Janitzio
One of the main attractions of the region is the boat trip to this island, whose name means “corn hair” and is the largest and most important island in the lake. Here you can admire and buy a wide variety of handicrafts, taste exquisite typical dishes in its numerous restaurants run by the inhabitants themselves…
La Pacanda
La Pacanda belongs to the municipality of Tzintzuntzan, and there are only approximately 400 inhabitants. The name comes from the Purépecha “pakarakua”, which means “place to stay” or “place for one to stay”. A legend is told about this island, which says that Princess Mintzita, the last Purépecha princess, wife of the lordship …
Yunuén
It is another beautiful island, very close to Janitzio, but unlike the hustle and bustle of the previous one, here you can enjoy a calm and tranquility without comparison. Its name means “elbow” due to its shape and its few inhabitants formed a cooperative that built a small group of cabins that have all the services, a living room …
One of the main attractions of the region is the boat trip to this island, whose name means “corn hair” and which is the largest and most important island in the lake. Here you can admire and buy a wide variety of handicrafts, and taste exquisite typical dishes in its numerous restaurants…
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It is another beautiful island, very close to Janitzio, but unlike the hustle and bustle of the previous one, here you can enjoy a calm and tranquility without comparison. Its name means “something that is not straight” or “that is crooked” due to its shape and its few inhabitants formed a cooperative…
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La Pacanda belongs to the municipality of Tzintzuntzan, and there are only approximately 400 inhabitants. The name comes from the Purépecha “pakarakua”, which means “place to stay” or “place for one to stay”. There is a legend about this island, which says that Princess Mintzita, the last Purépecha princess, wife of the…
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Tecuena Island is the smallest of the islands located around Lake Pátzcuaro, and is one of the small settlements that has an ancient history. Its history dates back to pre-Hispanic times, and it was an important place for indigenous peoples. Its name comes from the island of Tecuena, which is located in the area of Lake Pátzcuaro.
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A group of three islands located south of Lake Pátzcuaro. One of the main activities in the region is fishing with butterfly nets. Various festivities take place at the pier that form a whole with the islands, for example, the Virgin Mary is celebrated…
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September 30 Janitzio: Dances and various celebrations. Morelia: Civic-military parade, pilgrimage and bullfight, sporting and cultural events, parades and bands.
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