Morelia (Spanish pronunciation: [moˈɾelja]; from 1545 to 1828 known as Valladolid) is a city and municipality in the north central part of the state of Michoacán in central Mexico. The city is in the Guayangareo Valley and is the capital and largest city of the state. The main pre-Hispanic cultures here were the Purépecha and the Matlatzinca, but no major cities were founded in the valley during this time. The Spanish took control of the area in the 1520s. The Spanish under Viceroy Antonio de Mendoza founded a settlement here in 1541 with the name of Valladolid, which became rival to the nearby city of Pátzcuaro for dominance in Michoacán. In 1580, this rivalry ended in Valladolid’s favor and it became the capital of the colonial province. After the Mexican War of Independence, the city was renamed Morelia in honor of José María Morelos, who hailed from the city. In 1991, the city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its well-preserved colonial buildings and layout of the historic center.
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By 1995, I became a licensed guide by the Ministry of Tourism. My proudest achievements include guiding film staffs from BBC London, Discovery Channel, NatGeo, People & Arts, and Travel TVCanada. I have guided journalists and travel writers from Frommer’s, LA Times, and NY Daily News as well. I currently work freelance to welcome travelers interested in art, culture, nature & history of Mexico.
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We seek to give you the best tourist experience of our beautiful city, giving you the best cultural, gastronomic and nightlife of Morelia and its surroundings. Our premium service distinguishes us, we will make your visit an unforgettable memory. Provide the tourist the unique experience that only with visit Morelia you will be able to live.
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We are an Entertainment Travel Agency and new experiences in national and international tours. Festivals - Events - Concerts - Tourist - Graduations - Sports - Cultural - Entertainment - Bridal Shower, We also help you book your flights and hotels nationally and internationally.
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At RS Viajes Bucareli we are ready to offer you, plan and get the best useful information for your trips, we will provide you with the vacations you want with the best option in price and quality.
We are a micro company that has more than 15 years of experience. That has the vision and objective of being the best and most efficient vacation advisers in the tourism market, in order to meet the needs of customers in this way. Stand out among clients for personalized attention and dedication, identifying your needs to achieve total satisfaction.
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We are independent tour guides with extensive knowledge of the history and culture of Mexico, as well as years of experience in detailed planning and logistics. We regularly assist travel agents within Mexico and worldwide to design and implement comprehensive tour programs for their clients. estos programs address the needs of the most discriminating guests and provide unique experiences.
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