Michoacan, Mexico
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Patzcuaro is a large town and municipality located in the state of Michoacan. The town was founded sometime in the 1320s, at first becoming the capital of the Tarascan state and later its ceremonial center. After the Spanish took over, Vasco de Quiroga worked to make Patzcuaro the capital of the New Spain province of Michoacan, but after his death, the capital would be moved to nearby Valladolid (today Morelia).

Patzcuaro has retained its colonial and indigenous character since then, and has been named both a \"Pueblo Magico\" and one of the 100 Historic World Treasure Cities by the United Nations. Patzcuaro and the lake region it belongs to is well known as a site for Day of the Dead celebrations.

Patzcuaro Tourist Attractions

  • Lake Pátzcuaro
    Lake Pátzcuaro
    Lake Pátzcuaro (Lago de Pátzcuaro) is a lake in the municipality of Pátzcuaro, …
  • Janitzio
    Janitzio
    The town of Janitzio, which means "where it rains", is located atop the hill. Janitzio can…
  • Erongarícuaro
    Erongarícuaro
    Erongarícuaro, which means "Place of waiting" in the Purepecha language, is a town …

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