
| Pátzcuaro means doorway to heaven in the P´urhépecha (or Tarasca) indigenous language. It is a town of rustic colonial architecture in the midst of impressive natural beauty. Nestled amongst rolling hills, tranquil lakes, dormant volcanoes and Indian Villages in the Central Highlands, Pátzcuaro is about 45 minutes from Morelia, and only 3-4 hours from Guadalajara, Mexico City, Lake Chapala, San Miguel de Allende and Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo. Pátzcuaro is famous for its Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations, rich artisan crafts and the quaint Isla Janitzio in Lake Pátzcuaro. Self-guided walking tour and map of Pátzcuaro |


