Ubicación: Tzurumútaro

Tzurumútaro is a town that has existed since pre-Hispanic times and whose name means “grass with which ropes are made.”

Its temple has artistic works from different centuries, such as the altarpiece on the south side, which is of the Churrigueresque type.

Temple of Saint Peter the Apostle

The Temple of San Pedro Apóstol, located in the town of Tzurumútaro, near Pátzcuaro, is an architectural and cultural testimony that fuses the pre-Hispanic past, colonial evangelization and the agrarian identity of Mexico. Historical context and foundation The temple, located in Tzurumútaro, which means "grass with which…

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Agrarian Museum

In the quiet town of Tzurumútaro, near Pátzcuaro, the ancient Temple of San Pedro Apóstol holds a rich and significant history. Not only as a religious temple, but also as home to the Museo Agrarista, which has played a fundamental role in preserving the agrarian memory of the region….

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Carnaval, Toritos de Petate, Maringuías y la Fiesta antes de la Cuaresma

Carnival, Toritos de Petate, Maringuías and the Fiesta before Lent

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En Pátzcuaro, el Carnaval no es un desfile de carros alegóricos al estilo brasileño o caribeño. Aquí, la fiesta tiene una identidad profundamente indígena y satírica, herencia directa de la evangelización del siglo XVI. Se celebra durante los tres días previos al Miércoles de Ceniza (usualmente febrero), convirtiendo las calles…

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Feast of the Souls or Night of the Dead

from October 29 to November 2

A Tradition That Defies Time The Day of the Dead is Mexico's most cherished commemoration, but in Michoacán it is, above all, a solemn manifestation of profound veneration. This tradition is not just a celebration: it is the result of a complex tapestry that weaves together funerary rituals…

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