Ubicación: Uruapan

Uruapan is the second largest city in Michoacán, considered the world capital of avocados, a land blessed with a privileged climate and an impressive natural environment.

Located in the heart of the P’urhépecha Plateau, founded by the P’urhépecha in the 14th century, the city was originally called Uruapani, which means “place of abundance and fruits” in their language. During the colonial era, Uruapan became an important commercial and agricultural center due to its strategic location on the trade route between Acapulco and Mexico.

Uruapan is a tourist destination par excellence, where history, culture and nature intertwine to offer a unique experience. The city sits on the banks of the Barranca del Cupatitzio, where the "singing river" runs, a symbol of life and fertility that has nourished these lands for centuries.

Uruapan combines ancestral traditions with modernity, and is popular thanks to its natural landscapes, colonial architecture and colorful festivities, offering its visitors unique experiences in every corner of the city.

Cupatitzio Ravine National Park

This park is traditionally known as "the Uruapan spring". It is located in a ravine formed by the Cupatitzio River, which is known as the "river that sings because of its falls". The dense nature surrounding the springs and the paths that lead to the park is a reminder of the…

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La Camelina linear park

The La Camelina linear park, almost a secret that the people of Uruapan share with visitors who enjoy Uruapan. It is a route of approximately half a kilometer, along stone walkways, surrounded by vegetation, which allow you to appreciate the beauty of the Cupatitzio River, enjoy the freshness and observe beautiful places with waterfalls…

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San Pedro Factory Cultural Center

The Fábrica de San Pedro Cultural Center is located in Uruapan, Michoacán, and is an emblematic space that combines history and culture. Originally, the Fábrica de San Pedro was a textile factory that operated from 1897 until the end of the 20th century. In 2022, it was transformed into a cultural center by…

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Plaza José Ma. Izazaga o Plaza de la Ranita

José Ma. Izazaga Square or Frog Square

Plaza La Ranita: Encanto en el Corazón de Uruapan Si alguna vez te encuentras paseando por el centro de Uruapan, no puedes dejar de visitar la encantadora Plaza La Ranita. Este acogedor rinconcito de la ciudad es famoso por una simpática escultura de rana que se ha convertido en todo…

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Parish of St. Francis of Assisi

Uruapan was an important lordship during the pre-Hispanic period, tripartite of Pátzcuaro-Ihuatzio-Tzintzuntzan in the year 1400. The location of the Pre-Hispanic Uruapan is located where the Magdalena neighborhood is today. The Spanish arrived at the place in approximately the year 1522, led by Nuño de Guzmán, which caused…

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Martyrs of Uruapan Square

The square, where the monument to the Martyrs of Uruapan is located today, was known as "La Plazuela del Templo Viejo" and was part of the Franciscan property. After the execution of the Martyrs of Uruapan on October 21, 1865, the idea of erecting a monument was initiated…

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