Lugares para visitar en Pátzcuaro y sus alrededores

An introduction to the Purépecha culture before making a visit to Pátzcuaro is something that we recommend to our guests at Hotel Mansion Iturbe . Recent disclosures about Angamuco, a former Purépecha city located near Lake Pátzcuaro (between the year 1000 and 1350), reveal that it had a similar number of buildings that Manhattan has, in an area of 26 square kilometers.  This only increases our desire for more knowledge about the ancient Purépecha culture . Lake Patzcuaro, Michoacan, Mexico So you can have a deeper experience in the region of the Lake Pátzcuaro , give yourself time to learn more about our history and understand more about the Purépecha culture , a culture that is still very much alive; you can feel it in their festivals, crafts, music, folklore, and gastronomy. Here we share some of the documents that today are at our disposal to try to understand a little more about this extraordinary culture, a fundamental pillar of Michoacán identity. Th...

Una introducción a la Cultura Purépecha antes de realizar una visita a Pátzcuaro es algo que recomendamos a nuestros huéspedes en Hotel Mansión Iturbe. La reciente información revelada sobre Angamuco , una antigua ciudad Purépecha localizada cerca del Lago de Pátzcuaro entre el año 1000 y 1350, que se cree que tenía un número semejante de edificaciones a los que cuenta Manhattan; en una superficie de 26 Kilómetros cuadrados.   Nos generan un deseo de tener un mayor conocimiento sobre la milenaria cultura Purépecha . Lago de Pátzcuaro, Michoacán Para que logres tener una experiencia aún más profunda en la Región del Lago de Pátzcuaro , date tiempo para conocer más de nuestra historia y entender más sobre la Cultura Purépecha , una cultura que sigue viva y la puedes palpar en sus festividades, artesanías, música, folklore y gastronomía. Aquí te compartimos algunos de los documentos que hoy en día están a nuestro alcance para tratar de comprender un poco más sobre...

Traditional Purépecha music has its roots in pre-Hispanic times, during which the missionaries used music, dance, song, and theater as teaching resources to carry out their evangelization.  Traditional Purépecha Music in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán. Trumpet, flute, and organ are some of the musical instruments that were gradually incorporated. This provoked a melding between the European religious music that came with the Augustinian Friars in the 16th century, and that already existing in the music of the Purépecha communities . Traditional Purépecha Music Traditional Purépecha music is preserved today in various communities in Michoacan. Although new generations listen to various musical rhythms, members of the Purépecha community is committed to preserve and strengthen this artistic form. Traditional Purepecha Music in Patzcuaro, Michoacán Music has been an important part of Purépecha life , and is a deeply ingrained tradition that identifies them as a p...

The Archaeological Zone of Tzintzuntzan (another magical town of Mexico), more commonly known as the Yácatas , is one of the top destinations we recommend to our guests at Hotel Mansion Iturbe.    Tzintzuntzan Pyramids Tzintzuntzan is a scant 18 kilometers (12 miles) from Patzcuaro .   It’s an easy but scenic drive on Highway 120, with Lake Patzcuaro appearing intermittently to the west during the ride.  View of Tzintzuntzan from las Yacatas pyramids You can’t miss the Yacatas to the east (to your right, driving from Patzcuaro ) as you approach Tzintzuntzan .   Once at the site, you have a gorgeous panorama of Lake Patzcuaro and of the town of Tzintzuntzan .  Lake Pátzcuaro panorama from las Yacatas in Tzintzuntzan The Yacatas were constructed on the hill Yahuarato for a good reason:   High above the Lake, it gave the ancient townspeople an excellent vantage point, and made surprise attacks by enemies virtually impossible.  View f...