Lake Patzcuaro

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Lake Pátzcuaro is a popular vacation region in the municipality of Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico. The closest large cities are Morelia, Michoacan and Uruapan, Michoacan.

Lake Patzcuaro
Lake Patzcuaro

[edit] Islands

  • Janitzio, are located in Lake Pátzcuaro.
  • Jaracuaro - Former island which now has a road out to it as the level of the lake has gone down. Do not drive into town! Narrow streets!
  • Uranden - Small island. Possible camping?
  • Pacanda - The largest flattest island. The small lake on the island it the navel of the world. Cabanas for rent.
  • Yunuen - Small Island
  • Tecuena - island with few people on i

[edit] Major towns

  • Patzcuaro - Situated on the southeastern shore of Lake Patzcuaro. Tourists crowd in for Semana Santa, Day of the Dead.
  • Erongaricuaro - Historic Purepecha site and now relaxed artist's town.
  • Quiroga - Thriving market town with crafts of varying qualities and busloads of Mexican tourists to buy them.
  • Tzintsuntzan - Market town. Ruins nearby. Day of the dead Festival.

[edit] Minor towns

[edit] Other destinations

[edit] Understand

A few of the towns around the lake, notably Patzcuaro and Eronga, have attracted ex-patriots from the United States, South America and Europe.

The natives believe that the lake is the place where the barrier between life and death is the thinnest.

[edit] Talk

[edit] Get in

[edit] By plane

Fly to Morelia airport, about an hours bus Patzcuaro.

[edit] By car

Driving around the lake (2005), in a circular path along the shore is not possible due to the road not being completed.

[edit] By bus or shuttle

[edit] Get around

Traffic in this area during the Day of the Dead period would be considered very heavy. There is a Municipal dock in Patzcuaro with boats to Janitzio. If parking in the Municipal parking lot during this period, expect your car to be blocked in 24 hours or more. Parking is almost non-existant. Tour buses may be a better way in and out during this period. Still, worth the visit.

[edit][add listing] See

[edit][add listing] Do

  • Hiking
  • Boat trips to the islands. Three docks in lower Patzcuaro.
Boats from Municipal dock to Janitzo
Boats from Municipal dock to Janitzo

[edit][add listing] Buy

Patzcuaro, Quiroga Art in Eronga?

[edit][add listing] Eat

Street food is generally safe. Quiroga is especially known for its carnitas.

Vegetarians can do well in the markets.

Avocados and maderines are about 10 pesos for a kilo!

[edit][add listing] Drink

There isn't much nightlife in this region.

In many small towns men drink on the plaza or spend time at home with family. Weddings and family social events comprise most nightlife.

[edit] Stay safe

Very safe region.

[edit] Get out

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