Hotel / RV Park Villa Patzcuaro
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Lazaro Cardenas 506, Patzcuaro, Michoacan, 61600, Mexico
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Masks and more things made of wood
These musicians perform on the boats for tips
Facade of the Templo del Santuario
Patzcuaro
Travel Tips for Pátzcuaro
Lago de Patzcuaro
by mtncorg
This is a high basin lake surrounded by grand mountains, ancient ruins and Tarascan Indian villages. The lake is about 50 km in circumference and has long been a source of fish - pescado blanco - though pollution and agriculture threaten the lake's economic future. There are six islands in the lake with Janitzio being the main draw. You can go around the lake, though the road on the west side of the lake is rugged - buses do make the trip, though not in one go.
Before venturing around the lake, I would recommend a visit to the Museo de Artes Populares to orient yourself to the different villages you will find and their unique handicrafts. You will also find the ruins of the old Tarascan capital at Tzinzuntzan with yacatas (pyramids) and an old monastery built in 1533. The olive trees - still producing -are said to have been planted by Vasco de Quiroga himself.
Patzcuaro: A beautiful two-tone town
by jungles
Patzcuaro is lovely small town in which practically every building is painted in only two colours - white at the top with a strip of red at the bottom. This unusual colour scheme gives the city a unique look. Some people (including Nick) might find it boring, but I thought it was beautiful. Unfortunately, since Nick is the one in charge of the camera, I have no photos of these red and white buildings, but you can sort of get an idea from the buildings in the background of the above photo.
The town is very quiet and peaceful, even in the main square (pictured above). Actually the smaller square nearby, often called Plaza Chica, is much busier. This is where the minibuses drop off passengers coming into the town, and this is also where several hotels are located.
The Lago de Patzcuaro is a long walk or short taxi ride away.
Questions and Answers
Q: Day of the Dead in Patzcuaro, Mexico "Although the DOD celebration in Patzcuaro is no doubt much more commercial than in other locations, some friends and I are going..."
A: "I've been to Patzcuaro once for Dia de los Muertos - and I'd never return. It's shamefully commercial, IMO. However, I did go, just like you want to go. I don't like..."
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