Location: Patzcuaro
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Top 6 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Patzcuaro, Michoacan
Pátzcuaro ( ˈpatskwaɾo (help·info)) is a large town and municipality located in the state of Michoacán. 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 Pátzcuaro the capital of the New Spain province of Michoacán, but after his death, the capital would be moved to nearby Valladolid (today Morelia). Pátzcuaro has retained its colonial and indigenous character since then, and has been named both a "Pueblo Mágico" and one of the 100 Historic World Treasure Cities by the United Nations. Pátzcuaro and the lake region it belongs to is well known as a site for Day of the Dead celebrations.
Restaurants in Patzcuaro
1. Mezcaleria El Carajo
2. La Biblioteca Publica Gertrudis Bocanegra
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By jwycoffmex - Ajijic, Mexico
Murals are complex bits of visual history. My guide, Jaime Hernández with Pátzcuaro Magic Tours explained the mural to me and helped me see things I would never have seen otherwise.
3. House of Eleven Patios (Casa de los Once Patios)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 355 reviews
This former convent is now the best place in town to shop for arts and crafts from a slew of various vendors.
Reviewed By cavedodger - Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Morelia boasts an enormous amount of art and crafts, ranging from textiles to copper and all the amazing representations of Day of the Dead. Patzcuaro is famous for it's lacquerware and even if that isn't your thing, you have to marvel at the skill of these artists who daily produce such marvelous and unique pieces. The House of the Eleven Patios is not only an interesting building but also a very convenient way to see artisans at work across a variety of skills. And it is only when one returns to the larger cities that one realizes that most of the prices are an absolute bargain.
4. Basilica de Nuestra Senora de la Salud
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 188 reviews
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.
5. Centro de Interpretacion Ruta Don Vasco
6. La Mano Grafica
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Art gallery focusing on prints by printmaker Artemio Rodríguez's work as well as work by other Mexican printmakers. Related gifts and a small coffee shop. Visit us! Arciga #20 In front of the Basilica. Galería de arte enfocada en el grabado y la obra del Maestro Artemio Rodríguez al igual que obra de otros grabadores méxicnos. Regalos afines al igual que una pequeña cafetería. ¡Visitanos! Frente a la Básilica.
Reviewed By funpdx - Portland, United States
To call this simply an art gallery plus coffee hang is too simplistic. I think of La Mano Grafica and El Gran Calavera (close by) as important catalyst for the overall art scene in Patzcuaro. It is far more urban and edgy in it's sensibilities. For example, we were there for Dios de Los Muertos and Artemio was premiering new works, including "The Triumph of Death", a wonderfully updated take on the famous Bruegel painting by the same name. Combining major works, prints, books, and coffee may have started as a necessity but the overall effect is really cool. Be sure to stop by! It's really that good.
