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This town in Michoacan is famous for a nearby lake, its fishermen and their
butterfly-shaped nets. While in Patzcuaro, take a short walk up to El Estribo --
a picnic site -- for a beautiful view of the town and the lake beyond (take it
easy -- Patzcuaro is 7,000 ft/2,135 m above sea level). In town, drop by the
library (fresco by Juan O'Gorman), spend time in some of the small plazas and
shop at the town's wonderful markets: Souvenir toy boats, serapes, straw items,
copperware, lacquerware, sweaters and rebozos (shawls) are only some of the
items for sale. If you are there on a Friday, visit the fish market. |
The Tzintzuntzan ruins are about 15 mi/25 km north of
Patzcuaro (look for pottery there, especially the work of Manuel Morales, and
for embroidery).
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Take some time to head to the lake to watch the
fishermen catching whitefish. You can get a fishing boat to take you to Janitzio
Island. We suggest you spend at least a day there. Try to avoid going on a
weekend when the streets are uncomfortably full of visitors and their garbage.
In the middle of the island, there is a giant statue of Morelos, a hero of the
fight for independence from Spain. Climb up inside for a good view of the
island. Janitzio is world famous for its colorful Day of the Dead celebrations
on 1 November, during which villagers carrying candles traverse the lake in
boats at night. Lately, it has been criticized for being too commercial. Book a
room well in advance in Patzcuaro or Morelia if you want to take in the Day of
the Dead festivities.
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