Category: Living in Michoacan

Trattoria Lupita in Patzcuaro

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Trattoria Lupita is a restaurant with a casual, family atmosphere where you can enjoy fresh, organic and artisanal gourmet food, prepared daily by the kitchen staff, while listening to soft music in the background. You can enjoy an asparagus salad, lasagna bolognese or the delicious Lupita tacos. You can also choose their exquisite meat dishes such as tampiqueña, rib eye steak, mole Lupita or the traditional chicken with enchiladas. It is worth mentioning its wide menu of fish and seafood. Trattoria Lupita is an ideal place to try a delicious…

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UANDANI, building a harmonious relationship with the environment

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By Sebi Gatica (Casa Catrina B&B)   Along with the MEXATUA team we had the opportunity to visit GIRA / UANDANI, a collective space located near Patzcuaro, Michoacán, which promotes the sustainable use of natural resources through ecotechnologies. Uandani – GIRA is an experimental and training center operated by the Interdisciplinary Group of Appropriate Rural Technology (GIRA A.C.). Its main objective is to promote ecotechnologies, renewable energy sources and agroecology as alternatives for sustainable local development. Uandani offers courses, workshops, postgraduate courses and consulting in a “learning-by-doing” environment. The exchange…

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Basilica Church in Patzcuaro

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By Liliana Elena Gonzalez The Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Salud (our Lady of Health) is the most important church in Pátzcuaro. It was built by order of the first bishop of Michoacan Don Vasco de Quiroga on top of a pre-Hispanic ceremonial center. The church served as the Cathedral until 1850, when that function was moved to Valladolid (now Morelia). This church was designated a basilica in 1924. The facade of this church has a Neoclassical appearance. The Virgin of Health, the patron saint of the region, is…

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2024 Cantoya Fest in Patzcuaro

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The 2024 edition of Cantoya Fest in Patzcuaro will take place from July 26 to July 28. It is an annual celebration that blends the vibrant traditions of Mexico with the magic of hot air paper balloons (also known as sky lanterns). This colorful festival, named after the pioneering Mexican aeronaut Juan de la Cantolla y Rico, takes place in the enchanting town of Patzcuaro, nestled in the picturesque state of Michoacan. Let’s delve into the heart of this exhilarating event. A Celebration of Culture and Creativity Every year, usually…

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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…

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Advantages of living or investing in Patzcuaro

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Patzcuaro is a Magic Town, but not only that, it is the most visited Magic Town in Michoacan. “Noche de Muertos” being the most visited time of the year, however, other dates of the year have increased its tourism enormously. In December 2019 alone, there were around 850,000 visitors, which was 100% more than the previous year. It is a city with 486 years of history. Vasco de Quiroga lived here, thanks to whom the state had a great development in education, health, commerce and quality of life in general.…

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Procession of Silence

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By Heliodoro Leon Cerna The procession of silence is a ritual with more than 55 years of tradition in Patzcuaro that is celebrated during Holy Week on Easter Saturday. It is carried out to commemorate the passion and death of Jesus Christ by an act of mourning. It is carried out by the Hooded Brotherhood of the Lord of the Third Order of the temple of St. Francis of Assisi and was born in Pátzcuaro in 1964, with Father Juan Camacho as the assigned guardian. On this first occasion some…

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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…

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Mezcalmania, a Mezcal and Gastronomy Festival

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Mezcalmanía is a festival created in 2014 that integrates different traditional Mexican beverages, such as mezcal, tequila, pulque, charanda, rum, artisan distillates and artisan beers; in addition to a variety of typical gastronomy elaborated by the “traditional cooks”. The objective of this festival is to make these traditional beverages and food known to the public who regularly do not have access to them in the same place. In addition, Mezcalmanía seeks to promote culture, responsible consumption and acceptance in different markets. This is accompanied by activities, music and folkloric dance,…

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Indigenous Film and Video Festival

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At the end of August we will be able to enjoy the 15th edition of the Indigenous Film and Video Festival in the city of Morelia, which main concern is to revalue and reaffirm the culture, traditions, cosmogony, everyday life and problems of the native people of Mexico. This festival was created in 2005 under the name of Festival de Video Indígena (Indigenous Video Festival). In addition to being based in Morelia, it is shown in different cities of the country, as well as in indigenous communities. It is dedicated…

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