Michoacán
One of the most diverse states in the country, it is a place where
indigenous traditions are conserved at the same time that it boasts a
rich Spanish legacy. Its attractions range from the Colonial city of
Morelia, a World Heritage site, to virgin beaches such as Maruata, Nexpa
or Faro de Bucerías; and it also includes small traditional towns
around the lake in Pátzcuaro and the monarch butterfly sanctuary. In
Michoacán, people who changed the course of the country’s history were
born, like leaders from the Independence José María Morelos and Josefa
Ortíz de Domínguez, and former president Lázaro Cárdenas.
PATZCUARO
This Colonial city, which looks like a puzzle made up of red tile roofs
when seen from a mountain, is also a breeding ground for artists and
intellectuals who have found an inspiring place to settle down. At
restaurants La Surtidora or Doña Paca, which face the main plaza,
tourists and inhabitants come together eager to taste delicious coffee
and regional gastronomy. It is essential to visit La Casa de los 11
Patios (House of 11 Patios), which houses handicraft workshops, to try
sorbets sold at the Portals and to get lost among the market stalls.
SANTA FE DE LA LAGUNA
Sitting at the plaza and contemplating the local life is a pleasure:
women dressed in regional attire, parishioners walking in and out of
the Colonial church, as well as the hustle and bustle of the vegetable
and flower stalls. In this town, Vasco de Quiroga founded the first
hospital of the state, and today there are still some objects that
belonged to the famous priest which are conserved and being exhibited.
For years, there has been manufacture of pottery with glass
finishing, and the pieces are almost as beautiful as the experience of
talking to those who create them..
Following in the tradition of artisan specialty in the area of
Patzcuaro’s lake, Santa Fe de la Laguna has been traditionally devoted
to clay work. Among the famous techniques perfected by artisans in
Santa Fe are black glass-finished ceramics and polished ceramics, which
stand out beyond the professional ability because of their amazing
beauty. In spite of this preference for ceramics, you can also find
gorgeous textiles in the town and pieces from the region’s typical
attire.
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