Bosque Cuauhtemoc in Morelia (Video)

By Liliana Elena Gonzalez

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The Bosque Cuauhtémoc (formerly known as Bosque San Pedro) is located on the corner of Aqueduct and Ventura Puente Avenue. It has a lot of trees, several quarry fountains, a beautiful Gazebo, the statue of Cuauhtemoc and many stone benches. The Natural History Museum and the Contemporary Art Museum are located within

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Tarascas Fountain & Villalongin Park in Morelia (Video)

By Liliana Elena Gonzalez

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The Tarascas Fountain & Villalongin Park are located in downtown Morelia. Villalongín Square is a beautiful garden named after the Independence hero Manuel Villalongin. He rescued his wife from the Spanish prision that used to be in the same place.

The Tarascas Fountain is located next

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Plaza Chica – Gertrudis Bocanegra in Patzcuaro (Video)

By Liliana Elena Gonzalez

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There is a plaza in Pátzcuaro named Gertrudis Bocanegra. It has a bronze statute of her in the center. That square is also known as “Plaza Chica”.

Gertrudis Bocanegra was born in April 11, 1765 in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán. Unusually for a woman of her time, Bocanegra had read the principal authors of the

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May is the Month for Fiestas Morelianas

By Liliana Elena Gonzalez

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We are celebrating the 469th anniversary of Morelia. Many activities take place this month, such as contests, conferences, artistic presentations and night festivals in downtown. These activities are called Fiestas Morelianas.

In this month the Agricultural, Cattle & Handicrafts Fair takes place. It has Craft shows, livestock, trade and industry. Spectacles of music

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Lake Zirahuen: Ecological & Exclusive Retreat Area (Video)

By Liliana Elena Gonzalez

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Lake Zirahuen is located in the central part of the state. Its surrounded by high mountains that form a small basin. The town of Zirahuen is located on a plain in the northern part, also surrounded by rough hills.

Pine forests are all around the area. Many cabins and houses have been built

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Morelia´s Tourist Attractions and Architecture (Part 1)

By Liliana Elena Gonzalez

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Aqueduct: This baroque construction has 253 arcs. It was built under the orders of Bishop Fray Antonio de San Miguel in 1785, so the city could have more access to drinkable water and the indians could have more jobs.

Fray Antonio de San Miguel Street: It was built in 1732 under the orders

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MY “GLIMPSE OF MICHOACAN” EXPERIENCE

By Liliana Elena Rodríguez

It was a very nice Sunday morning when we arrived to the hotel Fiesta Inn in Morelia. There we met a lively realtor’s group which was very excited to visit and learn about Michoacan’s culture. I knew we would get along well right away.

We started the day by going around the streets

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A Glimpse of Michoacan: real estate tour of the area surrounding Morelia.

By John Glaab

“A Glimpse of Michoacan” was an added attraction to the Annual Conference of the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professions. (AMPI).

The event was a real estate tour of the area surrounding Morelia, the capital of Michoacan. It brought together a group of Realtors®, mainly from the Texas Association of Realtors (TAR), but also

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A Glimpse of Michoacan, an area where there is much growth and potential.

By Linda Neil

Tour agenda:

DEPARTURE TIME: 8:00 a.m. Lobby, Hotel Fiesta Inn, Morelia.

We will travel ten to fifteen minutes to a home in the historic center of Morelia where we will enjoy coffee and sweet rolls.

After a brief tour of historic Morelia where we will hear about history, land values and living style. Then we will

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A Glimpse of Michoacán, the real México!

By John Glaab

On Sunday, October 11th, a group of realtors will get “ a glimpse of Michoacan.” They will come from Mexico and places outside such as Texas.

The tour has its name, since those involved will see several small villages near Morelia, Michoacan. These are places that will be most attractive for retirement of their

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