Ubicación: Morelia

The state capital is located approximately 63 km from Pátzcuaro in what was known centuries ago as “Guayangareo”, which in Purhépecha means “flat hill”. It was founded in colonial times with the name “Valladolid”.
Following the death of Don Vasco de Quiroga and after failed attempts by the people of Patzcuaro to prevent it, at the end of 1575, by order of the then viceroy Martín Enríquez de Almanza, the body of Justice and the City Council of Michoacán were moved to that city, with the subsequent consequent change of the episcopal seat and of the main educational and religious institutions, and of many of its inhabitants, ceasing to be – for better or worse – the capital of the province. Later, in 1828, its name was changed to “Morelia”, in honor of the insurgent General José Ma. Morelos y Pavón, who was born in this city. Ironically, Morelia was also the birthplace of one of the two ill-fated emperors that Mexico has had: Don Agustín de Iturbide.
Morelia itself has a first-class architectural value with splendid colonial buildings from various periods in excellent condition of preservation that would be difficult to list in their entirety in this space, however, it is enough to get to the center of the city to lose yourself among its unique pink stone constructions, almost all with a story to tell. It also has the hustle and bustle, services and amenities that any modern city can offer.

Clavijero Cultural Center

The Clavijero Palace is considered one of the most important historical monuments in the city of Morelia and the largest building of the Jesuit order in Mexico. Its architectural plan is developed around a large courtyard, with seven arches on each side. The building, in Baroque style,…

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Rose Garden

Filled with flowers, the aroma of coffee and classical music, this space nestled in the heart of the Historic Center of Morelia has remained a favorite for thousands of tourists, visitors and locals for over 50 years. The place is the setting and witness of the talks…

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Conservatory of Roses

En el año de 1743 se fundó en la ciudad de Valladolid de Michoacán el Colegio de Niñas de Santa Rosa de Santa María, en el mismo edificio que hoy ocupa el Conservatorio de las Rosas. El inmueble había pertenecido anteriormente al Convento dominico de Santa Catalina de Siena, institución…

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Rectoría de Santa Rosa de Lima (Las Rosas)

Rectory of Santa Rosa de Lima (Las Rosas)

In the center of Morelia, this temple is the only one with a bell tower and not a tower. It is a wonderful baroque jewel with wooden altarpieces symbolic of the vocation for music. It is a wonderful baroque jewel with wooden altarpieces symbolic of the vocation for music. After unraveling…

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Museum of the State of Michoacan

The Museo del Estado de Michoacán is a cultural gem that transports visitors through the history, traditions, and diversity of the state. Housed in a majestic 18th-century building in the heart of the city’s historic center, this museum has been an educational and anthropological beacon since its...

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House of Culture of Morelia

It is one of the oldest and most monumental monastic buildings in Morelia (former convent of Carmen); its construction began in 1596 and continued in the 17th and 18th centuries, to which its domes correspond. Its sanctuary preserves paintings by famous masters. With the reform laws the monks were…

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