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.

Morelos Square

The fire at the market, then known as Parián Nuevo, in Uruapan in 1951 triggered a series of renovations in the city center. Among these, the creation of the José María Morelos monumental plaza and the construction of the Morelos monument were among the most notable. The intention of…

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La Huatápera indigenous museum

The Huatápera of Uruapan was founded by Friar Juan de San Miguel in 1533 to provide the natives with a hospital, meeting place and inn. It thus became the first building of its kind and the first colonial construction in Uruapan. Following the formation of the…

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Church of the Immaculate Conception

Formerly known as "the new temple", it is located on one side of the Huatápera and was built at the end of the 19th century. Its façade is made of a combination of pink stone and white stucco and lacks a dome. Its floor plan is a Latin cross, and its façade was finished in…

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The narrowest house in the world museum

This unique house won the Guinness World Record in 1999 for being the narrowest house in the world, at just 1.42 meters wide. It was built in 1985 by Jorge Melgoza, a carnitas vendor, who acquired a small plot of land in the San Juan Bautista neighborhood to use as a warehouse…

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Caltzontzin Dam

Also known as Santa Catarina Dam or Santa Barbara Dam, it is a popular place for outdoor activities such as cycling, hiking and family walks. This dam is known for its beautiful landscapes and natural surroundings, ideal for relaxing and enjoying nature….

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Pinera Park

La Pinera Park is a popular space for leisure and recreation. Founded on October 21, 1980, this ecological park has large green areas, pedestrian paths and children's areas. It is an ideal place to enjoy a day outdoors, exercise and spend time with friends.

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