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.

Museum of Colonial Art

This small museum is located in an 18th century house that retains much of its original baroque character. On June 23, 1821, Luis Arango established the first printing press in the city on this property, and in 1985 the Colonial Art Museum was inaugurated…

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Museo Regional Michoacano, Dr. Nicolás León Calderón

Michoacan Regional Museum, Dr. Nicolas Leon Calderon

It is the oldest museum in the National Institute of Anthropology and History's network and exhibits the history and culture of Michoacán from the first human settlements to the end of the Porfiriato. It occupies a wonderful building from the second half of the 18th century, which according to…

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Municipal Palace of Morelia

Although the Municipal Palace of Morelia has administrative and governmental importance for the city, being the seat of the council sessions of the city council, behind its doors it guards stories that transcended time and give life to the place. This baroque-style quarry building currently located in the…

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Morelos' birthplace museum

The Casa Natal de Morelos Museum is a space that commemorates the hero of Independence, we know that, but what is not known much is what that place was like more than two hundred years ago, which is when the leader was born. The museum was not a private home, It was…

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Templo y exconvento de san Francisco (Casa de las Artesanías)

Temple and former convent of San Francisco (House of Crafts)

During the 19th and 20th centuries, it was assumed that the temple of San Francisco and its convent, that of San Buenaventura, were the oldest buildings in the Guayangareo valley. Since 1991, a study called The origins of Guayangareo-Valladolid, by Doctor Carlos Herrejón, has been published…

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Calle Real Sweets Museum

The Dulces Morelianos Calle Real company founded this museum to preserve the history and traditions of the production of Michoacan sweets. It shows the customs of the inhabitants of pre-Hispanic Mexico, its varied and rich gastronomy, the native plant species of our continent and those that are native to the country.

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