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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).
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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