By Linda Breen Pierce
When I first set eyes on the pure, crystal blue waters of Lago (lake) Zirahuén in the central highlands of Mexico, my stomach did a nose dive. How could such striking alpine beauty exist in a country known for its beaches, desserts and low lying vegetation? Lago Zirahuén, surrounded [...]
By John K. Glaab, CIPS
Michoacan is a picturesque and culturally diverse, Mexican state. It has tall pine trees and mountains to the east and a Pacific coastline, parts of which are in appearance, similar to the Big Sur coast of California. Morelia, the state capital is known for its many cultural festivals. Among [...]
Plaza de las Rosas in a pleasant evening (7.50 pm) in Morelia
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 [...]
An interesting aside: the large grounds have many olive trees that are very old, having been imported from Spain at the time the convent was built.
By Lucille Arneson
Visit to Templo de Santiago in Tupataro On our last day of the tour, after finishing our Continental breakfasts at the hotel, we found [...]
It´s hard to imagine the wonderful works in copper being created in Santa Clara without seeing them for oneself. We saw this dining set at the Dártesano store in Santa Clara del Cobre.
By Lucille Arneson
Santa Bárbara, community Project in Patzcuaro
Our first visit to a property site on day three took [...]
In our way to Zirahuén Forest and Resort, we were treated to soft drinks and marshmallows.
By Lucille Arneson
Zirahuén Forest and Resort
After a Continental breakfast at the Hotel Xandesti, we set out for our second day exploring the area, first going to the Zirahuén Forest and Resort. The only quick and [...]
We had a wonderful, tasty lunch of chicken and accompaniments served in the spacious, very inviting restaurant, which looks out on the views and countryside.
By Lucille Arneson
Mexatua Real Estate sponsored a four-day tour of properties for sale in the environs of Patzcuaro led by the owner-broker, Liliana Gonzalez.
Day 1
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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 [...]
Mexatua invited a select group of journalists who write for different magazines and newspapers about interesting topics for an English-speaking audience- foreigners living in Mexico or those planning to move in to our country. [...]
By Liliana Rodriguez
HISTORY
The City of Hummingbirds (translated from Purepecha to English) was the capital and the most important ceremonial center of the Purepecha Empire, because this place was were all the tribute was received. It was the biggest and most populated city in the whole region.
After the Spanish [...]
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