The attractions of Michoacan include archaeological sites, nature reserves or historic urban centers. The State has many places to visit thanks to its cultural heritage and its natural parks.
Among them are the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary, Pátzcuaro or the entire center of Morelia. The State of Michoacán has its capital in Morelia and is one of those that form the United Mexican States.
It has 8 Magic Towns, a distinction awarded by the Government of the country to those municipalities with special cultural and anthropological interest.
Likewise, there are 6 places and traditions named Universal Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
You may also be interested in the traditions and customs of Michoacán.
Tourist attractions p ain Michoacan
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The monumental historical complex of the historic center of the state capital contains 1,113 monuments built with different architectural styles. This wealth led UNESCO to declare it a Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 1991.
Known as the "City of the Pink Quarry", due to the tonality of the more than two hundred historical buildings, jewels such as the convents of San Francisco or San Agustín can be found. Also churches such as that of the Company and San Juan de la Cruz, all from the 17th century.
Special mention deserves the imposing Cathedral, dated in the 18th century and built in the Baroque style.
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Pátzcuaro is one of the municipalities of the State that have the Magical Town cataloging granted by the Mexican government.
It is a municipality founded around the year 1300, being one of the main centers of the Purépecha people, one of the original ones from Michoacán.
Marked by the lake next to which it is located, it has numerous temples and a large central square. It is characterized by its adobe and tile constructions.
Among its buildings are the now Museum of Art, where the first university in Mexico was located, and the Basilica of Our Lady of Health, built on a Purépecha pyramid.
The best-known festival is the Day of the Dead when all the streets are filled with candles to honor the deceased.
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It is one of the small islands located in Lake Pátzcuaro. It is located about 20 minutes from the city's pier and, during the tour, you can see the 40-meter monument dedicated to Don José María Morelos y Pavón.
Janitzio, which means "Place where it rains", "Corn hair", and "Fishing place", is a community that has preserved the ancient indigenous customs.
The most prominent is its way of celebrating the Night of the Dead, in which fishermen go out to the lake with boats lit with candles.
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This archaeological site is located about 100 kilometers from Morelia. Its name means "Place of hummingbirds" in Purépecha and it was the capital of the Tarascan culture during the years 1200 and 1521.
With more than 6 square kilometers, the so-called Yácatas stand out. These were a rounded pyramids, situated on a large platform. Likewise, you can see remains of houses, used by the inhabitants and by the priests.
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The nature reserve located in the west of the state has four sanctuaries where you can see one of the greatest spectacles of nature: the presence of the Monarch butterfly.
The most important sanctuary is that of Rosario, in the municipality of Ocampo. This type of butterfly arrives at the end of October, staying there until the beginning of March.
The vision of thousands of butterflies taking flight simultaneously is one of the most beautiful that can be seen.
References
- Encyclopedia of the Municipalities and Delegations of Mexico. Cultural and tourist attractions. Obtained from century.inafed.gob.mx
- Writing. Top 10 tourist attractions in Michoacán. Obtained from periodicolaredaccion.com
- UNESCO. Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve. Retrieved from whc.unesco.org
- Butler, Stuart. Butterfly tourism: amazing wildlife experiences with the monarch butterflies of Mexico. Retrieved from lonelyplanet.com
- Canadian Traveler. Pure Mexico - Utopian Villages, Colonial Towns & Butterflies In Michoacan. Retrieved from canadiantraveller.com