Patzcuaro

Surrounded by crafts villages and scented by wood smoke, a super charming and historical mountain town




FishingCould do some fishing on area lakes

HikingLacking organized hikes, but no lack of opportunities around gorgeous lakes

WalkingA great walking town

KayakingKayaking possible on Lakes Patzcuaro and Zirahuen

BoatingHire local fishermen; tour boats on nearby Lake Zirahuen

Good FoodNot a foodie's town!

ArtThis town is a work of art

Club SceneA few bars, of course, but hardly a club scene

ReadingGreat place to kick back with a book

MuseumsA few museums highlighting Purepecha culture

RuinsSimple Purepecha ruins and ancient churches at Tzintuntzan

SightseeingVisiting surrounding villages is highlight

Spanish SchoolThere is one Spanish school

HandicraftsWonderful handicrafts from surrounding villages - each village has it's own speciality - one village has several copper stores and factories.

ShoppingMany area crafts for sale in small shops and co-ops

Mountains2175 m above sea leve

ColonialColonial plazas, homes and churches, many restored

LakeLago de Patzcuaro has island villages; boat rides on Lake Zirahuen, 22 km away

CountrySurrounded by fields and small villages, mountain vistas

VillageOnce capital of Purepecha kingdom; now a town that feels like a village

TownA town that looks like a sleepy village

HumidWet season June through September

DryGreat mountain climate

CharmColonial arches, pine trees, a lake and great handicrafts.

SingleHardly a singles scene

SimpleThere's nothing fancy about this town; simple pleasures

WinterDelicious climate, sunny & warm days, cool nights

SummerLovely if you don't mind afternoon showers

All YearDelicious climate, sunny & warm days, cool nights

Gringos-mixedEx-pats don't dominate things

Mexican CommunityNo shortage of Mexicans

International Airport1.5 hours away in Morelia

RemoteMajor new highway connects to Zihuatanejo, but still feels remote

Expensive HotelsOne Best Western on the outskirts of town

Mid-Range HotelsLoads of charm, simple accommodations near city center

Budget HotelsCharasmatic budget choices

Camping/RVSmall RV and tent sites @ Hotel Villa Patzcuaro



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