Ubicación: Pátzcuaro

In pre-Hispanic times, as a religious capital, it was the most important ceremonial center of the Purhépecha.
Upon his arrival, Don Vasco de Quiroga, moved the Bishopric of Tzintzuntzan to Pátzcuaro, making it the capital of Michoacán (1539 – 1580).
It is one of the most beautiful typical towns in America, its magnificent adobe and tile constructions and its monumental temples, and its spectacular Plaza Vasco de Quiroga make it one of the main tourist centers of the Mexican Republic.
The surroundings of Lake Pátzcuaro and its Islands are inhabited by the indigenous community that preserves a large part of its customs and traditions.
Its fishermen are known worldwide for the butterfly-shaped nets they use to catch the delicious white fish that is now in danger of extinction.

Holy Cross Day

May 3rd

Origins The festival of the Cross of May has its origins in the pre-Christian celebration known as the Festival of the Mays (or Maypole, from the English maypole), in which the middle time of spring was commemorated by worshipping nature. In particular, it was celebrated by decorating a…

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VagaMundos, la fiesta del teatro en Pátzcuaro

VagaMundos, the theater festival in Pátzcuaro

from May 8 to 11

“Vagamundos: La Fiesta del Teatro en Pátzcuaro” es un esfuerzo cooperativo de artistas escénicos locales con el apoyo de la Dirección de Cultura del Ayuntamiento de Pátzcuaro y el Centro Cultural Antiguo Colegio Jesuita, que tiene por objetivo visibilizar, difundir y fortalecer la producción teatral en la región. Desde 2023,…

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Cantoya Fest 2025

25, 26 y 27 de julio

El Cantoya Fest en Pátzcuaro es un evento mágico que celebra la tradición de los globos de cantoya, elaborados con papel de china y llenos de colores vibrantes. Este festival reúne a artesanos locales e internacionales, quienes lanzan al cielo más de 500 globos de diversos tamaños y diseños. Además…

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Day of Independence.

September 15th

Ceremony at the Municipal Palace. Popular street party, musical events, castles and fireworks in the main square. Celebrations vary in each city. Parade on the 16th.

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Saint Michael the Archangel Day

September 23 to 28

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491st anniversary of Pátzcuaro

September 28th

On September 28, the city of Pátzcuaro celebrates its birthday – this year, 2025, four hundred and ninety-one to be precise. Although as a human settlement it has many more years. It is always important to celebrate and remember the fundamental things about this beautiful place, the pride of Michoacán, Mexico and humanity.

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