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Best Western Posada de Don Vasco |
| Address: Av. Lázaro Cárdenas #450
Col. Centro
Pátzcuaro, Michoacán c.p. 61600
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Area Guide
In the prehispanic period, Pátzcuaro was an important ceremonial center for the Purépecha civilization. Patzcuaro is known as picturesque Mexican province with adobe walls and red tile roofs. The Pátzcuaro Lake and islands are inhabited by natives that conserve many of their ancient customs and traditions. Their fishermen are known worldwide for using their famous butterfly nets to capture the local white fish.
In the historical downtown only 1 mile from the hotel, guests can enjoy the following attractions:
- Vasco de Quiroga Plaza
- Museum of popular arts
- “El Sagrario” (church)
- “La Compañía”, ex Jesuit college
- The Basílica
- Gertrudis Bocanegra plaza
- Public Library
- Flee Market
- “El Santuario” (church)
- The “Hospitalito”
- St Francis (church)
- St Juan de Dios (church)
- The house of the 11 patios (Shopping and HandCrafts)
- Huitzimengari palace
There are also many points of interest in the surroundings like:
- Tzintzuntzan
- Erongaricuaro
- Quiroga
- Santa Clara del Cobre
- Zirahuen
- Ario de Rosales
- Tacambaro
- Zacapu
- La Huacana
- Caracuaro
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