Lugares para visitar en Pátzcuaro y sus alrededores

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...

Michoacán is renowned for its lakes and mountains with stunning landscapes and natural attractions, which amaze our guests at Hotel Mansion Iturbe as they approach Pátzcuaro by car, whether for the first time, or for the hundredth time! During the rainy season, the Michoacán countryside turns green, and the clouds, heavy with water, change constantly with the time of day.  Touring the countryside and being part of it is a pleasure for the senses. Panoramic view of Patzcuaro The Lake Region of Pátzcuaro can have outstanding sunrises, which can range from an thick, mysterious mist, to a clear eye-opening morning that lets us enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the surrounding mountains.  Cloud connoisseurs can predict how the weather will change and can tell if it is an ideal day to visit the lake and its Islands, or take a leisurely walk along the shoreline and visit the many picturesque villages. Rainy days are full of charm, turning the countryside into a live waterc...

The City Council of Pátzcuaro , seeking the reclamation of Lake Pátzcuaro , recently made the official request that it be designated as a “Ramsar Site;” as part of the National World Wetlands Day event that was commemorated this year in Pátzcuaro on February 2. Lake Pátzcuaro is a Natural Heritage of Mexico , which has a great cultural significance; in addition to its importance in the historical event of Michoacán. Lake Pátzcuaro, Michoacán Its recovery is important to everyone, so knowing a little more about it is important, as well as understanding the collaboration at the Federal, State, and Municipal levels, and the efforts of researchers of the Michoacana University of San Nicolas de Hidalgo are taking together. What is a “Ramsar Site”? According to the National Commission for Protected Natural Areas, a Ramsar Site is a wetland of International Importance. "Wetlands are areas where water is the main factor of controlling the environment, as well as vege...

One of the principal attractions in Michoacán is its artisan ware which, together with our countless natural resources and cultural richness and exquisite cuisine , makes our area one of the best vacation destinations in Mexico. Mexican Pottery from Tzintzuntzan at Lake Patzcuaro Region Pátzcuaro is one of the artisan centers of the country, and one of the main “Pueblos Mágicos.” Mexican Handicrafts: Patzcuaro Lacquer Below, we share with you some wait in which, by buying artisan ware , you contribute to the preservation of an art form that is also an integral part of the character of our communities and Mexican culture, and is also, simply, a way of supporting many, many families. 1.   Artisan ware have typically been handed down for generations,  many going back to before the arrival of the Spaniards. 2.  Artisan ware is part of the identity of the people of our region, an example of the cultural richness of the indigenous Purépecha, a cul...