Michoacan is located in the midwestern part of Mexico. The most important cities are the state capital Morelia, Pátzcuaro and Uruapan, connected to the world through an extensive communication infrastructure (airports, ground transportation, inbound tour operators) which make it easy to reach from anywhere in the world.
It is one of the richest states in terms of lakes, forests, and other natural beauties such as the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuaries, the Paricutín Volcano, Eduardo Ruíz National Park, Camécuaro Lake National Park, as well as the lakes of Pátzcuaro, Zirahuén, and Chapala – which hosts a remarkable migration of pelicans traveling from the northern hemisphere during the winter; the beaches of Michoacan, where three species of turtles arrive to lays its eggs: leatherblack, olive ridley and black.
The real Mexico, with its colors, flavors, traditions and customs can be found in the state’s diverse regions, the Don Vasco Route, in our ten Magical Towns: Pátzcuaro, Tzintzuntzan, Santa Clara del Cobre, Tacámbaro, Paracho, Tlalpujahua, Angangueo, Cuitzeo, Jiquilpan and Cotija, as well as colonial cities like Morelia and Zamora.
Michoacan is also a territory of World Heritage Sites declared by UNESCO, such as the Historic Center of Morelia, Traditional Mexican Cuisine, the Michoacan Paradigm, the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuaries, Pirekua, the song of the Purépecha people, the rituals of Night of the Dead and the San Pedro Tarímbaro Flying People, in Tlalpujahua.
A special mention should be made to the temples of the XVI and XVIII centuries throughout the state for their good preservation and artistic richness.
It is possible that Michoacan is the main producer of artisan handicrafts in the country, so visiting the artisans is another way of getting to know the state, tasting the delights of the traditional cuisine, witnessing the Night of the Dead celebration, Holy Week customs, Palm Sunday in Uruapan, or any other of the fairs and traditions that are abundant throughout the calendar of festivities, as well as encountering the history of this people.
The service infrastructure includes hotels, cabins, restaurants, inbound tour operators, tour guides, bathing resorts, golf courses, and conference and convention centers, among many others.
For this reason and more, Welcome to Michoacan, the soul of Mexico!
