The 10 Best Things to do in Michoacan, Michoacan

October 26, 2021 Malia Yoakum

Discover the best top things to do in Michoacan, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast including Santuario de Guadalupe y Exconvento de San Diego, Catedral de Morelia, Centro Historico de Morelia, Plaza Vasco de Quiroga, Basilica de Nuestra Senora de la Salud, Acueducto de Morelia, Santa Clara del Cobre, Zona Arqueologica Tingambato, La Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca, Telares Uruapan.
Restaurants in Michoacan

1. Santuario de Guadalupe y Exconvento de San Diego

Tata Vasco 200, Morelia 58000 Mexico +52 443 312 0981 http://michoacan.travel/es/lugares/santuario-de-guadalupe-y-exconvento-de-san-diego.html
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5.0 based on 593 reviews

Santuario de Guadalupe y Exconvento de San Diego

Reviewed By riskyone - Austin, United States

Such a beautiful place both inside and out. Truly the focal point of the historic district. Please be respectful especially if something is happening inside.

2. Catedral de Morelia

Av. el Progreso 35 Plaza de Armas & Plaza Melchor Ocampo, Morelia 58000 Mexico
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5.0 based on 291 reviews

Catedral de Morelia

Reviewed By vagabondginger - San Diego, United States

Construction of this cathedral began in 1660 and was completed in 1744 - yes, 84 years later. The towers are towering - over 200 feet high. The organ inside is impressive. This pink stone cathedral is a Unesco World Heritage Site. It is the city's shining star.

3. Centro Historico de Morelia

Centro Historico de Morelia, Morelia 58000 Mexico http://sic.gob.mx/ficha.php?table=patrimonio_humanidad&table_id=3
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5.0 based on 670 reviews

Centro Historico de Morelia

Reviewed By tenesc - Mexico, null

Well deserved UNESCO world heritage site!. Built in the 16th century, Morelia is an outstanding example of urban planning which combines the ideas of the Spanish Renaissance with the Mesoamerican experience.

4. Plaza Vasco de Quiroga

Centro, Patzcuaro 61600 Mexico
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4.5 based on 492 reviews

Plaza Vasco de Quiroga

The larger of the two major downtown plazas in Patzcuaro.

Reviewed By susanaquerida - Vancouver, Canada

A large plaza with tourist services surrounding it, this Zocalo is very pretty. It was being decorated while we were there just before Christmas. Unfortunately we didn’t see it completed, but it depicted scenes of the Nativity and animals of the Middle East with some artistic license. Elephants? Anyway, day or night this was a pleasant place to pass the time. Take a bike ride from the Michoacán style family bike ride, 2-seaters that can be lengthened to add more people, making a long caterpillar where everyone has to oedal and cheer led by the lead driver.

5. Basilica de Nuestra Senora de la Salud

Calle Benigno Serrato S/N, Patzcuaro 61600 Mexico
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4.5 based on 188 reviews

Basilica de Nuestra Senora de la Salud

This church in Patzcuaro contains many interesting religious icons, including the Virgin of Health, who is alleged to have powerful healing abilities.

Reviewed By WRCtravels - Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

This beautiful old building was crowded with people of all ages and nationalities. There were multiple masses being said since it was Ash Wednesday and for a U.S. norte-Americano it was interesting to see the priests putting the ashes (created from the burning of Palm Sunday the year before) being placed not on the forehead but on top of the head. In addition to the main sanctuary filled with statues, stained glass and amazing woodwork there is a side chapel where services were also being held.

6. Acueducto de Morelia

Amerikalei 202, Morelia 58260 Mexico
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4.5 based on 736 reviews

Acueducto de Morelia

Built of stone in 1785, this Aqueduct with 253 arches is one of Morelia's biggest attractions.

Reviewed By vagabondginger - San Diego, United States

Morelia has a very Spanish feel to it and this Roman-style aqueduct reminded me a bit of Segovia in Spain altho not of that scale. This one was built in the 1700's and has 253 arches and is about 2km long. It's beautiful so see in a drive by and very near the Vision of Guadalupe church which is another quick stop worth doing just to see the inside.

7. Santa Clara del Cobre

Patzcuaro 61800 Mexico
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4.5 based on 345 reviews

Santa Clara del Cobre

Town known for its copper craftsmanship.

Reviewed By PatzcuaroVictoria - Patzcuaro, Mexico

I have a hotel in Patzcuaro (Hotel Casa Encantada) and I always highly recommend to my guests visit Santa Clara. It is a short trip from Patzcuaro. The various shops and workshops plus the museum are well worth the visit. It is fabulous to see some af the artesanos create the beautiful copperware. It is one of the best places to buy your gifts for the folks back home to let them know you were thinking of them. WHY? There are great gifts in every price range from earrings to gorgeous vases and they pack without trouble and do not break transporting them. Make sure you make time to see this lovely Pueblo and it's artesania.

8. Zona Arqueologica Tingambato

Ticoffia Road 21 Tercero, Tingambato 60290 Mexico +52 443 312 8838 [email protected] http://www.inah.gob.mx/zonas/177-zona-arqueologica-tingambato
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4.5 based on 76 reviews

Zona Arqueologica Tingambato

Ancient Tarascan ruins include a pyramid, a ball court, and sacraficial altars.

9. La Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca

Mexico http://mariposamonarca.semarnat.gob.mx/
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4.5 based on 87 reviews

La Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca

10. Telares Uruapan

Miguel Trevino SN, San Pedro, Uruapan Mexico +52 452 523 1017 http://www.uruapanvirtual.com/acerca.php?item=fabrica-de-san-pedro
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4.5 based on 49 reviews

Telares Uruapan

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