Lugares para visitar en Pátzcuaro y sus alrededores

There are places to visit near Pátzcuaro that will surprise you.  We at Hotel Mansion Iturbe invite you to “think outside the box,” and seek out places off the beaten path.  There is artistic and history richness at every turn, as well as locals just waiting for you to strike up a conversation.  Tzintzuntzan and its Guadalupe Chapel Tzintzuntzan is the ancient capital of the Purépecha kingdom .   It’s also a “ Pueblo Mágico” , and is clearly a must when you explore the surroundings of Pátzcuaro .  Leaving Tzintzuntzan , heading toward a Quiroga , you will see a sign for Ojo de Agua.  There you will find a small chapel, which will surprise and delight you. Guadalupe Chapel in Tzintzuntzan, Michoacán The chapel, dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe , dates back to the seventeenth century.  The current decor, wooden vault, and the altarpiece of the high altar, however, are more recent modifications. ...

Fatima’s Shrine in Tacámbaro is a place we always recommend that our guests at Hotel Mansion Iturbe visit, if they are interested in investigating religious sites in Mexico .  Fatima's Shirine in Tacámbaro, Michoacan, Mexico Of course, faithful Catholics come to our Magical Town to visit the Basilica of OurLady of Health in Pátzcuaro .   This image of the Virgin is adored not only by countless people in our State of Michoacán , but by people from all over Mexico and even from other countries. Tacámbaro , another Magical Town , is a scant 55 kilometers (34 miles) from Patzcuaro .   It’s a lovely area surrounded by natural landscapes, including the Laguna de la Magdalena , and the Ecological Park of Cerro Hueco . In this picturesque setting, among many attractions of the area, you will find Fatima’s Shrine .   It’s a handsome complement to your religious quest. Many people are surprised to find a place like Fatima’s Shrine in remote Little Tacámbaro ...

Two important processions take place in the Historic District of our Magical Town during Holy Week in Patzcuaro :   The Procession of the Christs, and the Procession in Silence.  Procession of the Christs in Pátzcuaro  Procession in Silence in Pátzcuaro Hotel Mansion Iturbe invites you to live Holy Week in one of the most beautiful Magical Towns in all Mexico.   Patzcuaro is known as for its fervor and traditions, making it one of the most emotional places in Michoacan to enjoy Holy Week .  Holy week in Pátzcuaro, Michoacan, Mexico During these processions, Patzcuaro is invaded by an atmosphere of mysticism and solemnness.   We suggest that you scan the area ahead of time for the best vantage point from which to watch the processions, and try to get there in plenty of time to make sure your place hasn’t been seized!   This way, you won’t have to scramble to find a lookout, and you will be able to watch the processions in a calm and respe...

The Magic Town of Patzcuaro and its surroundings offer the visitor many tourist attractions, especially on the banks of Lake Patzcuaro .   We at Hotel Mansion Iturbe want to introduce you to all these destinations that form part of Ruta Don Vasco and enjoy the Colonial Mexico. In this article, Mansión Iturbe showcases one of our favorite cultural tourism sites, the Ex Convent of Santa Ana in Tzintzuntzan.   Tzintzuntzan offers many Cultural Tourist Attractions Tzintzuntzan is just twenty minutes away from Pátzcuaro .    “Tzintzuntzan” means “Place of the Hummingbirds” in the indigenous language – Purépecha – and is a typical Purhépecha village with friendly people and many attractions, and an enormous historical and cultural legacy.   Tzintzuntzan is also an important regional center for indigenous Folk Art, where you can buy locally made items directly from the artisans . If you like Handcrafts this is a place you will really enjoy. ...