Pátzcuaro, Michoacán and the surrounding areas are wonderful places to visit, as there are archaeological sites, lakes, colonial buildings, artesans, and interesting villages all situated in a beautiful green landscape of mountains and pine forests. I highly recommend hiring a local guide to enhance your journey around the region, and you will find none better than Miguel Angel Nuñez, of...
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Lake Patzcuaro
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Ranked #173 of 745 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 Reviews Description: At over 6,000 feet above sea level, this is one of the highest lakes in the world.
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Colima, Mexico
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Lake Patzcuaro is a secluded retreat, wedged between mountains at 7200 feet. Crafts, restaurants and wonderful villages await the traveler to this area.
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Kelowna, Canada
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My wife and I recently stayed in Morelia at Casa Rosa Guesthouse (see my Trip Advisor review) and for one of the days we arranged a trip for the area and communities around Lake Patzcuaro and including the town of Patzcuaro.
Our guide for the day was JESUS LOPEZ, who we were put in touch with thru Maria at Casa...
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If you are enchanted with antiquity, this is the place for you! Steeped in history and retaining much of the flavour of the 16th century, Patzcuaro has two plazas and a splendid Basilica "Nuestra Senora de la Salud" (Our Lady of Health). Here you will find the remains of Don Vasco Quiroga, the first Bishop of Michoacan and champion of...
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