Ubicación: Tzurumútaro

Tzurumútaro is a town that has existed since pre-Hispanic times and whose name means “grass with which ropes are made.”

Its temple has artistic works from different centuries, such as the altarpiece on the south side, which is of the Churrigueresque type.

Temple of Saint Peter the Apostle

The Temple of San Pedro Apóstol, located in the town of Tzurumútaro, near Pátzcuaro, is an architectural and cultural testimony that fuses the pre-Hispanic past, colonial evangelization and the agrarian identity of Mexico. Historical context and foundation The temple, located in Tzurumútaro, which means "grass with which…

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Agrarian Museum

In the quiet town of Tzurumútaro, near Pátzcuaro, the ancient Temple of San Pedro Apóstol holds a rich and significant history. Not only as a religious temple, but also as home to the Museo Agrarista, which has played a fundamental role in preserving the agrarian memory of the region….

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Carnival

Varies

For three days (Sunday, Monday and Tuesday) the “toritos” made of petate that come from each neighborhood parade through the streets accompanied by chirimía and string music and some characters, such as “el apache”, “el caballito”, “el caporal” and “las maringuías”.

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Feast of the Souls or Night of the Dead

from October 29 to November 2

Our tradition of commemorating the dead is one of the most beloved and widespread in our country. It has an eminently religious character that not only has Christian foundations taken from the custom of “honouring the faithful departed”, but also retains many of the characteristics of the funeral ritual practiced…

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