Tzintsuntzan

Tzintsuntzan, on Lake Patzcuaro in the state of Michoacan, Mexico. Land of hummingbirds. Onomatopoeia anyone?

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History

Historical capital of at least one of the Purehpichan kingdoms whose magnificent Yacatas have been recovered despite the destruction under the Spanish conquest.

Get in

Drive over or take a bus from Patzcuaro or Quiroga.

By car

Get around

Walking works fine.

See

The Yacatas for a small charge. Visit the historic church and convent (though a home to monks) that is currently in restoration for an even smaller charge. The markets are known for fascinating cement sculptures, Christmas decorations and reed woven goods.

Do

Festivals

Night of the Dead ca November 2 is quite busy and the cemeteries (pantheons) are magnificently dressed up in marigolds and attended to by families.

Buy

Eat

Drink

Sleep

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