzcuaro , beyond its natural beauty, keeps among its cobblestone streets and colonial mansions (such as the Iturbe Mansion ) an endless number of mysteries, legends,...

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...

Santa Clara del Cobre is one of the nine Pueblos Mágicos (Magical Towns) of Michoacán .  Located a relatively short distance (~18 km, or 8 miles) from Pátzcuaro , it is a walk that we recommend to our guests at Hotel Mansión Iturbe , who want to discover some of the places in the surroundings of our Pueblo Mágico during their stay. Copper Handicrafts Products in Santa Clara del Cobre, Michoacán If you like folk art, Santa Clara del Cobre is  the  place for anything copper. You can visit workshops and see how copper is worked, with groups of artisans coordinate the synchronized hammering of copper, creating unique pieces, including the famous copper pots , ideal for cooking some of Michoacán’s famous pork  carnitas , and also the typical  ate , a traditional dessert in this area using various fruits from orchards and backyards. Copper Pots in Santa Clara del Cobre, Michoacán Copper artisans achieve perfection with their work handling different techniques....