Categoría: Path of the Spirit and the Origin

The lake isn't just viewed from the shore; you have to walk around it to understand its soul. This route is designed as a sensory crescendo: we begin with tranquility and culture, increase the intensity with the spirit of mezcal and gastronomy, and close the circle with the contemplation of the sunset on the way back.

It's a 360-degree journey around our identity, with the distilled spirit as the main protagonist.

1. The Preamble: Faces and Calm (Tócuaro and Erongarícuaro)

We left Pátzcuaro towards the west bank to prepare our senses.

– Tócuaro: A brief but striking stop to see the “wooden faces”. The masks of this town connect us with the visual tradition before moving on to the taste.

– Erongarícuaro: The perfect prelude. A walk through its quiet plaza and colonial architecture helps us slow down the pace of the city and whet our appetite for what's to come.

2. The Protagonist: Oponguio, Heart of Agave

Halfway through the journey, we reach its climax. Here, earth and fire transform the Agave Inaequidens into a drink with soul.

– La Vinata: You'll enter where mezcal is born. It's not just about drinking; it's about smelling the agave cooked in volcanic stone ovens and watching the patient dripping from the still.

– The Tasting: This is the moment of truth. You will taste the mezcal in its place of origin, understanding its smoky notes and its strong but noble character.

– The Ribera Pairing: Mezcal demands company. On the shores of the lake, the experience is completed with smoky cuisine: crispy charales (small fish), golden mojarras (fried tilapia), and handmade tortillas. Eating and drinking here, with the islands in front of you, is the highlight of the day.

3. The Return: The Living Landscape (Santa Fe, Quiroga and Tzintzuntzan)

With a relaxed body and a happy spirit, the return to Pátzcuaro is made along the eastern shore, closing the circuit.

– The Scenic Route: You no longer need to get out of the car if you don't want to; the road itself is the spectacle. You'll skirt the lake, passing by the pottery of Santa Fe de la Laguna, the vibrant life of Quiroga, and the sacred history of Tzintzuntzan.

– The Closing: Seeing the Yácatas or the lake turn orange from the window is the perfect ending before arriving to rest in Pátzcuaro.