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Morelia Music Festival 2019

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Next month the famous Miguel Bernal Jiménez Music Festival will be held in Morelia, an international festival that has always been known for presenting great musical exponents from all over the world. This year, the festival will celebrate its 31st anniversary and will feature guest artists from Spain, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, the United States, Japan, South Africa and Colombia, as well as Mexican artists from various parts of the country. Since its creation in 1989, the goal of this festival has been to promote and expand music education. Today,…

Morelia International Film Festival

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The Morelia International Film Festival (FICM) is considered one of the most important in Latin America. It was created in 2003 with the purpose of promoting the work of Mexican filmmakers, spreading film culture in Mexico and creating a platform where the general public, national filmmakers and the international community can interact. During this 10-day event, national filmmakers compete in 4 different sections: Michoacan section, Mexican short film, Mexican feature film and Mexican documentary. In addition, there are workshops, conferences, retrospectives and premieres of films, both national and international. FICM…

Morelia World Heritage Site

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By Liliana Rodriguez Before the Spanish Conquer, the region that is now Morelia was known as Guayangareo valley and it was inhabited by a native group called the pirindas. The city was founded in 1541, but it received de name of Valladolid until 1577. In 1582, it replaced Patzcuaro as Capital of the Province of Mechoacan. During the 17th century Morelia experienced a period of growth and development; the convents of San Francisco and San Agustin were built during the first years, then the ones of El Carmen, La Merced…

Tarascas Fountain & Villalongin Park in Morelia (Video)

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By Liliana Elena Gonzalez @mexatua 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 to the Villalongín Square and it represents 3 purepecha women holding a tray filled with fruit. This has become one of the monuments that represent Morelia around the country.

Morelia the Cultural Jewel in Michoacan

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By Lucille Arneson When I decided to retire, I knew I wanted some kind of an adventure offering different prospects of activity. When in college, I studied French; it seemed a natural, as after all, I was an art major and in love with the French Impressionists! When I moved to California and encountered the Spanish Missions built by Friar Junipero Serra, I found another love; this time in Spanish! I had one of those “déjà vu” moments that made me think I’d been there before. It was a very…

Discover Sustainable Living: Welcome to Rancho el Capulin

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Rancho El Capulin is a sustainable community, where we have reserved one of the finest spots in Patzcuaro, Michoacan for you and your family. Our motivation lies in offering a high-quality lifestyle that harmonizes with nature, all while working together with you and your loved ones to protect this beautiful area. Furthermore, a key objective of ours is to cultivate a community for those who appreciate a lifestyle centered on self-sustainability and abundance. Join us to become one of our exclusive landowners and immerse yourself in the expansive lifestyle we…

Dance of the Little Old Men in Patzcuaro

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By Liliana Rogz A very traditional dance from Michoacan, Mexico: “Danza de los Viejitos”. It is often performed on main squares in Morelia, Patzcuaro and other locations around the state. The photographs of this video were taken during a performance that took place in Patzcuaro.

1937 square feet lot in downtown Patzcuaro

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Code: P655 Front: 9 meters (29.52 ft) Deep: 20 meters (65.61 ft) Area: 180 sq meters (1937 sq ft) Gated community: controlled access Underground services: electricity, internet, etc. Location: downtown City: Pátzcuaro Price: $998,000.00 pesos This is a 1937 sq ft lot with underground services. It is located in a gated development with only 21 lots, coblestone streets and parking área for visitors. The main gate has automatic opener. It is located just 3 blocks to downtown Patzcuaro where you find Plaza Vasco de Quiroga (main plaza), shops, art galeries, restaurantes, teather, library, etc.…

Ecological Cabin in 1.3 acres of land, 15 minutes from Patzcuaro

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Code: P639 Land: 1.3 acres (5200 m2) Cabin: 688 sq ft (64 m2) Well: artesian well Bathroom: earth closet Wall: Stone and barb wire Location: Rancho Chapultepec SOLD This is a 688 square feet, one level, Ecological cabin nestled on a flat land of about 1.3 acres. It is made out of wood and bricks with a wooden roof and traditional clay tiles. It has concrete floor, ironwork doors and Windows. The property has an earth closet (dry bathroom), an artesian well and it is surrounded by a stone fence…

Stylish 2-master bedrooms Home in Downtown Patzcuaro

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Code: P630 Construction: 234 m2 (2519 sq ft) Lot size: 380 m2 (4090 sq ft) Bedrooms: 2 master Bathrooms: 2.5 Fireplace: 2 modern gas fireplaces Patio: built-in gas BBQ & recirculating fountain/pond Terrace: Lake & city view Parking: 1 car Garden: Front and back Location: Downtown City: Pátzcuaro SOLD Live with all the comfort in this 2519 square feet class up house on a 4090 square feet lot in the Callejón del Sol private gated street located 2 blocks to Plaza Grande – Vasco de Quiroga and all restaurants, art…